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American Experience, Season 30, Episode 11, The Eugenics Crusade
directed by Michelle Ferrari, fl. 1998; produced by Rafael de la Uz, fl. 2001, Connie Honeycutt, fl. 2011 and Michelle Ferrari, fl. 1998, WGBH Boston, 42nd Parallel Films and American Experience Films, in American Experience, Season 30, Episode 11 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2018), 1 hour 54 mins
The Eugenics Crusade tells the story of campaign to breed a “better” American race, tracing the rise of the movement that turned the fledgling science of heredity into a powerful instrument of social control.
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directed by Michelle Ferrari, fl. 1998; produced by Rafael de la Uz, fl. 2001, Connie Honeycutt, fl. 2011 and Michelle Ferrari, fl. 1998, WGBH Boston, 42nd Parallel Films and American Experience Films, in American Experience, Season 30, Episode 11 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2018), 1 hour 54 mins
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The Eugenics Crusade tells the story of campaign to breed a “better” American race, tracing the rise of the movement that turned the fledgling science of heredity into a powerful instrument of social control.
Field of Study
Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rafael de la Uz, fl. 2001, Connie Honeycutt, fl. 2011, Michelle Ferrari, fl. 1998, WGBH Boston, 42nd Parallel Films, American Experience Films, Corey Stoll, 1976-
Author / Creator
Michelle Ferrari, fl. 1998
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Experience
Speaker / Narrator
Corey Stoll, 1976-
Person Discussed
Margaret Sanger, 1879-1966, Harry Hamilton Laughlin, 1880-1943, Charles Davenport, 1866-1944, Ann Cooper Hewitt, 1915-1956, Madison Grant, 1865-1937, Henry H. Goddard, 1866-1957, Sir Francis Galton, 1822-1911
Topic / Theme
Holocaust, 1939-1945, Science and Technology, Political and Social Movements, Race and Gender, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Americans, Germans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Experience, Season 31, Episode 1, The Swamp
directed by Randall MacLowry, 1963-; produced by Rebecca Taylor, fl. 1999 and Randall MacLowry, 1963-, Film Posse and WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Experience, Season 31, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2019), 1 hour 54 mins
The Swamp tells the dramatic story of humanity's attempts to conquer the Florida Everglades, one of nature's most mysterious and unique ecosystems. Home to a profusion of plants and animals found nowhere else on the continent, the Everglades was an immense watershed covering the southern half of the Florida penins...
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directed by Randall MacLowry, 1963-; produced by Rebecca Taylor, fl. 1999 and Randall MacLowry, 1963-, Film Posse and WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Experience, Season 31, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2019), 1 hour 54 mins
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The Swamp tells the dramatic story of humanity's attempts to conquer the Florida Everglades, one of nature's most mysterious and unique ecosystems. Home to a profusion of plants and animals found nowhere else on the continent, the Everglades was an immense watershed covering the southern half of the Florida peninsula. In the 19th century, however, most Americans believed swamps were filled with diseases and noxious reptiles and saw them as obstac...
The Swamp tells the dramatic story of humanity's attempts to conquer the Florida Everglades, one of nature's most mysterious and unique ecosystems. Home to a profusion of plants and animals found nowhere else on the continent, the Everglades was an immense watershed covering the southern half of the Florida peninsula. In the 19th century, however, most Americans believed swamps were filled with diseases and noxious reptiles and saw them as obstacles to the nation's progress. The idea of draining the Everglades became the goal of many entrepreneurs, politicians and salesmen who saw great potential in turning the massive wetland into a profitable enterprise. Altering the landscape of the Everglades unleashed a torrent of unintended consequences, from catastrophic floods to brutal droughts. Told through the lives of a handful of colorful and resolute characters, from hucksters to politicians to unlikely activists, The Swamp explores the repeated efforts to transform what was seen as a vast and useless wasteland into an agricultural and urban paradise, ultimately leading to a passionate campaign to preserve America's greatest wetland.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rebecca Taylor, fl. 1999, Randall MacLowry, 1963-, Film Posse, WGBH Educational Foundation, Tim Hopper, fl. 1987
Author / Creator
Randall MacLowry, 1963-
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Experience
Speaker / Narrator
Tim Hopper, fl. 1987
Topic / Theme
Climate and the Environment, The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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Copyright © 2019 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
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American Experience, Season 33, Episode 2, Voice of Freedom
directed by Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009; produced by Emily Harrold, fl. 2012 and Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009, Apograph Productions, in American Experience, Season 33, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 1 hour 41 mins
Follow the story of singer Marian Anderson, whose talent broke down barriers around the world. Narrated by Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), Voice of Freedom explores questions about talent, race, fame, democracy and the American soul.
