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Declassified, 8, Viet Cong
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.
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produced by Susan Shearer, in Declassified, 8 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008), 39 mins
Description
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.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Susan Shearer, John J. Flynn, 1962-
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Declassified
Speaker / Narrator
John J. Flynn, 1962-
Person Discussed
Ho Chi Minh, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Armies, Battles, Military engineering, Military intelligence, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
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The Fidel Castro Tapes
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.
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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
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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.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Liza Maddrey, fl. 2005-2014, 1895 Films, Phil Crowley
Author / Creator
Tom Jennings, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Speaker / Narrator
Phil Crowley
Person Discussed
Fidel Castro, 1926-2016
Topic / Theme
Presidents, Cuban people, Government, Politics, Heads of state, Communism, Cuban Revolution, 1956-1959, Political and Social Movements
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Public Broadcasting Service
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Great Speeches Video Series, Volume 8
produced by Educational Video Group, in Great Speeches Video Series (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group, 2014), 1 hour 56 mins
For over 25 years, The Great Speeches Video Series has proved an invaluable instructional tool for Speech Communicators. This video compiles five speeches: Bishop Fulton J. Sheen's "Communism and America" speech; John F. Kennedy's "I Am a Berliner" speech; Harry S. Truman's "Whistlestop" speech; Ann Richards' 1988...
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produced by Educational Video Group, in Great Speeches Video Series (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group, 2014), 1 hour 56 mins
Description
For over 25 years, The Great Speeches Video Series has proved an invaluable instructional tool for Speech Communicators. This video compiles five speeches: Bishop Fulton J. Sheen's "Communism and America" speech; John F. Kennedy's "I Am a Berliner" speech; Harry S. Truman's "Whistlestop" speech; Ann Richards' 1988 DNC keynote address; and Stokely Carmichael's "We Ain't Going" speech.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Speech/Address
Contributor
Educational Video Group
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Educational Video Group
Series
Great Speeches Video Series
Speaker / Narrator
Ann Richards, 1933-2006, Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963, Fulton J. Sheen, 1895-1979, Stokely Carmichael, 1941-1998
Person Discussed
Ann Richards, 1933-2006, Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963, Fulton J. Sheen, 1895-1979, Stokely Carmichael, 1941-1998
Topic / Theme
Political conventions, Communism, Politics, International relations, Civil rights, Race and Gender, Political and Social Movements, The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Late 20th Century (1975–2000), Americans, African Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Educational Media Group
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Making of America, Harnett County: A History
in Making of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2002), 160 page(s),
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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...
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in Making of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2002), 160 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
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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 swift creeks of the Piedmont to the scrub oaks and barren soil of the Sandhills, from the Mingo Swamp to the Cape Fear River, Harnett Co...
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 swift creeks of the Piedmont to the scrub oaks and barren soil of the Sandhills, from the Mingo Swamp to the Cape Fear River, Harnett County's topography has challenged and inspired newcomers for centuries, strengthening their spirit, hardening their resolve, and shaping each community they created. In the eighteenth century, stalwart pioneers began to establish settlements in the rough and varied landscape of the region that was one day to become Harnett County. Traveling along old Native American trails or following the watery highways of the Cape Fear River and its tributaries, these mainly European settlers-including a large influx of Highland Scots-made their way into the remote interior of the province, where they constructed modest cabins and set about farming the land. Through the years, the people of Harnett joined in the struggles to win freedom from England, to defend the South, and to battle the forces of evil on the other side of the world, but they also fought to build strong communities, such as Erwin, Lillington, and Dunn, and to enhance the daily lives of all county residents. Plank roads and canals, mills and iron works, railroads and academies, all served to connect citizens to the world beyond their doors and to advance the growing prosperity. Situated between the metropolitan cities of Raleigh and Fayetteville, the county begins the new century with a focus on developing industry and fostering the pride so deeply felt by all who call Harnett County home.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Making of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by John Hairr
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Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Edward Geary Lansdale, 1979 [Part 4 of 5]
produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 44 mins
General Edward Geary Lansdale was an advisor to French forces on special counter-guerrilla operations against the Viet Minh. From 1954 to 1957 he was in Saigon and served as an advisor to the American-backed government of South Vietnam. Lansdale recalls his experience fighting communist groups in the Philippines a...
