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F.D.R. — The Man Who Changed America
F.D.R. — The Man Who Changed America
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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The Face of Wisdom Series (8 Titles)
The Face of Wisdom Series (8 Titles)
The wisdom and experience of the eight women profiled in this 1993 series by filmmaker Catherine Busch-Johnston can serve as models for all who hope...
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The Face of Wisdom: Aurora Pacheco
The Face of Wisdom: Aurora Pacheco
Acts of passion and kindness have made women like Aurora Pacheco memorable in the hearts and minds of all of us. As postmaster of a small district in...
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The Face of Wisdom: Barbara Mettler
The Face of Wisdom: Barbara Mettler
By the time Barbara Mettler entered high school, she knew that rhythm and body movement were the sources of her joy. Barbara always delighted herself...
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The Face of Wisdom: Betty Kozasa
The Face of Wisdom: Betty Kozasa
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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The Face of Wisdom: Frances O'Brien
The Face of Wisdom: Frances O'Brien
Frances O'Brien spent her life probing the secrets of the universe -- first with education, by developing her mind, then with maturity, by...
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The Face of Wisdom: Glenora Sayers
The Face of Wisdom: Glenora Sayers
Glenora Young-Sayers' commitment to keep a diary has rewarded her over the years with an increased capacity for wisdom and compassion. The emotional...
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The Face of Wisdom: Leontine Kelly
The Face of Wisdom: Leontine Kelly
For Leontine Kelly, firsthand experiences of racism became a valuable resource for her work as a pastor, social justice advocate, and bishop in the...
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The Face of Wisdom: Nellie Red Owl
The Face of Wisdom: Nellie Red Owl
Nellie Red Owl is a Native American elder of the Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. Born only 16 years after her tribe's massacre at Wounded Knee, she...
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The Face of Wisdom: Rose Lucey
The Face of Wisdom: Rose Lucey
Rose Lucey's understanding of “family” began as a child growing up in one of Boston's Italian ghettos. As a child outside her neighborhood, however,...
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Leonardo DaVinci and His Art
Leonardo DaVinci and His Art
A close examination of Leonardo's famous works provides a basis for appreciating his particular style and the beauty of his art. Reflecting his...
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Mark Twain Gives an Interview
Mark Twain Gives an Interview
This is a twist on Hal Holbrook’s classic interpretation of Mark Twain. In this portrayal, Holbrook/Twain responds in character to young people's...
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