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Discussion of California Statehood and Its Effects on "Californios" Already Living There, 1850
produced by Michael Ehrenzweig, fl. 1974-2015; in Gold Rush, 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America, 6 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 3 mins
When gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill, California, in 1848, some 300,000 people from the rest of the United States and abroad flooded the region to try to strike it rich. Using re-creations, archival photos, and interviews with noted historians, this program examines the quest for wealth as well as the far-rea...
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produced by Michael Ehrenzweig, fl. 1974-2015; in Gold Rush, 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America, 6 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 3 mins
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When gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill, California, in 1848, some 300,000 people from the rest of the United States and abroad flooded the region to try to strike it rich. Using re-creations, archival photos, and interviews with noted historians, this program examines the quest for wealth as well as the far-reaching impact the Gold Rush had on the nation's economic, geographic, and psychic landscape.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Michael Ehrenzweig, fl. 1974-2015
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America
Topic / Theme
Admission of states to U.S., Local populations, California Gold Rush, 1849, American History, Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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Economic Conditions in Rural Massachusetts Following the American Revolution, and the Seeds of Shays' Rebellion, 1786
in Shays' Rebellion, 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America, 10 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 5 mins
An armed uprising shortly after the American Revolutionary War sparks the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America
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in Shays' Rebellion, 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America, 10 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2006), 5 mins
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An armed uprising shortly after the American Revolutionary War sparks the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America
Person Discussed
Samuel Adams, 1722-1803
Topic / Theme
Agrarian economy, Debt, Economic conditions, Postwar reconstruction, Shays's Rebellion, 1787, American History, Revolutionary Era (1765–1789), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
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10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 2, Episode 1, Presidential Assassinations
directed by Stuart Chait, 1980-; presented by Henry Rollins, 1961-; produced by Asylum Entertainment, in 10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 2, Episode 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2013), 44 mins
In "10 Things You Don't Know About", punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a m...
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directed by Stuart Chait, 1980-; presented by Henry Rollins, 1961-; produced by Asylum Entertainment, in 10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 2, Episode 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2013), 44 mins
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In "10 Things You Don't Know About", punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a mission to discover the info every casual history fan needs to know.
Four American Presidents have lost their lives to some of the most...
In "10 Things You Don't Know About", punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a mission to discover the info every casual history fan needs to know.
Four American Presidents have lost their lives to some of the most notorious madmen in all of history. But Henry Rollins is discovering that there are some strange and wild tales of assassination that you just don't know about. Whether it's failed attempts and medical oddities, or brain-busting conspiracies and savage gun battles, Henry has his crosshairs trained on the most shocking facts surrounding presidential assassins.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Asylum Entertainment
Author / Creator
Stuart Chait, 1980-, Henry Rollins, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
10 Things You Don't Know About
Person Discussed
Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, James A. Garfield, 1831-1881, Robert Todd Lincoln, 1843-1926, Andrew Jackson, 1767-1845
Topic / Theme
Conspiracies, Assassination plots and attempts, Assassinations, Presidents, Ronald Reagan, Assassination Attempt by John Hinckley, March 30, 1981, James Garfield Shot, July 2, 1881, Abraham Lincoln, Assassination, Washington, DC, April 14, 1865, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), Civil War (1860–1865), The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913)...
Conspiracies, Assassination plots and attempts, Assassinations, Presidents, Ronald Reagan, Assassination Attempt by John Hinckley, March 30, 1981, James Garfield Shot, July 2, 1881, Abraham Lincoln, Assassination, Washington, DC, April 14, 1865, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), Civil War (1860–1865), The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), The Sixties (1960–1974)
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10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 3, Episode 5, The American Revolution
presented by Henry Rollins, 1961-; produced by Henry Rollins, 1961- and Mary Courtney, fl. 2004-2016, Asylum Entertainment, in 10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 3, Episode 5 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2014), 43 mins
In "10 Things You Don't Know About", punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a m...
