Video
Write Out 2021
Transcript
Hello, I'm Ranger Pearl from Springfield Armory National Historic Site. Springfield Armory was the Nation's First Federal Armory established in 1794! In addition to producing militaryfirearms, we were a site of major technological innovation, including the Blanchard Lathe which sits behind me. The Blanchard lathe revolutionized the development of firearms, allowed for faster production, and was developed by Thomas Blanchard in 1822. If you have ever gotten a key duplicated, owned a pair of leather shoes, or swung a tool with a wooden handle, it is likely that your item was made using a modern form of the Blanchard Lathe.
For today's writing prompt, we would like you to think about an invention that changed the course of history and describe why it is so important.
Description
Springfield Armory, aside from manufacturing firearms was a site of major technological innovations that had national implications. Learn about the Blanchard Lathe with Ranger Pearl and complete the writing prompt at the end! #writeout
Duration
1 minute, 13 seconds
Credit
NPS Video/Dani Beekman
Date Created
08/27/2021
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