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The Democratic Promise: Saul Alinsky and His Legacy
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...
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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
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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 organizations nationwide have embraced Alinsky's vision and are using it to reshape America's body politic. In a larger sense, the film ex...
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 organizations nationwide have embraced Alinsky's vision and are using it to reshape America's body politic. In a larger sense, the film explores the restoration of American democracy through shared public participation in civic life -- a vital concern in an era of increased citizen alienation and political apathy, even among college students.The first half of the film focuses on Alinsky's organizing methods and is filled with a rich combination of archival film clips and photographs as well as eyewitness testimonials. It provides case studies of three key Alinsky organizations to show the development of his methods over time. The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council in Chicago's stockyards neighborhood was the pioneering first organization, started by Alinsky in 1939. The Woodlawn Organization, in Chicago's predominantly African-American South Side, was founded in 1959 and won several landmark concessions in important battles with Mayor Richard Daley's powerful Democratic Party machine. In the mid-1960s, the FIGHT organization in Rochester, New York, took on the Eastman-Kodak company over racist hiring practices and won a series of impressive victories.These three organizations show how Alinsky's ideas, in turn, influenced the Civil Rights Movement, the farmworkers' struggle, and many Vietnam-era political protests.The second half of the film jumps forward to the late 1990s and examines two contemporary organizations that share Alinsky's enduring legacy. The East Brooklyn Congregations is shown struggling with various New York City administrations to fulfill its goal of building 1,200 low-income housing units in one of America's most blighted neighborhoods. In Dallas, members of Dallas Area Interfaith are shown lobbying state legislators in an effort to increase funding for an innovative public education program called the Alliance Schools Initiative."The Democratic Promise" will inspire discussion and analysis in a wide variety of courses in American history and American studies, sociology, urban studies, political science, and African American studies, among other disciplines. It was produced by Bob Hercules and Bruce Orenstein and is a presentation of the Independent Television Service.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Bob Hercules, Bruce Orenstein, fl. 1999, Alec Baldwin, 1958-
Author / Creator
Bruce Orenstein, fl. 1999, Bob Hercules
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Speaker / Narrator
Alec Baldwin, 1958-
Person Discussed
Saul David Alinsky, 1909-1972
Topic / Theme
Democracy, Social activism and activists, Associations and organizations
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1999 Berkeley Media
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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
Description
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)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008. Used by permission of DR Sales. All rights reserved.
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(Douglas Aircraft Company), 39 page(s)
Description
Employees
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Monograph
Publisher
Douglas Aircraft Company
Topic / Theme
Employment
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(U.S. Government Printing Office), 51 page(s)
Description
Employees
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Monograph
Publisher
U.S. Government Printing Office
Topic / Theme
Government agencies
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General, It Didn't Play in Peoria: Missed Chances of a Middle American Town
in General (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 160 page(s),
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“Will it play in Peoria?” was an old Vaudeville phrase meaning, “Will it appeal to the average person?” The Illinois city has gained fame through the years, but more often as the butt of jokes or as an example of the typical Middle American town than through any recognition of its many accomplishments. But...
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in General (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2009), 160 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
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“Will it play in Peoria?” was an old Vaudeville phrase meaning, “Will it appeal to the average person?” The Illinois city has gained fame through the years, but more often as the butt of jokes or as an example of the typical Middle American town than through any recognition of its many accomplishments. But it had greatness in its grasp, and more than once. Peoria boasts a string of close brushes with prosperity, any one of which could hav...
“Will it play in Peoria?” was an old Vaudeville phrase meaning, “Will it appeal to the average person?” The Illinois city has gained fame through the years, but more often as the butt of jokes or as an example of the typical Middle American town than through any recognition of its many accomplishments. But it had greatness in its grasp, and more than once. Peoria boasts a string of close brushes with prosperity, any one of which could have made it a Chicago or a St. Louis. Charles Lindbergh, for example, first approached Peoria for backing for his historic flight, but the town’s moneymen refused him and his Spirit of Peoria, perhaps losing a chance at the airline industry as well.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
General
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2009 by Greg Wahl and Charles Bobbitt
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Great Speeches Video Series, Great Speeches 2
produced by Educational Video Group, in Great Speeches Video Series (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group, 2004), 1 hour 41 mins
This video features five critical speeches: Winston Churchill's two wartime speeches; Adlai Stevenson's Cuban Missile Crisis speech to the UN; Richard Nixon's 'Checkers' speech; Barbara Jordan's statement on impeachment; and Golda Meir's 'Peace in the Middle East' speech.
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produced by Educational Video Group, in Great Speeches Video Series (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group, 2004), 1 hour 41 mins
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This video features five critical speeches: Winston Churchill's two wartime speeches; Adlai Stevenson's Cuban Missile Crisis speech to the UN; Richard Nixon's 'Checkers' speech; Barbara Jordan's statement on impeachment; and Golda Meir's 'Peace in the Middle East' speech.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Speech/Address
Contributor
Educational Video Group
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Educational Video Group
Series
Great Speeches Video Series
Speaker / Narrator
Barbara Jordan, 1936-1996, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994, Adlai E. Stevenson, II, 1900-1965, Golda Meir, 1898-1978, Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965
Person Discussed
Barbara Jordan, 1936-1996, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994, Adlai E. Stevenson, II, 1900-1965, Golda Meir, 1898-1978, Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965
Topic / Theme
International relations, Politics, Social activism and activists, Public speaking, Speeches, Israeli-Palestinian Conflicts, 1948-, World War II, 1939-1945, Watergate Scandal, 1972-1975, Political and Social Movements, The Sixties (1960–1974), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2004 by Educational Media Group
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Great Speeches Video Series, Great Speeches 3
produced by Educational Video Group, in Great Speeches Video Series (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group, 2005), 2 hours 7 mins
This volume features five major speeches: Jesse Jackson's 'Rainbow Coalition' speech; Richard Nixon's presidential resignation; Geraldine Ferraro vice presidential acceptance speech; Dwight D. Eisenhower's 'Atoms for Peace' speech; and Jeane Kirkpatrick's statement on the KAL 007 disaster.
