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60 Minutes, Rooney: The Presidents
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produced by Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2005), 3 mins
Andy Rooney discusses presidents.
produced by Columbia Broadcasting System, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2005), 3 mins
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America in the 20th Century, 6, The Great Depression
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produced by Media Rich Communications, in America in the 20th Century, 6 (Chesterton, IN: Media Rich Learning, 2004), 27 mins
It was called “Black Tuesday” - the day the bottom fell out of the stock market ushering in the Great Depression. Soon, soup kitchens and breadlines replaced the flappers and speakeasies of the Roaring Twenties. A new president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, provided hope and leadership in the country's darkest hour.
produced by Media Rich Communications, in America in the 20th Century, 6 (Chesterton, IN: Media Rich Learning, 2004), 27 mins
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America in the 20th Century, 78, World War II
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produced by Media Rich Communications, in America in the 20th Century, 78 (Chesterton, IN: Media Rich Learning, 2004), 1 hour 7 mins
While the United States chose a course of isolationism in the aftermath of World War I, escalating aggression in Europe and Asia threatened world stability. With the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States was thrust into a conflict that would span the globe and trigger political, social and military re...
produced by Media Rich Communications, in America in the 20th Century, 78 (Chesterton, IN: Media Rich Learning, 2004), 1 hour 7 mins
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America in the 20th Century, World War II: The World At War
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in America in the 20th Century (Chesterton, IN: Media Rich Learning, 2019), 37 mins
“The World at War” begins with the Japanese attack on the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7, 1941. From there, viewers follow the United States through its mobilization for war and into the battles of Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific. The voices and images of the major players of Wor...
in America in the 20th Century (Chesterton, IN: Media Rich Learning, 2019), 37 mins
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American Experience, Episode 6, Grand Coulee Dam
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directed by Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017; produced by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989 and Amanda Pollak, fl. 1992-2017, in American Experience, Episode 6 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2012), 1 hour 23 mins
At once this is a story of an astonishing engineering achievement, and a cautionary tale about arrogance, our relationship to the natural world, and the price of progress.
directed by Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017; produced by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989 and Amanda Pollak, fl. 1992-2017, in American Experience, Episode 6 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2012), 1 hour 23 mins
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Biography, Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit
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directed by Harry Rasky, 1928-2007; produced by Harry Rasky, 1928-2007, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005, originally published 1994), 47 mins
She is one of the 20th century's most respected and admired figures; a humanitarian who transformed the role of women in society-and in the White House. Eleanor Roosevelt was the architect behind the now well-established tradition of the First Lady activist. A pioneer among presidents' wives she formed her own sta...
directed by Harry Rasky, 1928-2007; produced by Harry Rasky, 1928-2007, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005, originally published 1994), 47 mins
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Discussion of Joseph Kennedy's Support of Franklin Roosevelt and Work as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, 1934-1935
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produced by Edward Mallory; in Joseph Kennedy, Sr.: Father of An American Dynasty, Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 5 mins
Rare footage and interviews with his descendants including grandson Joseph P. Kennedy highlight this profile of the father of America's foremost political dynasty. His parents were determined that he rise above the level of the "saloon-keeping" Irish. He succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Joseph Kennedy, Sr.'s...
produced by Edward Mallory; in Joseph Kennedy, Sr.: Father of An American Dynasty, Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 5 mins
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Biography, FDR: The War Years
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directed by John Alan Kane; produced by Caleb B. Stratton, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 45 mins
Part of the Biography television series from A&E, this documentary reviews the career and personal life of New Deal PresidentFranklin D. Roosevelt. Admitted to the New York bar in 1907, he served as a progressive state senator and assistant navy secretary before running unsuccessfully as vice-president on the 1920...
directed by John Alan Kane; produced by Caleb B. Stratton, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 45 mins
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Biography, General George C. Marshall: Soldier and Statesman
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produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005 and Sammy Jackson, fl. 1985, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 38 mins
This is the epic story of the monumental soldier and statesman who-perhaps more than anybody else-shaped the world we live in today. He is the only career soldier ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize. His military genius led the Allies to victory in World War II, and his far-flung vision helped engineer the peace tha...
produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005 and Sammy Jackson, fl. 1985, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 38 mins
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Discussion of Dwight D. Eisenhower as Supreme Commander of the Allied Invasion of France, 1944
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directed by Darryl Rehr; produced by Darryl Rehr; in Dwight D. Eisenhower: Commander-In-Chief, Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2004), 7 mins
This edition of Biography, the long running documentary series from A&E, explores the life of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. From 1935-39 Eisenhower was an assistant to Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines. As World War II progressed, he continued to rise in rank and responsibilities and was assi...
directed by Darryl Rehr; produced by Darryl Rehr; in Dwight D. Eisenhower: Commander-In-Chief, Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2004), 7 mins
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