This miniseries uses letters, diaries, speeches, historical text and military records to document and acknowledge the sacrifices and accomplishments of African-American servicemen and women since the earliest days of the republic. |
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This moving PBS documentary chronicles the sacrificial courage of African-American men and woman who have served our country in time of war, from the Revolution to Iraq, to help secure freedom for all American citizens. Hosted by Halle Berry and using diaries, letters and other first-hand accounts, this program reveals what motivated these heroes to fight foreign foes for rights that they themselves did not always enjoy back home. |
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Executive produced by jazz lover Clint Eastwood, this documentary portrait chronicles the life and career of the legendary Dave Brubeck, whose gift for improv and experimental time signatures injected the jazz medium with inventive new rhythms. Highlights include revealing interviews with Yo-Yo Ma, Bill Cosby, Sting and George Lucas, plus a never-before-aired interview Brubeck filmed with Walter Cronkite. |
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Executive produced by jazz lover Clint Eastwood, this documentary portrait chronicles the life and career of the legendary Dave Brubeck, whose gift for improv and experimental time signatures injected the jazz medium with inventive new rhythms. Highlights include revealing interviews with |
This moving documentary series chronicles the sacrificial courage of African-American men and woman who have served our country in time of war, from the Revolution to Iraq, to help secure freedom for all American citizens. |
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This moving documentary series chronicles the sacrificial courage of African-American men and woman who have served our country in time of war, from the Revolution to Iraq, to help secure freedom for all American citizens. |
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This moving documentary series chronicles the sacrificial courage of African-American men and woman who have served our country in time of war, from the Revolution to Iraq, to help secure freedom for all American citizens. |
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Veteran newsman Walter Cronkite narrates this look at the economic and political developments that transpired in Europe after World War II, including the Marshall Plan, America's massive economic stimulus package that helped rebuild the continent. Authoritative interviews, along with Cronkite's own reflections, also shed light on the long-range consequences of the postwar recovery, including how it laid the foundation for the Cold War. |
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Using rarely seen primary source materials, this intense History Channel documentary examines the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, an event that changed not only the course of American history, but that of the world. Television news footage, radio reports, home movies and eyewitness accounts offer in-depth details about the tragic events of that November ... |
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This documentary uses interviews with celebrated figures like Ram Dass to shine a light on the extraordinary life of Aldous Huxley's wife, Laura, who authored several books and founded a nonprofit organization. |
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Using rarely seen primary source materials, this intense History Channel documentary examines the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, an event that changed not only the course of American history, but that of the world. Television news footage, radio reports, home movies and eyewitness accounts offer in-depth details about the tragic events of that November day and the resulting inquiries that continue to generate controversy. |
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Giving an in-depth look at the design and construction of the SS United States, this documentary also covers her glory days and eventual decline into obscurity. Rare archival footage plus interviews with journalist Walter Cronkite, artist LeRoy Neiman, maritime historian |
This disc includes "Invasion and Breakout" and "Hot Pursuit." |
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This disc includes "Rattling the Saber" and "We Strike Back." |
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This disc includes "Hitting Them Harder" and "Unconditional Surrender." |
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Follow America's hard-fought struggle to bring Allied forces to victory in this comprehensive eight-hour collection, hosted by Gen. John S.D. Eisenhower (son of the U.S. president and general). Highlights include the Battle of Britain, the invasion of Italy, D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge and much more. The expert narration is provided by President Ronald Reagan, news legend Walter Cronkite and acclaimed actor Raymond Massey. |
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Giving an in-depth look at the design and construction of the SS United States, this documentary also covers her glory days and eventual decline into obscurity. Rare archival footage plus interviews with journalist Walter Cronkite, artist LeRoy Neiman, maritime historian William H. Miller Jr., and noted crew and passengers tell the tale of what many consider to be the greatest American ocean liner of all time. |
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As Hotel Chelsea, a New York City Bohemian treasure, faces a makeover at the hands of a new management company, filmmaker Abel Ferrara salutes the building's raucous past and formidable list of former tenants. Vintage footage, interviews and historical reenactments highlight the adventures of such luminous residents as Janis Joplin, |
This disc includes "Theater Commanders" and "Field Commanders." |
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This disc includes "Pentagon Commanders" and "8th Air force Commanders." |
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This disc includes "Battle on Two Continents" and "Central Pacific & Marine Commanders." |
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This disc includes "Island Hopping" and "Victory at Last." |
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As Hotel Chelsea, a New York City Bohemian treasure, faces a makeover at the hands of a new management company, filmmaker Abel Ferrara salutes the building's raucous past and formidable list of former tenants. Vintage footage, interviews and historical reenactments highlight the adventures of such luminous residents as Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, Sid Vicious, Ethan Hawke, William S. Burroughs and Milos Forman. |