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produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 44 mins
Description
General Edward Geary Lansdale was an advisor to French forces on special counter-guerrilla operations against the Viet Minh. From 1954 to 1957 he was in Saigon and served as an advisor to the American-backed government of South Vietnam. Lansdale recalls his experience fighting communist groups in the Philippines and credits that success for his being called to duty for Vietnam. Lansdale discusses the differences between fighting in the Philippine...
General Edward Geary Lansdale was an advisor to French forces on special counter-guerrilla operations against the Viet Minh. From 1954 to 1957 he was in Saigon and served as an advisor to the American-backed government of South Vietnam. Lansdale recalls his experience fighting communist groups in the Philippines and credits that success for his being called to duty for Vietnam. Lansdale discusses the differences between fighting in the Philippines and Vietnam. He recalls that the Vietnamese had a strong distrust for foreigners and this resulted in a distrust of the government. However, Lansdale contends that it was not a mistake to support the French in Vietnam during 1950 as the French had been our allies in World War II and the United States had close cultural and economic ties with France. Lansdale also recalls his time as a special advisor to Ngo Dinh Diem. Lansdale explains at length the problems Ngo Dinh Diem had, such as being steeped in a Vietnamese Mandarin tradition that created his disengagement with the people and their needs. Lansdale also gives his opinion of Madame Nhu as a tragic figure who was extremely misunderstood.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Richard Ellison, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
WGBH Boston
Series
Vietnam: A Television History
Speaker / Narrator
Edward Geary Lansdale, 1908-1987
Person Discussed
Edward Geary Lansdale, 1908-1987
Topic / Theme
Communism, Diplomatic missions, Military alliances, Political alliances, Executive cabinets, Guerrilla warfare, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of WGBH Boston.
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Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Paul M. Kattenburg, 1981
produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 32 mins
Paul M. Kattenburg spent five months in 1952 at the US Embassy in Saigon, and from 1954 to 1963 worked in the Research and Analysis Division of the State Department. He notes that at the time there was a scarcity of Vietnam experts available due to the relative isolation of the region and the lingering effects of...
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produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 32 mins
Description
Paul M. Kattenburg spent five months in 1952 at the US Embassy in Saigon, and from 1954 to 1963 worked in the Research and Analysis Division of the State Department. He notes that at the time there was a scarcity of Vietnam experts available due to the relative isolation of the region and the lingering effects of McCarthyism. Kattenberg also describes the Saigon scene in 1952 and his impression of Bao Dai's government. Kattenberg states that the...
Paul M. Kattenburg spent five months in 1952 at the US Embassy in Saigon, and from 1954 to 1963 worked in the Research and Analysis Division of the State Department. He notes that at the time there was a scarcity of Vietnam experts available due to the relative isolation of the region and the lingering effects of McCarthyism. Kattenberg also describes the Saigon scene in 1952 and his impression of Bao Dai's government. Kattenberg states that the continued support of Ngo Dinh Diem was decided by the US Ambassador to Vietnam Frederick Reinhardt. During this period the United States was not yet fully involved in Vietnam and considered to be subordinate to the French.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Richard Ellison, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
WGBH Boston
Series
Vietnam: A Television History
Speaker / Narrator
Paul Kattenburg, 1922-
Person Discussed
Paul Kattenburg, 1922-, Ngo Dinh Diem, 1901-1963
Topic / Theme
Assassinations, Communism, Coup d'etat, Diplomats, International relations, Military withdrawals, National government, Nationalism, Political alliances, Cold War, 1945-1989, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, McCarthy Era, U.S., 1949-1954, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of WGBH Boston.
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