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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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Copyright 2016 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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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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Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
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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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Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
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A Deterrent Weapon
directed by Jakob Gottschau, fl. 2002; produced by Jakob Gottschau, fl. 2002 (Copenhagen, Capital Region (Denmark): DR Sales, 2008), 39 mins
When the USA exploded two nuclear bombs over Japan in 1945, it was perhaps the largest demonstration of power in the history of civilization. But there was more to follow, for the devastating explosions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki were just the starting point of a desperate arms race between the USA and the Soviet...
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directed by Jakob Gottschau, fl. 2002; produced by Jakob Gottschau, fl. 2002 (Copenhagen, Capital Region (Denmark): DR Sales, 2008), 39 mins
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When the USA exploded two nuclear bombs over Japan in 1945, it was perhaps the largest demonstration of power in the history of civilization. But there was more to follow, for the devastating explosions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki were just the starting point of a desperate arms race between the USA and the Soviet Union - and during the next 40 years, the nuclear stockpiles of the super powers would grow at an alarming rate, leading, on several o...
When the USA exploded two nuclear bombs over Japan in 1945, it was perhaps the largest demonstration of power in the history of civilization. But there was more to follow, for the devastating explosions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki were just the starting point of a desperate arms race between the USA and the Soviet Union - and during the next 40 years, the nuclear stockpiles of the super powers would grow at an alarming rate, leading, on several occasions, to the world being close to a nuclear war. It wasn’t until the end of the cold war that thousands of nuclear bombs were disarmed - and the world could once more breathe easy - at least for a while. Today, the number of countries with atomic weapon arsenals is on the increase ?and alongside the likelihood that terrorist groups could, any day, get their hands on this deadly technology, is greater than ever. The film makes use of significant archival footage to tell the story. Einstein, Oppenheimer, Truman, Stalin, Reagan, and many others are depicted as they grapple with the dilemma posed by nuclear weapons. Commentary by historians such as Prof. Lawrence S. Wittner, University of Wisconsin, and Scotland’s Prof. Gerard De Groot gives the viewer a perspective on past events. Roland Timerbaev, former UN ambassador from Russia, gives an insider’s view of the Soviet Union’s policy during the Cuban missile crisis, as well as Gorbachev’s efforts towards disarmament. College Adult
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jakob Gottschau, fl. 2002, Brian Patterson
Author / Creator
Jakob Gottschau, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
DR Sales
Speaker / Narrator
Brian Patterson
Topic / Theme
International relations, Nuclear warfare, Weapons testing, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2008. Used by permission of DR Sales. All rights reserved.
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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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From Mexico to Vietnam: A Chicano Story
directed by Andres Gallegos, fl. 2008; produced by Andres Gallegos, fl. 2008 and Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films (United States: El Dorado Films, 2022), 50 mins
After losing her father at an early age, Tina Duran explores the rich history of her father, the story of her ancestors who migrated from Mexico to the United States, and the implications the Vietnam War had on the Chicano & Latino community.
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directed by Andres Gallegos, fl. 2008; produced by Andres Gallegos, fl. 2008 and Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films (United States: El Dorado Films, 2022), 50 mins
Description
After losing her father at an early age, Tina Duran explores the rich history of her father, the story of her ancestors who migrated from Mexico to the United States, and the implications the Vietnam War had on the Chicano & Latino community.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Andres Gallegos, fl. 2008, Daniel Leonard Bernardi, fl. 2015, El Dorado Films
Author / Creator
Andres Gallegos, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2022
Publisher
El Dorado Films
Speaker / Narrator
Rusty Bailey, fl. 2002, Tomás Sandoval, Tina Duran Ruvalcaba
Person Discussed
Rusty Bailey, fl. 2002, Tomás Sandoval, Tina Duran Ruvalcaba
Topic / Theme
History, Government policy, Military life, Military aid, Immigrant life, Racism, War victims, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, Chicano Movement, 1949-1978, U.S. Indian Civil Rights, 1934-, Latinos, Vietnamese, Mexicans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2022 El Dorado Films
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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)
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Copyright © 2014 by Educational Media Group
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Modern Marvels, Season 10, Episode 44, Presidential Movers
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...
