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10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 2, Episode 2, The White House
presented by Henry Rollins, 1961-; produced by Asylum Entertainment, in 10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 2, Episode 2 (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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presented by Henry Rollins, 1961-; produced by Asylum Entertainment, in 10 Things You Don't Know About, Season 2, Episode 2 (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. The White House might be the most recognizable home in the entire w...
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 White House might be the most recognizable home in the entire world. But as a Washington, D.C. native, Henry Rollins knows there's far more to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue than meets the eye.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Asylum Entertainment
Author / Creator
Henry Rollins, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
10 Things You Don't Know About
Topic / Theme
Living arrangements, Construction, Presidents, Buildings, Political and Social Movements, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), Early National Era (1790–1828), Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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Biography, Dwight D. Eisenhower
directed by Alan Landsburg, 1933-; produced by David Lloyd Wolper, 1928-2010 and Alan Landsburg, 1933-, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962), 26 mins
From his career as a military commander in both World Wars to his term as a president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower was a natural leader. Learn more about this great man and his many accomplishments.
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directed by Alan Landsburg, 1933-; produced by David Lloyd Wolper, 1928-2010 and Alan Landsburg, 1933-, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962), 26 mins
Description
From his career as a military commander in both World Wars to his term as a president of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower was a natural leader. Learn more about this great man and his many accomplishments.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Lloyd Wolper, 1928-2010, Alan Landsburg, 1933-, Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Author / Creator
Alan Landsburg, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Military careers, Political life, Cold War, 1945-1989, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Biography, J.F.K.: A Personal Story
produced by Rhys Thomas, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005, originally published 1996), 1 hour 25 mins
Relive the glory moments of John F. Kennedy's life as BIOGRAPHY-® presents the compelling story of this unforgettable leader and the rich dynasty he left behind. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. will always be remembered as the youthful president who inspired America a charismatic leader who gave the nation a sense of...
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produced by Rhys Thomas, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2005, originally published 1996), 1 hour 25 mins
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Relive the glory moments of John F. Kennedy's life as BIOGRAPHY-® presents the compelling story of this unforgettable leader and the rich dynasty he left behind. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. will always be remembered as the youthful president who inspired America a charismatic leader who gave the nation a sense of pride and confidence. His sharp mind quick wit and boundless determination won him friends confidantes and devoted followers. A World...
Relive the glory moments of John F. Kennedy's life as BIOGRAPHY-® presents the compelling story of this unforgettable leader and the rich dynasty he left behind. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. will always be remembered as the youthful president who inspired America a charismatic leader who gave the nation a sense of pride and confidence. His sharp mind quick wit and boundless determination won him friends confidantes and devoted followers. A World War II hero respected senator and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Profiles in Courage" Kennedy regarded life as a race against boredom. Through archival footage and interviews with friends famous journalists Hollywood actors and former staffers (including ex-cabinet member John Kenneth Galbraith) BIOGRAPHY-® revisits pivotal moments of Kennedy's life and presidency with amazing clarity and insight.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rhys Thomas, Jim Ward, 1959-
Date Published / Released
1996, 2005
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Jim Ward, 1959-
Person Discussed
John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Topic / Theme
Family, Heads of state, Political life, John F. Kennedy, Assassination, Dallas, TX, November 22, 1963, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Post-war Era (1945–1960), The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Biography, Helen Thomas: The First Lady of the Press
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.'
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in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1998), 47 mins
Description
A biographical sketch of the life of Helen Thomas and how she came to be known as 'the first lady of the press.'
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Bob Brown
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Bob Brown
Person Discussed
Helen Thomas, 1920-2013
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Journalists, Women in workforce, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), Late 20th Century (1975–2000), The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Biography, Pat Nixon, Behind The Smile
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.
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produced by Eileen M. Lucas and Maura Minsky, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1999), 42 mins
Description
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.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Eileen M. Lucas, Maura Minsky, Harry Smith, 1951-
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Harry Smith, 1951-
Person Discussed
Patricia Ryan Nixon, 1912-1993, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994
Topic / Theme
First lady, Marriage, Political life, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Biography, General George C. Marshall: Soldier and Statesman
produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005 and Sammy Jackson, fl. 1985, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 38 mins
This is the epic story of the monumental soldier and statesman who-perhaps more than anybody else-shaped the world we live in today. He is the only career soldier ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize. His military genius led the Allies to victory in World War II, and his far-flung vision helped engineer the peace tha...
