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Biography, Admiral Richard E. Byrd
directed by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001; produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1961), 22 mins
For a time Richard Byrd reigned as the most admired man in America. He was the first to fly over the North and South Poles as well as the master of Antarctica, the final frontier of the world. Byrd inspired others to literally follow him to the ends of the Earth. He had to overcome brutal conditions and endless ru...
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directed by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001; produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1961), 22 mins
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For a time Richard Byrd reigned as the most admired man in America. He was the first to fly over the North and South Poles as well as the master of Antarctica, the final frontier of the world. Byrd inspired others to literally follow him to the ends of the Earth. He had to overcome brutal conditions and endless rumors about his drinking and his fear of flying. He conquered that fear just as he conquered the Poles. This is the story of the man who...
For a time Richard Byrd reigned as the most admired man in America. He was the first to fly over the North and South Poles as well as the master of Antarctica, the final frontier of the world. Byrd inspired others to literally follow him to the ends of the Earth. He had to overcome brutal conditions and endless rumors about his drinking and his fear of flying. He conquered that fear just as he conquered the Poles. This is the story of the man who remains the greatest explorer in American history.
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Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Author / Creator
Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001
Date Published / Released
1961, 1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Richard Evelyn Byrd, 1888-1957
Topic / Theme
Airplane pilots, Exploration camps, Explorers, American History, World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Biography, Fiorello LaGuardia
produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1961), 27 mins
This documentary, produced by A&E Television Networks, is about the life and political career of Fiorello LaGuardia.
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produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1961), 27 mins
Description
This documentary, produced by A&E Television Networks, is about the life and political career of Fiorello LaGuardia.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Date Published / Released
1961, 1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Fiorello H. La Guardia, 1882-1947
Topic / Theme
Mayors, Political machines, Politicians, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Biography, Harry S. Truman: Days of Decision
produced by David Lloyd Wolper, 1928-2010, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1961), 44 mins
This program is a vivid record of President Harry S. Truman, whose tenure is noted in popular memory for the atomic bombing of Japan and the controversial dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur.
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produced by David Lloyd Wolper, 1928-2010, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1961), 44 mins
Description
This program is a vivid record of President Harry S. Truman, whose tenure is noted in popular memory for the atomic bombing of Japan and the controversial dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
David Lloyd Wolper, 1928-2010, Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Date Published / Released
1961, 1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, World War II, 1939-1945, Truman Doctrine, 1947-1989, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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Biography, Knute Rockne
produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1961, originally published 1961), 32 mins
This documentary, produced by Jack Haley Jr., feature Knute Rockne, a famous Notre Dame football coach.
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produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1961, originally published 1961), 32 mins
Description
This documentary, produced by Jack Haley Jr., feature Knute Rockne, a famous Notre Dame football coach.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Knute Rockne, 1888-1931
Topic / Theme
Athletic coaches, Colleges and universities, American football, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Biography, The La Guardia Story
directed by Mel Stuart, 1928-2012; produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1961), 37 mins
Archival footage gives an appealing picture of the pugnacious "Little Flower." Highlights of La Guardia's career are shown as well as the mayor's speeches, public appearances and radio talks by which he sustained himself through three terms (1934-1945) as a Republican mayor in a Democratic city.
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directed by Mel Stuart, 1928-2012; produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1961), 37 mins
Description
Archival footage gives an appealing picture of the pugnacious "Little Flower." Highlights of La Guardia's career are shown as well as the mayor's speeches, public appearances and radio talks by which he sustained himself through three terms (1934-1945) as a Republican mayor in a Democratic city.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Author / Creator
Mel Stuart, 1928-2012
Date Published / Released
1961
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Fiorello H. La Guardia, 1882-1947
Topic / Theme
Government, Humanities
Copyright Message
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Biography, Babe Ruth: That Ever Livin' Babe
directed by Robert W. Foster; produced by Robert W. Foster, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962, originally published 1962), 53 mins
Profane and earthy, the Babe had a simplicity and warmth of spirit that were electrifying. But his greatness resides on the baseball diamond, where he set a roster of records capped by his 60-home run season. Here's his story, from his youth in Baltimore and his early career as a Red Sox pitcher to his years of gl...
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directed by Robert W. Foster; produced by Robert W. Foster, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962, originally published 1962), 53 mins
Description
Profane and earthy, the Babe had a simplicity and warmth of spirit that were electrifying. But his greatness resides on the baseball diamond, where he set a roster of records capped by his 60-home run season. Here's his story, from his youth in Baltimore and his early career as a Red Sox pitcher to his years of glory in Yankee pinstripes, and beyond.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robert W. Foster, Terry O'Sullivan, 1915-2006
Author / Creator
Robert W. Foster
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Terry O'Sullivan, 1915-2006
Person Discussed
Babe Ruth, 1895-1948
Topic / Theme
Athletes, Sports occupations, Athletic events, Baseball, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Biography, Clarence Darrow
directed by Forrest Allen, fl. 1962; produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, in Biography and Profiles (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962, originally published 1962), 35 mins
Clarence Darrow, the controversial attorney who often championed the unpopular cause, reviews his most famous cases, including his defense of Eugene Debs in 1894; the Leopold and Loeb trial in 1924; and the 1925 Scopes trial, when he opposed William Jennings Bryan.
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directed by Forrest Allen, fl. 1962; produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, in Biography and Profiles (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962, originally published 1962), 35 mins
Description
Clarence Darrow, the controversial attorney who often championed the unpopular cause, reviews his most famous cases, including his defense of Eugene Debs in 1894; the Leopold and Loeb trial in 1924; and the 1925 Scopes trial, when he opposed William Jennings Bryan.
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Author / Creator
Forrest Allen, fl. 1962
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography, Profiles
Speaker / Narrator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Clarence Darrow, 1857-1938
Topic / Theme
Criminals, Evolution, Lawyers, Legal defense, Verdicts, Scopes Monkey Trial, Dayton, TN, 1925, Humanities
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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Biography, Dag Hammarskjold
directed by Alan Landsburg, 1933-; produced by Alan Landsburg, 1933-, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962), 26 mins
Biography of Dag Hammarskjöld, UN Secretary-General from 1953 to 1961, who died in a plane crash while on a mission in Katanga.
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directed by Alan Landsburg, 1933-; produced by Alan Landsburg, 1933-, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962), 26 mins
Description
Biography of Dag Hammarskjöld, UN Secretary-General from 1953 to 1961, who died in a plane crash while on a mission in Katanga.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
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
Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld, 1905-1961
Topic / Theme
Diplomats, International relations, Peace, Cold War, 1945-1989, Suez Crisis, 1956, Hungarian Revolution of 1956, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
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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, George Bernard Shaw
directed by Alan Landsburg, 1933-; produced by Alan Landsburg, 1933-, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962), 25 mins
As a playwright, George Bernard Shaw created many unforgettable characters, but the most intriguing was his own. Shaw claimed to be a philosopher, novelist, socialist, statesman, dramatist, theologian, vegetarian, fanatic, and fluent liar. This documentary sets the facts straight.
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directed by Alan Landsburg, 1933-; produced by Alan Landsburg, 1933-, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962), 25 mins
Description
As a playwright, George Bernard Shaw created many unforgettable characters, but the most intriguing was his own. Shaw claimed to be a philosopher, novelist, socialist, statesman, dramatist, theologian, vegetarian, fanatic, and fluent liar. This documentary sets the facts straight.
Field of Study
Literature
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Alan Landsburg, 1933-
Author / Creator
Alan Landsburg, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Person Discussed
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Topic / Theme
Biographies, World Language & Literature
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of A&E Television.
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