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At the time America was going through its worst economic crisis, Franklin Delano Roosevelt seemed to offer a natural talent for leadership. This...
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Following this country's entry into the Second World War, innocent American citizens of Japanese descent, known for their quiet reserve, were forced...
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Five past presidents discussed their thoughts and feelings about the presidency with CBS correspondent Eric Sevareid. Segments of these interviews...
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Unlike many strictly historical accounts, this documentary reveals something about the values and psychology behind the Great Depression. Since...
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A poignant, thought-provoking story illustrating that relationships and bonds can be formed between people from different backgrounds and beliefs....
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The nation’s history has been profoundly affected by strong men who used their power to shape the character of the office. Washington,...
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FDR’s Fireside Chats were important tools in implementing the New Deal, gaining firm control of the government and initiating laws and...
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Using reenactments of the Fireside Chats, historical newsreel footage and insightful commentary, this stimulating program shows how Roosevelt led...
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