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This disc includes "Invasion and Breakout" and "Hot Pursuit." |
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This disc includes "Rattling the Saber" and "We Strike Back." |
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This disc includes "Hitting Them Harder" and "Unconditional Surrender." |
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This disc includes "D-Day" and "Battle of the Bulge." |
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This disc includes "D-Day" and "Battle of the Bulge." |
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This disc includes "Battle on Two Continents" and "Central Pacific & Marine Commanders." |
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This disc includes "Island Hopping" and "Victory at Last." |
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David Leaf's provocative documentary -- produced in collaboration with Yoko Ono -- examines John Lennon's growing involvement in antiwar efforts from 1966 to 1976 and the U.S. government's attempts to silence him. |
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Filmmaker Kristi Jacobson celebrates the life of her sharp-tongued grandfather, Toots Shor, a colorful Manhattan restaurateur who counted among his clientele scores of celebrities, including Frank Sinatra, Joe DiMaggio and Dwight Eisenhower. Interviews with Shor's pals, such as Lauren Bacall, Walter Cronkite and Yogi Berra, recall the post-World War II days when regular folk mingled at the bar with movie stars, sports heroes and politicians. |
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American glider pilots played an important but little-known role in World War II: This fascinating documentary traces the history and contributions of these daring heroes who risked their lives to supply soldiers behind enemy lines with food, medical supplies and other necessities. Narrated by Hal Holbrook, the program features rare archival footage and interviews with experts including Walter Cronkite and glider pilot Leo Cordier. |
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David Leaf's provocative documentary -- produced in collaboration with Yoko Ono -- examines John Lennon's growing involvement in antiwar efforts from 1966 to 1976 and the U.S. government's attempts to silence him. |
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American glider pilots played an important but little-known role in World War II: This fascinating documentary traces the history and contributions of these daring heroes who risked their lives to supply soldiers behind enemy lines with food, medical supplies and other necessities. Narrated by Hal Holbrook, the program features rare archival footage and interviews with experts... |
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Filmmaker Kristi Jacobson celebrates the life of her sharp-tongued grandfather, Toots Shor, a colorful Manhattan restaurateur who counted among his clientele scores of celebrities, including Frank Sinatra, |
This inventive, mildly fictionalized documentary follows noted editor Lewis Lapham as he introduces two Ivy League graduates to America's elite in an effort to examine the role of class and moneyed privilege in American democracy. With stops at the Pentagon, posh Manhattan parties and more, Lapham encounters luminaries -- including |
This inventive, mildly fictionalized documentary follows noted editor Lewis Lapham as he introduces two Ivy League graduates to America's elite in an effort to examine the role of class and moneyed privilege in American democracy. With stops at the Pentagon, posh Manhattan parties and more, Lapham encounters luminaries -- including James Baker III and Walter Cronkite -- who each share their perspectives on America's ruling class. |
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Although they're not soldiers, they die in the line of service, defending the ideals of truth and freedom. This documentary chronicles the deaths of seven journalists killed on assignment, covering conflicts around the world. |
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Although they're not soldiers, they die in the line of service, defending the ideals of truth and freedom. This documentary chronicles the deaths of seven journalists killed on assignment, covering conflicts around the world. |
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World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle is the subject of this documentary that chronicles the journalist's experiences and work during the war. An Indiana native, Pyle was killed by Japanese machine-gun fire in 1945. The film depicts the war correspondent's wartime efforts and personal reflections through reenactments, photos and words from Pyle himself. Interviews include |
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Brooklyn-based Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm represented a series of firsts: She was the first African-American woman elected to Congress and the first black person and woman to run a serious, high-profile campaign in the U.S. presidential primary. She made further history when she vied for the presidency in 1972. And while her inspiring journey would have made headlines today, it was virtually ignored by the mainstream media at the time. |
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World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle is the subject of this documentary that chronicles the journalist's experiences and work during the war. An Indiana native, Pyle was killed by Japanese machine-gun fire in 1945. The film depicts the war correspondent's wartime efforts and personal reflections through reenactments, photos and words from Pyle himself. Interviews include Gerald Ford, Walter Cronkite and Andy Rooney. |
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Walter Cronkite's pronouncement "You are there" -- a witness to history's great moments -- greeted viewers of this popular television series that aired from 1953-1957. Hosted by reporters such as Charles Collingwood and Mike Wal... |
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Walter Cronkite's pronouncement "You are there" -- a witness to history's great moments -- greeted viewers of this popular television series that aired from 1953-1957. Hosted by reporters such as Charles Collingwood and Mike Wallace, the program investigated historical events as though they were breaking news. This installment recounts the search for and capture of Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth, and the first oil strike in Texas. |
