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Biography, Helen Thomas: The First Lady of the Press
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in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 47 mins
A biographical sketch of the life of Helen Thomas and how she came to be known as 'the first lady of the press.'
in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 47 mins
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Biography, Pat Nixon, Behind The Smile
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produced by Eileen M. Lucas and Maura Minsky, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1999), 42 mins
A biographical sketch of Pat Nixon, the wife of U.S. President Richard Nixon, detailing her life as First Lady, her political interests, and her struggle to recover from a stroke that left her half paralyzed.
produced by Eileen M. Lucas and Maura Minsky, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1999), 42 mins
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Declassified, 8, Viet Cong
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produced by Susan Shearer, in Declassified, 8 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008), 39 mins
The battle for the place that came to be known as Hamburger Hill was perhaps the classic conflict of the Vietnam War. Piecing together newly disclosed stories, we learn how American commanders made the mistake of fighting this battle as they fought WWII.
produced by Susan Shearer, in Declassified, 8 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008), 39 mins
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The Democratic Promise: Saul Alinsky and His Legacy
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directed by Bruce Orenstein, fl. 1999 and Bob Hercules; produced by Bob Hercules and Bruce Orenstein, fl. 1999 (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1999), 56 mins
This exceptional and compelling documentary, narrated by Alec Baldwin, examines the life and legacy of legendary community organizer Saul Alinsky. From the late 1930s until his death in 1972, Alinsky led the movement to empower disenfranchised communities through collective action. Today, hundreds of community org...
directed by Bruce Orenstein, fl. 1999 and Bob Hercules; produced by Bob Hercules and Bruce Orenstein, fl. 1999 (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1999), 56 mins
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The Fidel Castro Tapes
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directed by Tom Jennings, 1961-; produced by Liza Maddrey, fl. 2005-2014, 1895 Films (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2014), 55 mins
In 1959, Fidel Castro rose to power in Cuba. He has been one of the most controversial figures in the world ever since. This is the story of the Cuban dictator's turbulent career, told in part through media reports, rare images and recordings.
directed by Tom Jennings, 1961-; produced by Liza Maddrey, fl. 2005-2014, 1895 Films (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2014), 55 mins
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Illinois History, An Overview, 11, Modern Day Illinois
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directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 11 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 27 mins
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features a modern-day Illinois.
directed by James A. Edstrom; produced by James A. Edstrom, in Illinois History, An Overview, 11 (Privately Published, 2009, originally published 1971), 27 mins
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Modern Marvels, Season 10, Episode 44, Presidential Movers
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produced by Matthew P. Hickey, fl. 2001, in Modern Marvels, Season 10, Episode 44 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2004), 44 mins
From Air Force 1 to the world's most secure limo, hop a ride with the vehicles that shuttle the Chief Executive across the country and around the world. There's style, and then there's executive style. And way beyond that is Chief Executive style. From horse and carriage trips to overnight flights on Air Force 1...
produced by Matthew P. Hickey, fl. 2001, in Modern Marvels, Season 10, Episode 44 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2004), 44 mins
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The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents, Episode 7, Hail to the Chief 1945-1964
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produced by Karga Seven Pictures, in The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents, Episode 7 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2012), 44 mins

"The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents" offers a fresh perspective on how the Oval Office has evolved over the past 200 years through stories about the 43 men who have served as commander-in-chief and the ebbs and flows of presidential power and responsibilities.

In 1945, at the end of a devastating global war, Ame...

produced by Karga Seven Pictures, in The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents, Episode 7 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2012), 44 mins
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