The Poison Squad
Season 32 Episode 2 | 1h 51m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
'The Poison Squad' tells the story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley.
'The Poison Squad' tells the story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley who, determined to banish these dangerous substances from dinner tables, took on the powerful food manufacturers and their allies.
Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Carlisle Companies. Major funding by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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The Poison Squad
Season 32 Episode 2 | 1h 51m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
'The Poison Squad' tells the story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley who, determined to banish these dangerous substances from dinner tables, took on the powerful food manufacturers and their allies.
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Dr. Harvey Wiley: Father of Pure Food
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