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Brooklyn-based Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm represented a series of firsts: She was the first African-American woman elected to Congress and the first black person and woman to run a serious, high-profile campaign in the U.S. presidential primary. She made further history when she vied for the presidency in 1972. And while her inspiring journey would have made headlin... |
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This disc includes the first part of the program. |
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Weapons of mass destruction are the topic of this series that explores the potential for small attacks, and even Armageddon. In the first part, historical context is provided for biological and chemical weapons, and survivors share their stories. Next, the focus shifts to past and present-day dangers of nuclear weapons, followed by a look at international terrorist organizations. The series concludes with a look at how Armageddon can be avoided. |
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Beloved anchorman Walter Cronkite hosts this look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of the CBS news team. Morley Safer, Ed Bradley and a young Dan Rather report on every aspect of the divisive conflict -- from the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu through the My Lai massacre, the Tet offensive and the fall of Saigon -- in the process revealing the war's effects not just on those who fought it, but on those who remained at home as well. |
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This disc includes the first part of the series. |
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This disc includes the second part of the series. |
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Beloved anchorman Walter Cronkite hosts this look at the Vietnam War through the eyes of the CBS news team. Morley Safer, Ed Bradley and a young Dan Rather report on every aspect of the divisive conflict -- from the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu through the My Lai massacre, the Tet offensive and the fall of Saigon -- in the process revealing the war's effects not just on those who fought it, but on those who remained at home as well. |
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This disc includes the episode "Silent Killers - Poisons and Plagues." |
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This disc includes the episode "Nuclear Nightmares - Losing Control." |
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This disc includes the episode "The New Face of Terror - Upping the Ante." |
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This disc includes the episode "Confronting Terrorism - Turning the Tide." |
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This disc includes the third part of the program. |
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This disc includes the second part of the program. |
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Hosted by Walter Cronkite, this tribute to the soldiers of the U.S. Army profiles those who have engaged in active combat as well as the servicemen and women who work behind the scenes. In candid interviews, these heroes share their personal stories and reflections on sacrifice, service and duty. Sen. Bob Dole, Korean War vet and G.I. Joe creator Don Levine, Army brat Shaquille O'Neal, former POW Jessica Lynch and many others are featured. |
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This disc includes the episode "Silent Killers - Poisons and Plagues." |
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Legendary newsman Walter Cronkite hosts this comprehensive study of World War II's European theater, from the rise of Hitler's National Socialism in Germany to Victory in Europe Day and beyond. Authoritative analysis examines the role of weapons, battles, leaders and soldiers in conflicts from Italy to Finland, and rare combat and other archival footage bring to life the greatest armed conflict the world has ever seen. |
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This disc includes the episode "Nuclear Nightmares - Losing Control." |
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This disc includes the episode "The New Face of Terror - Upping the Ante." |
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This disc includes the episode "Confronting Terrorism - Turning the Tide." |
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This disc includes the first part of the program. |
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This disc includes the second part of the program. |
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This disc includes the third part of the program. |
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This disc includes the first part of the series. |
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This disc includes the second part of the series. |
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Bringing back a half century of television memories, this comprehensive documentary features clips from vintage newsreels and dozens of boob-tube classics such as "I Love Lucy," "Gunsmoke," "Dragnet," "Laugh-In," "Saturday Night Live" and "Dallas." Scores of small-screen icons -- including Steve Allen, Milton Berle |
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Hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalist Walter Cronkite, this comprehensive documentary pays tribute to the sacrifices of the 16 million who served in the American armed forces during World War II. Touching on everything from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the invasion of Europe and beyond, the program combines archival footage and personal accounts to detail the remarkable achievements of U.S. forces during the defining event of the 20th ce... |
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Hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalist Walter Cronkite, this comprehensive documentary pays tribute to the sacrifices of the 16 million who served in the American armed forces during World War II. Touching on everything from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the invasion of Europe and beyond, the program combines archival footage and personal accounts to detail the remarkable achievements of U.S. forces during the defining event of the 20th ce... |
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America grew to be a world leader through its many notable triumphs and accomplishments, most of which occurred during the 20th century. This collection consists of three volumes full of exciting details about the events that helped mold America into a country that continues to be full of innovation and inspiration. Included are "The Eagle Soars," "Wonders of the Century" and "Miracles of Communication." |
