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D.A.R. Manual for Citizenship: 1941
edited by Elizabeth Cynthia Barney Buel, 1868- (Daughters of the American Revolution, 1941), 63 page(s)
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edited by Elizabeth Cynthia Barney Buel, 1868- (Daughters of the American Revolution, 1941), 63 page(s)
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General Audience
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Monograph
Contributor
Elizabeth Cynthia Barney Buel, 1868-
Date Published / Released
1941
Publisher
Daughters of the American Revolution
Topic / Theme
Citizenship
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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
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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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Employees
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Monograph
Publisher
Douglas Aircraft Company
Topic / Theme
Employment, Government policy
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Explanation of Organization Chart
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 2, Folder Unspecified, Organization Chart) , 2 page(s)
An organization chart illustrating cooperation between government agencies and communities in 'Food Fights for Freedom', with and explanation of the chart.
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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 2, Folder Unspecified, Organization Chart) , 2 page(s)
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An organization chart illustrating cooperation between government agencies and communities in 'Food Fights for Freedom', with and explanation of the chart.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Topic / Theme
Government programs, Wartime economy, Community relations, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
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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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Fiji: Handbook of the Colony, Special Wartime Issue
edited by Leonard G. Usher, fl. 1943 (Alport Barker, 1943), 116 page(s)
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edited by Leonard G. Usher, fl. 1943 (Alport Barker, 1943), 116 page(s)
Description
General Audience
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Monograph
Contributor
Leonard G. Usher, fl. 1943
Date Published / Released
1943
Publisher
Alport Barker
Topic / Theme
Colonial populations
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"FOOD FIGHTS FOR FREEDOM" MATERIAL
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, Food Fights for Freedom) (19 November 1943) , 5 page(s)
Government document on the materials used for the Food Fights for Freedom Campaign.
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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, Food Fights for Freedom) (19 November 1943) , 5 page(s)
Description
Government document on the materials used for the Food Fights for Freedom Campaign.
Date Written / Recorded
19 November 1943, 1943
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Topic / Theme
Government programs, World War II, 1939-1945, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
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"FOOD FIGHTS FOR FREEDOM" Material
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, Food Fights for Freedom) , 5 page(s)
List of material available in the 'Food Fights for Freedom' program.
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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, Food Fights for Freedom) , 5 page(s)
Description
List of material available in the 'Food Fights for Freedom' program.
Field of Study
Food Studies Online
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Department of Agriculture
Topic / Theme
Government programs, Marketing and advertising, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Americans
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Franklin Roosevelt: Excerpts (Walking)
produced by Educational Video Group (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group), 3 mins
This silent film features excerpts of president Franklin D. Roosevelt, including glimpses of him walking.
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produced by Educational Video Group (Greenwood, IN: Educational Video Group), 3 mins
Description
This silent film features excerpts of president Franklin D. Roosevelt, including glimpses of him walking.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Archival footage
Contributor
Educational Video Group
Publisher
Educational Video Group
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Walking, Presidents, Disease and Health, Political and Social Movements, Depression & World War II (1929–1945)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by Educational Media Group
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