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Abraham Lincoln (2nd Ed.)
Abraham Lincoln (2nd Ed.)
"U.S. Eagle," the All-American puppet, helps young viewers understand why Abraham Lincoln was so important to our history, reviewing his days as a...
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Across Five Aprils
Across Five Aprils
A two part program based on the books by Irene Hunt. A Time to Choose: This human drama deals with the early rumors of civil war and the confusion...
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Across Five Aprils: A Time to Choose
Across Five Aprils: A Time to Choose
This human drama deals with the early rumors of civil war and the confusion and controversy over what such a war would mean to the members of one...
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Across Five Aprils: War and Hope
Across Five Aprils: War and Hope
This realistic dramatization deals with the difficult social issues and intense emotional conflicts raised in a family whose two sons have taken...
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Across the Ocean Sea
Across the Ocean Sea
The convenience and comfort of a modern airplane journey experienced by Jodi, a young girl returning to America from Europe, are strikingly...
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Adam Clayton Powell
Adam Clayton Powell
Adam Clayton Powell’s life was a controversial one, involving militancy during the chapter of American history that saw a number of militant black...
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The American Cowboy
The American Cowboy
A film that recreates the American cowboy: how he lived, worked, rode and fought. The film brings to life the long cattle drives, the bitter range...
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The American Document Series (10 Titles)
The American Document Series (10 Titles)
Explore American Civil changes throughout history with these 10 informative programs. Bill of Rights: Its Origins and a User’s Guide in Five Easy...
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The American Parade Series (8 Titles)
The American Parade Series (8 Titles)
Powerful American presidents, the Industrial Revolution, Walt Whitman and American poetry, Boss Tweed and city government corruption, the settling of...
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American Revolution: The Cause of Liberty
American Revolution: The Cause of Liberty
Michael Douglas stars as John Laurens in a story based on actual correspondence between John and his father, Henry, who was president of the First...
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American Revolution: The Impossible War
American Revolution: The Impossible War
In this sequel to "The Cause of Liberty," John Laurens (Michael Douglas) joins the Revolutionary Army while his father, Henry, struggles on the...
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Amerindian Legacy
Amerindian Legacy
Amerindian Legacy explores the many important contributions first made by the Amerindians, including their contributions to the world’s economy, the...
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