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produced by Educational Video Group, in Great Speeches Video Series (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group, 2005), 2 hours 7 mins
Description
This volume features five major speeches: Jesse Jackson's 'Rainbow Coalition' speech; Richard Nixon's presidential resignation; Geraldine Ferraro vice presidential acceptance speech; Dwight D. Eisenhower's 'Atoms for Peace' speech; and Jeane Kirkpatrick's statement on the KAL 007 disaster.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Speech/Address
Contributor
Educational Video Group
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Educational Video Group
Series
Great Speeches Video Series
Speaker / Narrator
Geraldine Ferraro, 1935-2011, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994, Jeane Duane Jordan Kirkpatrick, 1926-2006, Jesse Jackson, 1941-
Person Discussed
Geraldine Ferraro, 1935-2011, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994, Jeane Duane Jordan Kirkpatrick, 1926-2006, Jesse Jackson, 1941-
Topic / Theme
International relations, Politics, Social activism and activists, Public speaking, Speeches, Richard Nixon, Resigns as U.S. President, August 9, 1974, Political and Social Movements, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2005 by Educational Media Group
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Great Speeches Video Series, Great Speeches 1
produced by Educational Video Group, in Great Speeches Video Series (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group, 2012), 2 hours 27 mins
This program features six landmark speeches: John F. Kennedy's inaugural address; Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech; Adolf Hitler's address to the Nazi Party; Douglas MacArthur's farewell address; Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1942 State of the Union address; and Barack Obama's first inaugural address.
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produced by Educational Video Group, in Great Speeches Video Series (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group, 2012), 2 hours 27 mins
Description
This program features six landmark speeches: John F. Kennedy's inaugural address; Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech; Adolf Hitler's address to the Nazi Party; Douglas MacArthur's farewell address; Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1942 State of the Union address; and Barack Obama's first inaugural address.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Speech/Address
Contributor
Educational Video Group
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Educational Video Group
Series
Great Speeches Video Series
Speaker / Narrator
Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964, Barack Obama, 1961-, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945, Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Person Discussed
Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964, Barack Obama, 1961-, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945, Martin Luther King, Jr., 1929-1968, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Topic / Theme
Social activism and activists, Public speaking, Speeches, International relations, Politics, Political and Social Movements, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), The Sixties (1960–1974), 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2012 by Educational Media Group
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Illinois History, An Overview, 11, 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
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features a 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
Description
This documentary, directed by James A. Edstrom, features a modern-day Illinois.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
James A. Edstrom
Author / Creator
James A. Edstrom
Date Published / Released
1971, 2009
Publisher
Privately Published
Series
Illinois History, An Overview
Speaker / Narrator
James A. Edstrom
Person Discussed
Adlai E. Stevenson, II, 1900-1965
Topic / Theme
Agriculture, Environment, Fairs and festivals, Military bases, Oil mines and mining, Politicians, Scientific research, Transportation, Unemployment, Veterans (Armed services), War, Great Depression, 1929-1941, World War II, 1939-1945, First Self-Sustaining Nuclear Chain Reaction is Created, Chicago, 1942, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World W...
Agriculture, Environment, Fairs and festivals, Military bases, Oil mines and mining, Politicians, Scientific research, Transportation, Unemployment, Veterans (Armed services), War, Great Depression, 1929-1941, World War II, 1939-1945, First Self-Sustaining Nuclear Chain Reaction is Created, Chicago, 1942, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2009 by James A. Edstrom
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Images of America, Abilene
in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2012), 128 page(s),
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The first settler to make permanent residence in the Abilene area arrived in 1856. From the humble beginnings of a prairie dugout, Abilene grew to be the first “cowtown” of the West. Joseph G. McCoyset up his stockyards in Abilene, and millions of cattle were driven up from Texas via the Chisholm Trail and shi...
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in Images of America (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2012), 128 page(s),
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
Source: www.arcadiapublishing.com
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The first settler to make permanent residence in the Abilene area arrived in 1856. From the humble beginnings of a prairie dugout, Abilene grew to be the first “cowtown” of the West. Joseph G. McCoyset up his stockyards in Abilene, and millions of cattle were driven up from Texas via the Chisholm Trail and shipped out on Union Pacific railcars. Abilene exploded into one of the wildest towns in the West. Several sheriffs tried to tame it, incl...
The first settler to make permanent residence in the Abilene area arrived in 1856. From the humble beginnings of a prairie dugout, Abilene grew to be the first “cowtown” of the West. Joseph G. McCoyset up his stockyards in Abilene, and millions of cattle were driven up from Texas via the Chisholm Trail and shipped out on Union Pacific railcars. Abilene exploded into one of the wildest towns in the West. Several sheriffs tried to tame it, including Wild Bill Hickok, but gentrification came in the form of bankers and businessmen. During World War II , hometown hero Dwight D. Eisenhower led the Allies to victory and eventually became the 34th president of the United States. Today, Abilene plays host to thousands of visitors from around the world and celebrates its rich western heritage with the Chisholm Trail Day festival.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Book
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
Series
Images of America
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by Stephanie Bearce and the Dickinson County Historical Societye
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