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P T Barnum
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P.T. Barnum
Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) is most often associated with the circus sideshow
and the display of freaks. While this is true, he is also the founding father behind one of
Americas most famous circuses: Barnum & Bailey Circus. ... An accomplished showman and entrepreneur,
Barnum was famous for bringing both high and low culture to all of America. ...
Barnum produced enough entertainment to earn the title "master showman" quite a few
times over. ... Barnum paid $1,000 for the services of
Joice Heth, a woman who claimed to be 161 years old and the nurse of George Washington.
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Title: P T Barnum
Words: 397 Rating: None Pages: 1.6 submitted by: juskushner
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