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Hosted by Walter Cronkite, this tribute to the soldiers of the U.S. Army profiles those who have engaged in active combat as well as the servicemen and women who work behind the scenes. In candid interviews, these heroes share their personal stories and reflections on sacrifice, service and duty. Sen. Bob Dole, Korean War vet and G.I. Joe creator Don Levine, Army brat Sh... |
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Bringing back a half century of television memories, this comprehensive documentary features clips from vintage newsreels and dozens of boob-tube classics such as "I Love Lucy," "Gunsmoke," "Dragnet," "Laugh-In," "Saturday Night Live" and "Dallas." Scores of small-screen icons -- including Steve Allen, Milton Berle, Art Linkletter, Carol Burnett and Walter Cronkite -- discuss the history of the medium and the parts they played in its development. |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Europe: The Allies Close In," The Scandinavian and Soviet Fronts" and "The Eastern Front." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Cronkite's War Years," "The Seeds of War,"The German High Command," "Invasion: The Allies Attack" and "Battleground Italy." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Air War Over Europe," "Europe: Wars Within A War" and "Victory." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Europe: The Allies Close In," The Scandinavian and Soviet Fronts" and "The Eastern Front." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Cronkite's War Years," "The Seeds of War,"The German High Command," "Invasion: The Allies Attack" and "Battleground Italy." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Air War Over Europe," "Europe: Wars Within A War" and "Victory." |
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America grew to be a world leader through its many notable triumphs and accomplishments, most of which occurred during the 20th century. This collection consists of three volumes full of exciting details about the events that helped mold America into a country that continues to be full of innovation and inspiration. Included are "The Eagle Soars," "Wonders of the Century" and "Miracles of Communication." |
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Created by PBS, this entertaining program takes historical figures and places them in the middle of an animated adventure. "Liberty's Kids" is a fascinating, riveting way to teach kids about events that took place way before they were born. |
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Sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington makes her own "midnight ride" in Westchester County, NY. Benedict Arnold fights for "respect" from Congress. |
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This disc includes the following episode: "The Boston Tea Party." |
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Ben Franklin sets up residence in Paris and begins his uphill battle to enlist France in the American cause. |
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This disc includes the following episode: "Give Me Liberty." |
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Washington recrosses the Delaware River on Christmas Day. His troops defeat the sleeping Hessians at Trenton. |
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At the low point of the war for the Americans, Washington's adjutant, Gen. Joseph Reed, questions the commander's ability to lead. |
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Ben Franklin, appointed to a commission to negotiate a treaty with the French, sails for France aboard the ship Reprisal. |
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A failed peace conference convinces the American leaders that the British have no interest in making peace. |
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Deborah Samson masquerades as a man so she can enlist in the Continental Army. Washington and French Gen. Rochambeau disagree. |
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The kids, thinking they're reporting on the sighting of a "sea monster" in New York harbor, instead meet David Bushnell, the father of the submarine. |
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Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson is forced by Benedict Arnold to abandon the governor's residence in Richmond. |
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At the Battle of Long Island, Washington fights the British in open-field battles -- with catastrophic results. |
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James travels to New York, where he meets an Iroquois chief and learns firsthand about atrocities committed by Iroquois and American alike. |
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As Hessians arrive off the coast of Staten Island, John Adams convinces Congress that independence is the only answer to the colonies' problems. |
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Sarah returns to Philadelphia. Henri gets into a scrape with a Tory boy when the Tory makes disparaging comments about Ben Franklin. |
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James, Sarah and Henri meet Thomas Paine and learn of his belief that the common man can rule himself. |
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In the Ohio territory, Shawnee Chief Cornstalk and his people are caught between the Americans and the British, with tragic results. |
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George Washington arrives in Boston to take command of the army, but he has no idea if the New Englanders will follow a Virginian. |
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Spanish Governor Bernardo de Galvez aids the American cause by capturing Baton Rouge, Natchez and Mobile from the British. |
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When Patriot mail falls into the hands of the British, James and Sarah agree to carry important letters safely to New York. |
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Turning the typical history lesson on its head, this riveting program -- which features the voices of celebrities such as Billy Crystal and Walter Cronkite -- offers a fun way to teach kids about events that took place long before they were born. |
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With the signing of the Treaty of Paris, loyalists are forced to leave their homes. Many slaves move to Canada to avoid being returned to slavery. |
