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The Story of Tom Thumb and P.T. Barnum
28:05 - 31:36 (03:31)
Barnum collaborated with Tom Thumb's father to make money out of the boy's unusual height, and despite his reputation for managing money, he fell on hard times due to bad investments.
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This podcast explores the history of Tom Thumb, the world's first international celebrity created by P.T.
28:05 - 30:13 (02:08)
P.T. Barnum
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This podcast explores the history of Tom Thumb, the world's first international celebrity created by P.T. Barnum. From his collaboration with the kid's dad to his performance in front of Abraham Lincoln and Mrs. Lincoln, Tom Thumb's fame was a phenomenon of the 19th century.
ChapterThe Story of Tom Thumb and P.T. Barnum
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This podcast covers the story of Charles Stratton aka Tom Thumb and his collaboration with PT Barnum.
30:13 - 31:36 (01:22)
Tom Thumb, PT Barnum
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This podcast covers the story of Charles Stratton aka Tom Thumb and his collaboration with PT Barnum. It also discusses Barnum's bad investments that led him to financial struggles and how Tom Thumb once bailed him out.