Episode 69

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featuring Charles Francis Jenkins

Dig Deeper: Charles Francis Jenkins

One segment from every episode of The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation features The Henry Ford's own experts, artifacts, and experiences.
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Browse artifacts related to Charles Francis Jenkins in our digital collections

Learn about Jenkins' facsimile system for transmitting weather maps to ships at sea

Read up on Jenkins' attempts to “listen to Mars”

Discover sheet music that documents the rise of "Mars Fever"

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