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The first major battle of the war results in a victory for the crown, but at such a high cost to the British that the American cause gains momentum. |
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The colonies decide they need a national army. John Adams nominates George Washington over other candidates to lead the new force. |
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Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold reluctantly join forces to capture Fort Ticonderoga in New York, thereby expanding the war beyond New England. |
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The Revolutionary War begins with the battles of Lexington and Concord. Minutemen citizens take up arms to fight the powerful, experienced Red Coats. |
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Moses, James, Sarah and Henri hide at poet Phillis Wheatley's house in Boston, where some of His Majesty's soldiers are being quartered. |
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Colonists in Boston rebel against "taxation without representation" by throwing a fortune in tea into the harbor. |
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This disc includes the following: "The Early Years," "World War II" and "The Cold War." |
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This disc includes the following: "Television and Politics," "Vietnam and Civil Rights" and Man on the Moon." |
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This disc includes the following episode: "The Boston Tea Party." |
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This disc includes: "The 70's and Career Recap" and "A Remarkable Century." |
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This disc includes the following episode: "Give Me Liberty." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "The Boston Tea Party," "The Intolerable Acts," "United We Stand," "Liberty Or Death!," "The Midnight Ride," "The Shot Heard Around the World" and "The Green Mountain Boys." |
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"Liberty's Kids" takes the typical history lesson and turns it on its head. The result? A fascinating, riveting way to teach kids about events that took place way before they were born. Created by PBS, this entertaining program (which features the voices of celebrities such as Billy Crystal and Walter Cronkite) takes historical figures and places them in the middle of an animated adventure. |
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The States struggle to unite politically before the arrival of the French ambassador. Henri befriends Wappinger Abraham Nimham. |
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News of the American victory at Saratoga helps pave the way for Ben Franklin to negotiate a treaty with France. |
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James, Sarah and Henri are there as George Washington and his Continental Army endure a horrible winter at Valley Forge. |
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Benedict Arnold is the true hero of the Battle of Saratoga but is angered when he fails to receive proper recognition. |
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The 19-year-old Marquis de Lafayette arrives after an eventful journey from France and offers his services to Congress. |
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"Liberty's Kids" takes the typical history lesson and turns it on its head. The result? A fascinating, riveting way to teach kids about events that took place way before they were born. Created by PBS, this entertaining program (which features the voices of celebrities such as Billy Crystal and Walter Cronkite) takes historical figures and places them in the middle of an animated adventure. |
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Virginia slave James Armistead joins Lafayette and spies on Benedict Arnold. Then, as a double agent, he gives false information to Gen. Cornwallis. |
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Benedict Arnold tries to hand West Point over to British, but his plot is uncovered when his accomplice, Maj. Andre, is captured. |
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Sailing to England, Sarah is shipwrecked and saved by Jones. Later, she comes to the realization that she is now, in her heart, an American. |
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Created by PBS, this entertaining program takes historical figures and places them in the middle of an animated adventure. "Liberty's Kids" is a fascinating, riveting way to teach kids about events that took place way before they were born. |
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Documentarian Jennifer Baichwal tells the true stories behind the faces of the Kentucky Appalachian inhabitants -- once labeled hillbillies -- who were originally captured through the camera lens of photographer Shelby Lee Adams 30 years earlier. Baichwal tracks the lives of two families who hav... |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "The Second Continental Congress," "Bunker Hill," "Postmaster General Franklin," "Washington Takes Command," "Common Sense," "The 1st Fourth of July" and "New York, New York." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "The Turtle," "One Life to Lose," "Captain Molly," "American Crisis," "Across the Deleware" and "An American In Paris." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Sybil Ludington," "Lafayette Arrives," "The Hessians are Coming," "Valley Forge," "Allies At Last," "Honor and Compromise" and "The New Frontier." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Not Yet Begun to Fight," "The Great Galvez," "In Praise of Ben," "Bostonians," "Benedict Arnold," "Conflict in the South" and "Deborah Samson: Soldier of the Revolution." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "James Armistead," "Yorktown," "Born Free and Equal," "The Man Who Wouldn't Be King," "Going Home" and "We the People." |
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In the climatic battle of the war, Moses' brother, a soldier for the British, is sent into harm's way and is aided by a sympathetic Hessian soldier. |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "The Boston Tea Party," "The Intolerable Acts," "United We Stand," "Liberty Or Death!," "The Midnight Ride," "The Shot Heard Around the World" and "The Green Mountain Boys." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "The Second Continental Congress," "Bunker Hill," "Postmaster General Franklin," "Washington Takes Command," "Common Sense," "The 1st Fourth of July" and "New York, New York." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "The Turtle," "One Life to Lose," "Captain Molly," "American Crisis," "Across the Deleware" and "An American In Paris." |