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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
Description
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, MODERN MARVELS® illuminates the history of the vehicles that have shuttled America's most important men around the nation and the wo...
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, MODERN MARVELS® illuminates the history of the vehicles that have shuttled America's most important men around the nation and the world.
Experts detail the engineering breakthroughs and high-tech features integrated into the latest generation of PRESIDENTIAL MOVERS, while historians reflect on the role that earlier examples have played in American history.
Visit important artifacts at the Smithsonian Museum, and meet the men and women charged with delivering the President safely to his destination.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Matthew P. Hickey, fl. 2001, Lloyd Sherr, 1956-
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Modern Marvels
Speaker / Narrator
Lloyd Sherr, 1956-
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969, Lyndon B. Johnson, 1908-1973, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994, Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Cars, Trains, Heads of state, Transportation, September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Late 20th Century (1975–2000), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2004 A&E Television Networks
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Russian Relations Campaign Ad for Nixon/Lodge, 1960
produced by Campaign Associates, New York, NY (New York, NY: Campaign Associates, New York, NY, 1960, originally published 1960), 1 min
"'Mr. Nixon, what is the truth? Can we continue to have peace while Khrushchev is trying to stir up the whole world against us?' Richard M. Nixon: 'Well, the truth is that we must continue to have peace, and we can if we continue to show firmness and strength to the communist world. Khrushchev is a cold, hard, rut...
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produced by Campaign Associates, New York, NY (New York, NY: Campaign Associates, New York, NY, 1960, originally published 1960), 1 min
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"'Mr. Nixon, what is the truth? Can we continue to have peace while Khrushchev is trying to stir up the whole world against us?' Richard M. Nixon: 'Well, the truth is that we must continue to have peace, and we can if we continue to show firmness and strength to the communist world. Khrushchev is a cold, hard, ruthless man. He feeds upon weakness and doubt, and we must never make the mistake of letting him think we are weak. We must show him we a...
"'Mr. Nixon, what is the truth? Can we continue to have peace while Khrushchev is trying to stir up the whole world against us?' Richard M. Nixon: 'Well, the truth is that we must continue to have peace, and we can if we continue to show firmness and strength to the communist world. Khrushchev is a cold, hard, ruthless man. He feeds upon weakness and doubt, and we must never make the mistake of letting him think we are weak. We must show him we are strong economically and militarily; that we will not be coerced; that we will not tolerate being pushed around. We must continue to deal with communism and the Soviet leaders not belligerently, but firmly, and always with vigilance.' Vote for Nixon and Lodge, November 8th. They understand what peace demands."
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Commercial
Contributor
Campaign Associates, New York, NY
Date Published / Released
1960
Publisher
Campaign Associates, New York, NY
Speaker / Narrator
Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994
Person Discussed
Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994, Nikita Khrushchev, 1894-1971
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, International relations, Peace, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Untold: Government Explained, 10, Congressional Whip
in Untold: Government Explained, 10 (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2023), 3 mins
A Congressional Whip works with the party’s leadership in Congress to make sure everyone follows the agenda and votes together. They’re the muscle – the enforcer in a smart suit.
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in Untold: Government Explained, 10 (Londonderry, Northern Ireland: Makematic, 2023), 3 mins
Description
A Congressional Whip works with the party’s leadership in Congress to make sure everyone follows the agenda and votes together. They’re the muscle – the enforcer in a smart suit.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Instructional material
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
Makematic
Series
Untold: Government Explained
Topic / Theme
Republicans (U.S. political party), Democrats (U.S. political party), Federalists (U.S. political party), Political influence, Legislators, Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2023 Makematic
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