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1421: the Year China Discovered America
directed by David Wallace; produced by Clive Syddall, fl. 1989 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2004, originally published 2004), 1 hour 54 mins
This documentary examines the theories outlined by Gavin Menzies in his best-selling book. An amateur historian and former submarine commander in the British Navy, Menzies poses an argument that could change the way we perceive global history forever -- that Chinese admirals discovered America and Chinese junks fi...
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directed by David Wallace; produced by Clive Syddall, fl. 1989 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2004, originally published 2004), 1 hour 54 mins
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This documentary examines the theories outlined by Gavin Menzies in his best-selling book. An amateur historian and former submarine commander in the British Navy, Menzies poses an argument that could change the way we perceive global history forever -- that Chinese admirals discovered America and Chinese junks first circled the earth.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Clive Syddall, fl. 1989, Larry Belling
Author / Creator
David Wallace
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Speaker / Narrator
Larry Belling
Person Discussed
Christopher Columbus, 1451-1506, Giovanni da Verrazzano, 1485-1528, Zheng He, 1371-1435
Topic / Theme
Astronomy, Exploration, Genetics, Imperialism, International trade, Maps, Maritime commerce, Monsoons, Navy ships, Ships' logs, Wild animals, Columbus's First Voyage to America, 1492-1493, Imperialism and Colonialism, Science and Technology, Trade and Commerce, World History, Early Modern Period (1450–1750), Post-Classical Period (500–1450)
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Copyright © 2004 by Penguin TV
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Congressional Records - U.S.-Mexico Border
written by United States. Congress. House, in Congressional Record, June 26, 2013, pp. H4068-H4074 (U. S. Government Printing Office, 2013), 2 page(s)
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written by United States. Congress. House, in Congressional Record, June 26, 2013, pp. H4068-H4074 (U. S. Government Printing Office, 2013), 2 page(s)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Congress. House
Date Published / Released
26 June 2013, 2013
Topic / Theme
Mexico and the United States Border, Crime, International relations, Public safety, Economic conditions, Immigration and emigration, International trade, Politics & Policy, Mexicans, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Cuba Trade Embargo
written by United States. Congress. Senate, in Congressional Record, December 6, 2012, pp. S7680-S7681 (U. S. Government Printing Office, 2012), 2 page(s)
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written by United States. Congress. Senate, in Congressional Record, December 6, 2012, pp. S7680-S7681 (U. S. Government Printing Office, 2012), 2 page(s)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Congress. Senate
Date Published / Released
06 December 2012, 2012
Topic / Theme
Cuba and the United States Border, International relations, Embargoes, International trade, Politics & Policy, Cubans, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Cyprus' Membership to the European Union
written by United States. Congress. Senate, in Congressional Record, November 20, 2002, p. S11714 (U. S. Government Printing Office, 2002), 1 page(s)
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written by United States. Congress. Senate, in Congressional Record, November 20, 2002, p. S11714 (U. S. Government Printing Office, 2002), 1 page(s)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Congress. Senate
Date Published / Released
20 November 2002, 2002
Topic / Theme
EU and its Borders, Internal and External, International trade, International relations, Politics & Policy, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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Enlargement of the European Union
written by United States. Congress. Senate, in Congressional Record, July 16, 1997, S7619 (U. S. Government Printing Office, 1997), 1 page(s)
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written by United States. Congress. Senate, in Congressional Record, July 16, 1997, S7619 (U. S. Government Printing Office, 1997), 1 page(s)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Congress. Senate
Date Published / Released
16 June 1997, 1997
Topic / Theme
EU and its Borders, Internal and External, International trade, International relations, Politics & Policy, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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European Union Should Approve a Customs Union with Turkey
written by United States. Congress. House, in Congressional Record, November 20, 1995, p. E2227 (U. S. Government Printing Office, 1995), 1 page(s)
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written by United States. Congress. House, in Congressional Record, November 20, 1995, p. E2227 (U. S. Government Printing Office, 1995), 1 page(s)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Congress. House
Date Published / Released
20 November 1995, 1995
Topic / Theme
EU and its Borders, Internal and External, International trade, International relations, Politics & Policy, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Federal Cochairman's Report on the Consultative Mechanism/Border Working Group Meeting in Washington, D. C., April 24-25, 1979
written by United States. Department of State. U.S.-Mexico Binational Commission, in Southwest Border Regional Commission Meeting Proceedings, 1978-1980 (RG40), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (04 June 1979), Records of the Department of Commerce, Office of Regional Economic Coordination, Southwest Border Regional Commission, Subject Files 1978-1980, Presidential Review Memorandum no. 41: Border Cooperation , 5 page(s)
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written by United States. Department of State. U.S.-Mexico Binational Commission, in Southwest Border Regional Commission Meeting Proceedings, 1978-1980 (RG40), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (04 June 1979), Records of the Department of Commerce, Office of Regional Economic Coordination, Southwest Border Regional Commission, Subject Files 1978-1980, Presidential Review Memorandum no. 41: Border Cooperation , 5 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
04 June 1979, 1979
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Department of State. U.S.-Mexico Binational Commission
Topic / Theme
Mexico and the United States Border, Education, International relations, Environmental policy, International trade, Diplomacy, Law, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Folder Cover and Partial Report - Issue J [SBRC Area of AZ] re: U.S. and Mexico National Policy, Trade Regulation, and Border Facilities Dev...
in General Records of the Department of Commerce, 1898 - 2000 (RG40). Southwest Border Regional Commission Meeting Proceedings, 1978 - 1980 (P 12), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (1979), Box 1, Background/Issue Papers for Meeting with Mexican Governors , 4 page(s)
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in General Records of the Department of Commerce, 1898 - 2000 (RG40). Southwest Border Regional Commission Meeting Proceedings, 1978 - 1980 (P 12), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (1979), Box 1, Background/Issue Papers for Meeting with Mexican Governors , 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1979
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Topic / Theme
Mexico and the United States Border, Economic development, International trade, International relations, Politics & Policy, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Joint Commission for the United States-Mexico Border Region Resolution
written by United States. Congress. House, in United States Congress, 103d Congress, 1st Session, H. Con. Res. 46, February 18, 1993 (U. S. Government Printing Office, 1993), 10 page(s)
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written by United States. Congress. House, in United States Congress, 103d Congress, 1st Session, H. Con. Res. 46, February 18, 1993 (U. S. Government Printing Office, 1993), 10 page(s)
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Law/Legislation
Author / Creator
United States. Congress. House
Date Published / Released
18 February 1993, 1993
Topic / Theme
Mexico and the United States Border, Political boundaries, Environment, Public health, Special commissions, International trade, Passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement, January 1, 1994, Medicine, Diplomacy, Politics & Policy, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Memo from Robert M. Sayre to Mr. Woodward re: U.S. Policy on Mexico's Border Program, December 7, 1961
written by Robert M. Sayre, 1924-2016, in General Records of the Department of State, 1763 - 2002 (RG59). Records Relating to Mexico, 1944 - 1975 (P 2), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (1961), Box 9, 340 Border Matters [1961] , 2 page(s)
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written by Robert M. Sayre, 1924-2016, in General Records of the Department of State, 1763 - 2002 (RG59). Records Relating to Mexico, 1944 - 1975 (P 2), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (1961), Box 9, 340 Border Matters [1961] , 2 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1961
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
Robert M. Sayre, 1924-2016
Topic / Theme
Mexico and the United States Border, Economic development, Government policy, International trade, Politics & Policy, Economics, Mexicans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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