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Documentarian Jennifer Baichwal tells the true stories behind the faces of the Kentucky Appalachian inhabitants -- once labeled hillbillies -- who were originally captured through the camera lens of photographer Shelby Lee Adams 30 years earlier. Baichwal tracks the lives of two families who have each endured their share of heartache throughout their struggle to resist the influence of American popular culture. |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Sybil Ludington," "Lafayette Arrives," "The Hessians are Coming," "Valley Forge," "Allies At Last," "Honor and Compromise" and "The New Frontier." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Not Yet Begun to Fight," "The Great Galvez," "In Praise of Ben," "Bostonians," "Benedict Arnold," "Conflict in the South" and "Deborah Samson: Soldier of the Revolution." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "James Armistead," "Yorktown," "Born Free and Equal," "The Man Who Wouldn't Be King," "Going Home" and "We the People." |
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Join legendary newsman Walter Cronkite on a journey through the 20th century in this award-winning program documenting the events that shaped the world. Archival photos and newsreel clips cover the development of organized crime, the Great Depression, World War I and World War II, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the struggle for civil rights, the space race, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the Vietnam War, to name a few. |
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Ben Franklin and John Adams sign the peace treaty with England. In New York, some members of Washington's officer corps want him to become king. |
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Massachusetts slave "Mum Bett" sues for her freedom. When she wins, she renames herself Elizabeth Freeman. |
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This disc includes the following: "The Early Years," "World War II" and "The Cold War." |
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This disc includes the following: "Television and Politics," "Vietnam and Civil Rights" and Man on the Moon." |
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This disc includes: "The 70's and Career Recap" and "A Remarkable Century." |
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America's leaders meet at a convention in Philadelphia and decide to write a radical new Constitution. |
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"Liberty's Kids" takes the typical history lesson and turns it on its head. The result? A fascinating, riveting way to teach kids about events that took place way before they were born. Created by PBS, this entertaining program (which features the voices of celebrities such as Billy Crystal and Walter Cronkite) takes historical figures and places them in the middle of an animated adventure. |
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Paul Revere and William Dawes spread the word that the "British are coming!" on the eve of "the shot heard round the world." |
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Patrick Henry, the greatest speaker of his day, stirs the South to the cause of freedom with his famous "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech. |
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At the First Continental Congress, Sam and John Adams argue that the Intolerable Acts are not just a New England problem, they're an American problem. |
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Although the Korean War was dubbed a "police action," it had all the makings of a full-fledged battle, with American forces stationed on the ground and thousands of lives lost. No one can bear witness to this piece of history better than the war's veterans, including Medal of Honor awardees General Ray Davis and Colonel Carl Sitter, who saw action there; this documentary gives them a forum to air their views and memories. |
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Although the Korean War was dubbed a "police action," it had all the makings of a full-fledged battle, with American forces stationed on the ground and thousands of lives lost. No one can bear witness to this piece of history better than the war's veterans, including Medal of Honor awardees General Ray Davis and Colonel Carl Sitter, who saw action there; this documentary gives them a forum to air their views and memories. |
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Combat in the Huertgen Forest ranked among the most devastating of World War II, with American and German forces suffering casualties upwards of 60,000 troops. More than a half-century later, soldiers from both sides assemble at the site for an emotional reunion. The intense feelings they experienced as young men are never far from the surface. Tom Brokaw, |
Combat in the Huertgen Forest ranked among the most devastating of World War II, with American and German forces suffering casualties upwards of 60,000 troops. More than a half-century later, soldiers from both sides assemble at the site for an emotional reunion. The intense feelings they experienced as young men are never far from the surface. Tom Brokaw, Walter Cronkite and John Kenneth Galbraith provide commentary. |
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This disc includes the segment "Politics And The Presidency." |
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This disc includes the segment "Executive Vision." |
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This disc includes the segment "The Candidate." |
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This disc includes the segment "An Office And Its Powers." |
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This is the first documentary series ever to profile all 41 of America's chief executives. The series tells the nation's story from the perspective of the highest office in the land and features exclusive interviews with living former presidents. |
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This disc includes the segment "A Matter of Destiny." |
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This disc includes the segment "Politics And The Presidency." |
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This disc includes the segment "Executive Vision." |
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This disc includes the segment "The Candidate." |
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This disc includes the segment "An Office And Its Powers." |
