"The First Cotton Gin," an engraving from Harper's Magazine, 1869. This carving depicts a roller gin being used by African slaves, which preceded Eli Whitney's invention

A machine designed to solve a problem in agriculture helped drive economic growth, expand cotton cultivation, and deepen one of the most troubling institutions in American history.

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March 14th-Potato Chips, Albert Einstein, Disco Duck, Billy Crystal, Tetris, Hanson, Quincy Jones National Potato Chip day.  Entertainment from 1961.  Boston bans Quakers, Cottin Gin invented, Bill Clinton blows out his knee.  Todays Birthdays - Albert Einstein, Michael Caine, Quincy Jones, Michael Martin Murphy, Billy Crystal, Rick Dees, Alexy Pajitnov, Grace Park, Chris Klein, Taylor Hanson.  Stephen Hawking died. Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran  https://diannacorcoran.com/ Potato Chips - Slim Gaillard Pony Time - Chubby Checker Don't worry - Marty Robbins Birthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/ What's forever for - Michael Martin Murphy Disco Duck - Rick Dees MMMBop - Hanson Exit - Mr. Wrong - Christie Lamb   https://www.christielamb.com/

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Kimberley cotton growers produce record-breaking crop From farm to fabric, West Australian cotton growers are finally able to grow, process and export record amounts of cotton locally.

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Photos of an old cotton gin in Vincent Alabama back in May 2024. #Alabama #Vincent #cottongin

Photos of an old cotton gin in Vincent Alabama back in May 2024. #Alabama #Vincent #cottongin

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