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Biography, Joseph Kennedy, Sr.: Father of An American Dynasty
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produced by Edward Mallory, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 40 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 Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 40 mins
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Images of America, John F. Kennedy's North Carolina Campaign
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in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 128 page(s),
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On September 17, 1960, Sen. John F. Kennedy, the Democratic nominee for president, flew to Greenville for a campaign rally on the campus of East Carolina College. Kennedy’s ECC rally was part of a marathon daylong blitz that continued statewide through Greensboro and Charlotte. The campaign intended to go as far...
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
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Images of America, Langley
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in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
The town of Langley, tagged “Village by the Sea,” is perched on a low bluff near the southern end of Whidbey Island in Puget Sound. Town founder Jacob Anthes first purchased land here at age 15, helped plat the town in 1891, and built a wharf. As new families arrived, First Street filled with businesses and ho...
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
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Images of America, Logan County
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in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2006), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
As one of Kentucky's oldest counties, Logan County has a colorful history. Residents found religion at the Red River Meeting House during the Second Great Awakening. However, the land once known as Rogue's Harbor has been wrought with lawlessness. Visitors to the county today can tour the bank in the county seat o...
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2006), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
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Making of America, Harnett County: A History
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in Making of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2002), 160 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Marked by the diversity of its land and the resilience of its people, Harnett County boasts a rich history characterized by military battles and local politics, notable figures and prominent industries, and the commitment of its people to improve their communities for future generations. From the steep hills and s...
in Making of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2002), 160 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, Episode 4, The Storm (1920-1933)
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produced by Pam Tubridy Baucom, fl. 1994-2009, Ken Burns, 1953- and Paul Barnes, 1951-, WETA Productions and Florentine Films, in The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2014), 1 hour 55 mins
Witness Ken Burns’s coverage of FDR’s battle with polio and his response to the Great Depression.
produced by Pam Tubridy Baucom, fl. 1994-2009, Ken Burns, 1953- and Paul Barnes, 1951-, WETA Productions and Florentine Films, in The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2014), 1 hour 55 mins
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Untold: America Explained, Episode 142, Wartime Elections
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in Untold: America Explained, Episode 142 (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2021), 2 mins
Benjamin Franklin famously wrote: "Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." But he forgot one thing‚ Presidential elections!
in Untold: America Explained, Episode 142 (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2021), 2 mins
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