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This disc includes the segment "A Matter of Destiny." |
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This is the first documentary series ever to profile all 41 of America's chief executives. The series tells the nation's story from the perspective of the highest office in the land and features exclusive interviews with living former presidents. |
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This disc includes the following chapters: "Prologue," "The Luftwaffe," "Battle of Britain," "Target: Hamburg," "Target: Schweinfurt," "Bombing of Ploesti" and "Conquest of the Air." Extras include the featurettes "Fighters of the RAF" and "Defenders of the Reich." |
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This disc includes the following chapters: "Road to Rome," "Winning of France," "Victory in Europe," "Pearl Harbor" and "Japanese Perimeter." Extras include the featurettes "B-17 Flying Fortress," "P-51 Mustang" and "P-47 Thunderbolt." |
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This disc includes the following chapters: "Blockade," "The Road to Japan," "Kamikaze" and "Defeat of Japan." Extras include the bonus featurette "B-24 Liberator." |
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This disc includes the following chapters: "Road to Rome," "Winning of France," "Victory in Europe," "Pearl Harbor" and "Japanese Perimeter." Extras include the featurettes "B-17 Flying Fortress," "P-51 Mustang" and "P-47 Thunderbolt." |
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This disc includes the following chapters: "Blockade," "The Road to Japan," "Kamikaze" and "Defeat of Japan." Extras include the bonus featurette "B-24 Liberator." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "First Blood," "Empires & Armies" and "Horse Warriors." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Gunpowder," "Revolution" and "Blood & Iron." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "War Machines" and "The Price of War." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "First Blood," "Empires & Armies" and "Horse Warriors." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "Gunpowder," "Revolution" and "Blood & Iron." |
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This disc includes the following episodes: "War Machines" and "The Price of War." |
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Dwight D. Eisenhower's extraordinary military and political career comes into sharp focus with this authoritative profile. Recordings of Eisenhower and insightful interviews help tell the story of the complex man and his journey to the White House. |
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Drawing from more than 3,000 years of military history, this eight-part documentary charts the evolution of armed conflict. The exploits of Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, the Aztecs, the American and French revolutionaries and many more populate this exhaustive account, which The New York Times called "one of the most ambitious documentaries of recent years." Broadcasting legend Walter Cronkite narrates. |
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At the 1939 World's Fair, NBC announced the arrival of scheduled, broadcast television, a development the public was initially slow to accept. But in the following years, TV revolutionized entertainment and modern culture. This program charts the history of the small screen, from the early pioneers in the field to today's technological advances. Interviews with media figures offer an insider's insight into the industry that changed the world. |
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At the 1939 World's Fair, NBC announced the arrival of scheduled, broadcast television, a development the public was initially slow to accept. But in the following years, TV revolutionized entertainment and modern culture. This program charts the history of the small screen, from the early pioneers in the field to today's technological advances. Interviews with media figures offer an insider's insight into the industry that changed the world. |
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Like Richard Lester's A Hard Day's Night, this documentary follows the Beatles on their first trip to America in February 1964. Documentarian brothers Albert and David Maysles were given surprising access to the band during several of their concerts and even their influential first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." Performance clips include "All My Loving," "I Saw Her Standing There" and "This Boy." |
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Like Richard Lester's A Hard Day's Night, this documentary follows the Beatles on their first trip to America in February 1964. Documentarian brothers Albert and David Maysles were given surprising access to the band during several of their concerts and even their influential first appearance on "The |
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Filmed largely in Sarajevo during the bitter Bosnian War, this provocative documentary from filmmaker Marcel Ophüls dissects the complex ethical and moral challenges that face journalists who report on armed conflicts. Paying attention to the Western media's proclivity for oversimplify war reporting, this film features interviews with scores of influential politicians, philosophers and journalists, such as Walter Cronkite and Christiane Amanpour. |
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Filmed largely in Sarajevo during the bitter Bosnian War, this provocative documentary from filmmaker Marcel Ophüls dissects the complex ethical and moral challenges that face journalists who report on armed conflicts. Paying attention to the Western media's proclivity for oversimplify war reporting, this film features interviews with scores of influential politicians, philosophers and journalists, such as Walter Cronkite and Christiane Amanpour. |
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Brilliant scientist Captain Neweyes travels through time to the age of the dinosaurs. There, he uses his special Brain Grain cereal to transform Rex and his pals from hungry predators to charming and intelligent beasts. |
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Brilliant scientist Captain Neweyes travels through time to the age of the dinosaurs. There, he uses his special Brain Grain cereal to transform Rex and his pals from hungry predators to charming and intelligent beasts. |