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presented by Henry Rollins, 1961-; produced by Henry Rollins, 1961- and Mary Courtney, fl. 2004-2016, Asylum Entertainment, in 10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 3, Episode 5 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2014), 43 mins
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In "10 Things You Don't Know About", punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a mission to discover the info every casual history fan needs to know. The American Revolution is History 101. We all know how the Thirtee...
In "10 Things You Don't Know About", punk rock icon Henry Rollins uncovers crazy twists and tidbits behind the historical tales, figures, and places you only thought you knew. Whether he's analyzing centuries-old documents at the National Archives or exploring the inside of a dead gangster's speakeasy, he's on a mission to discover the info every casual history fan needs to know. The American Revolution is History 101. We all know how the Thirteen Colonies broke from the British Empire and formed the U.S. of A., but this bloody conflict brims with incredible accounts that will blow your mind.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Henry Rollins, 1961-, Mary Courtney, fl. 2004-2016, Asylum Entertainment
Author / Creator
Henry Rollins, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
10 Things You Don't Know About
Person Discussed
George Washington, 1732-1799, James Armistead, 1760-1830, Benedict Arnold, 1741-1801, Peggy Shippen, Sybil Ludington, 1761-1839
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, Liberty, Revolutions, Political events, American Revolution, 1775-1783, Boston Tea Party, MA, December 16, 1773, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, Revolutionary Era (1765–1789)
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60 Minutes, Bombing Vieques
produced by Bill Owens, fl. 2004-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2000), 13 mins
Vieques is the only place the Navy's Atlantic fleet launches full combat training with live ammunition. But after a tragic accident, the people of Puerto Rico have demanded an end to that training. Some have even stood as human shields on the target range. Scott Pelley reports.
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produced by Bill Owens, fl. 2004-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2000), 13 mins
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Vieques is the only place the Navy's Atlantic fleet launches full combat training with live ammunition. But after a tragic accident, the people of Puerto Rico have demanded an end to that training. Some have even stood as human shields on the target range. Scott Pelley reports.
Date Written / Recorded
1999-10-18
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Bill Owens, fl. 2004-2015, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Scott Pelley, 1957-
Date Published / Released
1999-10-18, 2000-08
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Tony Ludovici, fl. 1999, Rubén Berríos, 1939-, James Barton, fl. 1999, Rick Stauber, fl. 1999, William J. Fallon, 1944-, Pedro Rosselló, 1944-
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, Accidental deaths, Military explosives, Bombings, Military training, War and Violence
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60 Minutes, Catalog Of Killers
produced by Joel Bernstein, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Vicki Mabrey, 1956-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2000), 14 mins
Benetton, the Italian clothing manufacturer, has generated controversy over the manner in which it has objected to the dealth penalty in the United States. Vicki Mabrey reports.
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produced by Joel Bernstein, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Vicki Mabrey, 1956-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2000), 14 mins
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Benetton, the Italian clothing manufacturer, has generated controversy over the manner in which it has objected to the dealth penalty in the United States. Vicki Mabrey reports.
Date Written / Recorded
2000-05-30
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Joel Bernstein, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Vicki Mabrey, 1956-
Date Published / Released
2000-05-30
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Jerry Della Femina, 1936-, Luciano Benetton, John Peebles, fl. 2000, Oliviero Toscani, 1942-, William Quentin Jones
Topic / Theme
Prisoners, Prisons, Political demonstrations, Fashion, Executions, Capital punishment, Political and Social Movements
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60 Minutes, Tiananmen Papers
produced by Robert G. Anderson, fl. 2000, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Mike Wallace, 1918-2012, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2001), 12 mins
January 7, 2001 - Mike Wallace reports on transcripts, kept secret for 11 years before being smuggled out of Beijing, which reveal internal dissent at the highest levels of the Chinese government during the 1989 student uprisings in Tiananmen Square.
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produced by Robert G. Anderson, fl. 2000, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Mike Wallace, 1918-2012, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2001), 12 mins
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January 7, 2001 - Mike Wallace reports on transcripts, kept secret for 11 years before being smuggled out of Beijing, which reveal internal dissent at the highest levels of the Chinese government during the 1989 student uprisings in Tiananmen Square.