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directed by Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009; produced by Emily Harrold, fl. 2012 and Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009, Apograph Productions, in American Experience, Season 33, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 1 hour 41 mins
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Follow the story of singer Marian Anderson, whose talent broke down barriers around the world. Narrated by Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), Voice of Freedom explores questions about talent, race, fame, democracy and the American soul.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Emily Harrold, fl. 2012, Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009, Apograph Productions, Renée Elise Goldsberry
Author / Creator
Rob Rapley, fl. 1994-2009
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Experience
Speaker / Narrator
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Person Discussed
Marian Anderson, 1897-1993
Topic / Theme
Segregation, Opera, Race discrimination, Race relations, Political and Social Movements, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), African Americans
Copyright Message
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The American Indian: How He Earns a Living
in Prelinger Collection, of United States. Library of Congress. Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Collection (New York, NY: Harmon Foundation, 1933, originally published 1933), 14 mins
Scenes, introduced by intertitles, of Indians engaged in arts and crafts, fishing, logging, agriculture, irrigation projects.
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in Prelinger Collection, of United States. Library of Congress. Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Collection (New York, NY: Harmon Foundation, 1933, originally published 1933), 14 mins
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Scenes, introduced by intertitles, of Indians engaged in arts and crafts, fishing, logging, agriculture, irrigation projects.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
1933
Publisher
Harmon Foundation
Topic / Theme
Agriculture, American Indians, Buffalo, Farming, Fish (Animal), Logging, Vocational education, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Aka, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Veteran, Season 1, Episode 1, The Crossing
directed by Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017; produced by Leah Williams, fl. 2013, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Veteran, Season 1, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 55 mins
"There is a very stark line between before boot camp and after boot camp," a veteran recalls. As recruits take the oath to serve, they leave the civilian world to become a soldier, sailor, marine, airman or woman. This is the start of their transformation. Narrated by TV host and former Marine Drew Carey.
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directed by Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017; produced by Leah Williams, fl. 2013, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Veteran, Season 1, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 55 mins
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"There is a very stark line between before boot camp and after boot camp," a veteran recalls. As recruits take the oath to serve, they leave the civilian world to become a soldier, sailor, marine, airman or woman. This is the start of their transformation. Narrated by TV host and former Marine Drew Carey.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Leah Williams, fl. 2013, WGBH Educational Foundation, Drew Carey, 1958-
Author / Creator
Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Veteran
Speaker / Narrator
Greg Cope White, fl. 1992, Angela Salines, fl. 2021, Annie Kleiman, fl. 2021, Frank DeVito, fl. 2021, Jake Wood, fl. 2021, Drew Carey, 1958-
Person Discussed
Greg Cope White, fl. 1992, Angela Salines, fl. 2021, Annie Kleiman, fl. 2021, Frank DeVito, fl. 2021, Jake Wood, fl. 2021
Topic / Theme
Veterans (Armed services), Bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001, War and Violence, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Veteran, Season 1, Episode 2, The Mission
directed by Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017; produced by Leah Williams, fl. 2013, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Veteran, Season 1, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 55 mins
Military life shapes service men and women in profound and unexpected ways. A young Coast Guard recruit who helped ferry soldiers to fight and die on D-Day. A pilot based in Nevada who remotely guided bomber drones over Afghanistan. A young Marine who rose to become the first Latina general. Narrated by Senator Ta...
