The Colbert Report
David McCullough
Season 7 E 89 • 07/13/2011

David McCullough explains why 19th century Americans moved to Paris rather than stay in the states and appreciate American mayonnaise.

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David McCullough explains why 19th century Americans moved to Paris rather than stay in the states and appreciate American mayonnaise.
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