Date Written / Recorded
2001-01-07
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Robert G. Anderson, fl. 2000, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Date Published / Released
2001-01-07
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
James R. Lilley, 1928-2009, Andrew J. Nathan, 1943-, Peng Li, 1928-, Deng Xiaoping, 1904-1997, Zemin Jiang, 1926-, Ziyang Zhao, 1919-2005, Dan Rather, 1931-, Richard Roth, 1949-
Topic / Theme
Soldiers, Political demonstrations, Chinese people, Government, Student activism and activists, Tiananmen Square Massacre, Beijing, China, April-June 1989, Political and Social Movements, Chinese, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
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60 Minutes, The Day Reagan Was Shot
produced by Margaret Ebrahim, fl. 2011-2014, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2001), 11 mins
No one could be sure exactly what happened in the situation room when Ronald Reagan was shot until now, thanks to a series of audiotapes that were locked away for two decades. Scott Pelley reports on what Americans didn’t know about the afternoon of March 30, 1981.
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produced by Margaret Ebrahim, fl. 2011-2014, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Scott Pelley, 1957-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2001), 11 mins
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No one could be sure exactly what happened in the situation room when Ronald Reagan was shot until now, thanks to a series of audiotapes that were locked away for two decades. Scott Pelley reports on what Americans didn’t know about the afternoon of March 30, 1981.
Date Written / Recorded
2001-04-23
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Margaret Ebrahim, fl. 2011-2014, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Scott Pelley, 1957-
Date Published / Released
2001-04-23
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Richard V. Allen, 1936-, Alexander Haig, 1924-2010, Edwin Meese, 1931-, Caspar Weinberger, 1917-2006, John Hinckley, Jr., 1955-, Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004, George H. W. Bush, 1924-2018
Topic / Theme
Audio recordings, Government, Assassination plots and attempts, Presidents, Shootings, Political and Social Movements
Copyright Message
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60 Minutes, The Conquered Capital
produced by Mary Mapes, fl. 2003, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Dan Rather, 1931-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2001), 11 mins
Crumpled planes, crushed buildings, runways turned to rubble: This is what a losing air force looks like. And battered Baghram Air Base offered a glimpse inside the new Afghanistan. Dan Rather reports.
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produced by Mary Mapes, fl. 2003, Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Dan Rather, 1931-, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2001), 11 mins
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Crumpled planes, crushed buildings, runways turned to rubble: This is what a losing air force looks like. And battered Baghram Air Base offered a glimpse inside the new Afghanistan. Dan Rather reports.
Date Written / Recorded
2001-12-05
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Mary Mapes, fl. 2003, Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Dan Rather, 1931-
Date Published / Released
2001-12-05
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Rafi Khetab, fl. 2001, Amid Zai, fl. 2001
Topic / Theme
Afghan people, Postwar reconstruction, Taliban Rule, Afghanistan, 1994-2001, War and Violence, Afghans
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60 Minutes, Hit Squads (Israel)
produced by Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Bob Simon, 1941-2015, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2001), 13 mins
Israel responds to Palestinian terrorism through 'initiated action,' which sometimes means arrests, but often leads to assassinations. Bob Simon reports.
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produced by Columbia Broadcasting System; interview by Bob Simon, 1941-2015, in 60 Minutes (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System, 2001), 13 mins
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Israel responds to Palestinian terrorism through 'initiated action,' which sometimes means arrests, but often leads to assassinations. Bob Simon reports.
Date Written / Recorded
2001
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Columbia Broadcasting System
Author / Creator
Bob Simon, 1941-2015
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System
Series
60 Minutes
Person Discussed
Yehudit Harel, fl. 2001, Giora Eiland, 1952-
Topic / Theme
Political corruption, Crime, Terrorism, Politics, Assassination plots and attempts, War, War and Violence, Political and Social Movements
Copyright Message
© 2001 CBS News
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