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Listen to That's History 4/24/12

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Government funding has fueled technological and industrial advances such as the creation of the railroad and ENIAC, the world's first supercomputer, which was developed in Philadelphia. As "Philly Tech Week" events occur throughout the city, That's History takes a look at how politics and government relate to technological advancement.

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Government and civics
Industry
Science and Medicine
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