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produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005 and Sammy Jackson, fl. 1985, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2002), 38 mins
Description
This is the epic story of the monumental soldier and statesman who-perhaps more than anybody else-shaped the world we live in today. He is the only career soldier ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize. His military genius led the Allies to victory in World War II, and his far-flung vision helped engineer the peace that followed. George C. Marshall may well be the most influential figure of the century. He was so vital to America's effort in World War...
This is the epic story of the monumental soldier and statesman who-perhaps more than anybody else-shaped the world we live in today. He is the only career soldier ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize. His military genius led the Allies to victory in World War II, and his far-flung vision helped engineer the peace that followed. George C. Marshall may well be the most influential figure of the century. He was so vital to America's effort in World War II that FDR said, 'I could not sleep if I did not know that George Marshall was in Washington.' Churchill called him 'the true organizer of victory.' Through extensive expert interviews, rare archival footage and contemporary accounts, the life and career of this monumental figure come to life. In a rare interview, Colin Powell talks about Marshall's brilliance in preparing America for war and laying out the grand strategy. See footage of Marshall receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for his Plan for European Recovery better known as the Marshall Plan. And discover why both FDR and Eisenhower agreed that Marshall would have been the greatest president America had ever seen.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, Sammy Jackson, fl. 1985, Jack Perkins, 1933-
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Jack Perkins, 1933-
Person Discussed
George Catlett Marshall, 1880-1959
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military careers, Military strategy, Marshall Plan, 1948-1952, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Color of War, 13, Aftermath
directed by John Joseph, fl. 2001, in Color of War, 13 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2001), 40 mins
Combines color film and photos from government archives and private collections, much of which has never been seen by the public before, with first-person commentary from the combatants and the photographers who documented the struggle.
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directed by John Joseph, fl. 2001, in Color of War, 13 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2001), 40 mins
Description
Combines color film and photos from government archives and private collections, much of which has never been seen by the public before, with first-person commentary from the combatants and the photographers who documented the struggle.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Peter Coyote, 1941-
Author / Creator
John Joseph, fl. 2001
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Color of War
Speaker / Narrator
Peter Coyote, 1941-
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military occupation, Refugees, Germany Divided into Occupation Zones, June 5, 1945, Japanese Surrender, August 14, 1945, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Discussion of the Formation of the Viet Cong and Ho Chi Minh's Rise to Power in Vietnam in the 1950s
produced by Susan Shearer; in Viet Cong, Declassified, 8 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008), 6 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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Discussion of the Formation of the Viet Cong and Ho Chi Minh's Rise to Power in Vietnam in the 1950s
produced by Susan Shearer; in Viet Cong, Declassified, 8 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 2008), 6 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
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Declassified
Person Discussed
Ho Chi Minh, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Communism, Imperialism, International relations, Revolutions, Battle of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam, March 13-May 7, 1954, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Korean War, 1, Making of a Bloodbath
produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in Korean War, 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1999), 45 mins
Explores the origins, conduct, military strategies and political implications of this pivotal Cold War struggle. Presents rare archival film footage, combined with interviews of American veterans of the Korean War.
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produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, in Korean War, 1 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1999), 45 mins
Description
Explores the origins, conduct, military strategies and political implications of this pivotal Cold War struggle. Presents rare archival film footage, combined with interviews of American veterans of the Korean War.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005, Edward Herrmann, 1943-2014
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Korean War
Speaker / Narrator
Edward Herrmann, 1943-2014
Topic / Theme
Military strategy, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Discussion of U.S. Threat of Nuclear War with China, 1950
produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005; in Retreat from Hell, Korean War, 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1999), 4 mins
The Korean War was a war of firsts: the first battlefield of the Cold War, the first jet war, and the first war where it was not possible for combatants to unleash their full power, either militarily or politically. This program follows a shattered and freezing UN-coalition army as it makes the longest retreat in...
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produced by Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005; in Retreat from Hell, Korean War, 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1999), 4 mins
Description
The Korean War was a war of firsts: the first battlefield of the Cold War, the first jet war, and the first war where it was not possible for combatants to unleash their full power, either militarily or politically. This program follows a shattered and freezing UN-coalition army as it makes the longest retreat in U.S. history.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Mort Zimmerman, fl. 1983-2005
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Korean War
Person Discussed
Joseph Raymond McCarthy, 1908-1957, Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Communism, Government policy, Nuclear warfare, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
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