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Loc: Today in History: December 20: First American Cotton Mill

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Library of Congress site gives a brief history and photo of the water-powered cotton mill that was built by Samuel Slater with links to related material for more in-depth study. Also, links to information about other historical events.

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cotton mill, american industrial revolution, american memory: today in history: december 20: first american cotton mill, samuel slater, u.s. textile industry, pawtucket, rhode island
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