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Noah Webster, the man who shaped American language

Broadcast: Midmorning, 04/19/2011, 10:06 a.m.

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Noah Webster might be known best for his dictionary, but a new biography details the key policy role that Webster played in the early days of the nation and the establishment of America's cultural independence.

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  • Joshua Kendall: Journalist and author. His newest book is "The Forgotten Founding Father."

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