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April 11, 2011

Ken Burns’ “The Vowels”

A Documentary

(And mid-day open thread/respite from DOOM)

Includes multiple quotes from “Stuff Jefferson Said,” annotated 3rd printing from 1924, leather-bound edition with limited-print dust jacket. And startling information about Abigail Adams you were probably unaware of. Video is SFW but headphone use is highly recommended.

Part One of “The Vowels:”

Part Two below the fold…


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