Browse by Subject: U.S. History

"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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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...
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Based on the book by Irene Hunt. This human drama deals with the early rumors of civil war and the confusion and controversy over what such a war...
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Based on the book by Irene Hunt. This realistic dramatization deals with the difficult social issues and intense emotional conflicts raised in a...
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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’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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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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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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Powerful American presidents, the Industrial Revolution, Walt Whitman and American poetry, Boss Tweed and city government corruption, the settling of...
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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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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 explores the many important contributions first made by the Amerindians, including their contributions to the world’s economy, the...
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