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directed by Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017; produced by Leah Williams, fl. 2013, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Veteran, Season 1, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 55 mins
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Military life shapes service men and women in profound and unexpected ways. A young Coast Guard recruit who helped ferry soldiers to fight and die on D-Day. A pilot based in Nevada who remotely guided bomber drones over Afghanistan. A young Marine who rose to become the first Latina general. Narrated by Senator Tammy Duckworth, Iraq War veteran (Army) and Purple Heart recipient.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Leah Williams, fl. 2013, WGBH Educational Foundation, Tammy Duckworth, 1968-
Author / Creator
Stephen Ives, fl. 1988-2017
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Veteran
Speaker / Narrator
Lena King, fl. 2021, Harold Brown, fl. 2021, Annie Kleiman, fl. 2021, Frank DeVito, fl. 2021, Tammy Duckworth, 1968-
Person Discussed
Lena King, fl. 2021, Harold Brown, fl. 2021, Annie Kleiman, fl. 2021, Frank DeVito, fl. 2021
Topic / Theme
Veterans (Armed services), D-Day Invasion, June 6, 1944, War and Violence, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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American Veteran, Season 1, Episode 4, The Reckoning
directed by Leah Williams, fl. 2013; produced by Leah Williams, fl. 2013, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Veteran, Season 1, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 55 mins
"Those who went into the service and those who did not, we are two different realities," a veteran decides. But there are differences from vet to vet, too. Reflecting on their service, veterans ask how they and civilians can move America forward together. Narrated by J.R. Martinez, Army veteran, actor and motivati...
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directed by Leah Williams, fl. 2013; produced by Leah Williams, fl. 2013, WGBH Educational Foundation, in American Veteran, Season 1, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2021), 55 mins
Description
"Those who went into the service and those who did not, we are two different realities," a veteran decides. But there are differences from vet to vet, too. Reflecting on their service, veterans ask how they and civilians can move America forward together. Narrated by J.R. Martinez, Army veteran, actor and motivational speaker.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Leah Williams, fl. 2013, WGBH Educational Foundation, J. R. Martinez
Author / Creator
Leah Williams, fl. 2013
Date Published / Released
2021
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Veteran
Speaker / Narrator
Anuradha Bhagwati, fl. 2021, Mansoor Shams, fl. 2021, Kelly Wadsworth, fl. 2021, Michael Jackson, fl. 2021, Edie Meeks, fl. 2021, J. R. Martinez
Person Discussed
Anuradha Bhagwati, fl. 2021, Mansoor Shams, fl. 2021, Kelly Wadsworth, fl. 2021, Michael Jackson, fl. 2021, Edie Meeks, fl. 2021
Topic / Theme
Veterans (Armed services), Sexual harassment, World War II, 1939-1945, Iraq War, 2003-2011, War and Violence, Early 21st Century United States (2001– ), Late 20th Century (1975–2000), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 21st Century in World History (2001– ), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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THE AMERICAS Lands of Promise
written by United States. Department of Agriculture, in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 1, Folder Unspecified) (1942, originally published 1942), 5 page(s)
Document promoting the agricultural strength of North and South America
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written by United States. Department of Agriculture, in Records of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture (RG16). Office of Information (RG16.7). General Records (RG16.7.1). World War II Food Campaign Files, 1941-48, of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (Box 1, Folder Unspecified) (1942, originally published 1942), 5 page(s)
Description
Document promoting the agricultural strength of North and South America
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Department of Agriculture
Date Published / Released
1942
Topic / Theme
Trade and commerce, Agriculture, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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Amphibian Demons: Ford Amphibious Vehicles
produced by Ford Motor Company (Detroit, MI: Ford Motor Company, 1942), 11 mins
This documentary, produced by the Ford Motor Company, is about Ford's amphibious vehicles.
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produced by Ford Motor Company (Detroit, MI: Ford Motor Company, 1942), 11 mins
Description
This documentary, produced by the Ford Motor Company, is about Ford's amphibious vehicles.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ford Motor Company
Date Published / Released
1942
Publisher
Ford Motor Company
Topic / Theme
Automobile manufacturing, Motor vehicles, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1942 by Ford Motor Company
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Amphibious Army Cars
produced by Ford Motor Company (Detroit, MI: Ford Motor Company, 1943), 9 mins
This documentary, produced by the Ford Motor Company, features amphibious army cars.
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produced by Ford Motor Company (Detroit, MI: Ford Motor Company, 1943), 9 mins
Description
This documentary, produced by the Ford Motor Company, features amphibious army cars.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ford Motor Company
Date Published / Released
1943
Publisher
Ford Motor Company
Topic / Theme
Modes of transportation, Armed forces, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1943 by Ford Motor Company
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