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Venerable anchorman Walter Cronkite hosts this fascinating look at dinosaur evolution, taking viewers on a journey that brings them face-to-face with the first dinosaur eggs ever discovered and reveals details about dinos' parenting skills. Cronkite also takes up the question of whether dino babies were cuddly and explains how to distinguish bones from rock. Joining Cronkite is one of the paleontologists who dug up Sue, the most complete T. Rex. |
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Legendary anchorman Walter Cronkite turns his journalist's eye to the confoundingly colossal creatures that predated humans by millions of years and the "bone rush" that ensued to uncover their remains during the 1870s. From the pioneering paleontologists who risked their lives to recover fossilized dino bones to the scientists working today to reconstruct the Jurassic giants, the film sheds light on a range of important dinosaur discoveries. |
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Relive humankind's incredible accomplishment of walking on the moon in this program that presents highlights of Walter Cronkite and the CBS News Team's comprehensive coverage of the thrilling nine-day Apollo 11 mission. Then, Cronkite reports on the treacherous voyage of Apollo 13, as the brave crew struggles to regain control after an explosion rips throug... |
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Relive humankind's incredible accomplishment of walking on the moon in this program that presents highlights of Walter Cronkite and the CBS News Team's comprehensive coverage of the thrilling nine-day Apollo 11 mission. Then, Cronkite reports on the treacherous voyage of Apollo 13, as the brave crew struggles to regain control after an explosion rips through the ship hundreds of thousands of miles above Earth. |
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Narrated by American broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite, this documentary takes viewers on an exciting journey over the Earth as it chronicles mankind's accomplishments in the realm of space exploration. The program highlights the space shuttle, from its design and construction to life onboard the craft. It also presents a behind-the-scenes picture of the astronauts' d... |
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Narrated by American broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite, this documentary takes viewers on an exciting journey over the Earth as it chronicles mankind's accomplishments in the realm of space exploration. The program highlights the space shuttle, from its design and construction to life onboard the craft. It also presents a behind-the-scenes picture of the astronauts' daily activities and the rigorous training they undergo before traveling. |
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Veteran newsman Walter Cronkite narrates this extensive history of the Pacific theater in World War II, from the rise of Japanese aggression before the war, to the ferocious battles that marked the conflict, to Victory over Japan Day in 1945. Archival combat footage, interviews with American and Japanese veterans, accounts of kamikaze missions and more combine to shed light on this pivotal era in world history. |
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Newsman Walter Cronkite's stentorian pronouncement "You are there" -- a witness to history's greatest moments -- greeted viewers of this popular television series that ran from 1953-1957. Hosted by journalists such as Mike Wallace and |
Walter Cronkite's pronouncement "You are there" -- an armchair witness to history's greatest moments -- greeted viewers of this popular TV series that aired in the 1950s. Hosted by reporters such as Mike Wallace and Charles Coll... |
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Walter Cronkite's stentorian pronouncement "You are there" -- an armchair witness to history's greatest moments -- greeted viewers of this popular TV series that aired from 1953-1957. Hosted by journalists such as Mike Wallace, the show investigated significant historical events as though they were br... |
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Walter Cronkite's stentorian pronouncement "You are there" -- an armchair witness to history's greatest moments -- greeted viewers of this popular TV series that aired from 1953-1957. Hosted by journalists such as Mike Wallace, the show investigated significant historical events as though they were breaking news. This episode recreates highlights from the life of Abraham Lincoln (the Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address). |
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Illustrious newsman Walter Cronkite's stentorian pronouncement "You are there" -- an armchair witness to history's great moments -- greeted viewers of this popular television series that aired from 1953-1957. Hosted by correspondents such as Charles Collingwood and Mike Wallace, the program investigated prominent historical events as though they were breaking news. This show centers on the two-term presidency of Thomas Jefferson. |
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Newsman Walter Cronkite's stentorian pronouncement "You are there" -- a witness to history's greatest moments -- greeted viewers of this popular television series that ran from 1953-1957. Hosted by journalists such as Mike Wallace and Charles Collingwood, the show investigated famous historical events as though they were breaking news. This episode depicts the crucible of the American Revolution and how it helped define George Washington. |
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Renowned newsman Walter Cronkite's stentorian pronouncement "You are there" -- an armchair witness to history's greatest moments -- greeted viewers of this popular television series that aired from 1953-1957. Hosted by the likes of Charles Collingwood and Mike Wallace, the show investigated key historical events as though they were breaking news. This chapter spotlights the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. |
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Walter Cronkite's pronouncement "You are there" -- a witness to history's great moments -- greeted viewers of this popular TV series that ran from 1953-1957. Hosted by correspondents such as Charles Collingwood, the show investigated noteworthy historical events as though they were breaking news. This episode chronicles the downfall of New York City's corrupt political kingmaker William "Boss" Tweed and the Great Comstock Silver Strike. |
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Legendary newsman Walter Cronkite's stentorian pronouncement "You are there" -- an armchair witness to history's greatest moments -- greeted viewers of this popular television series that ran from 1953-1957. Hosted by broadcasters such as Charles Collingwood and Mike Wallace, the show investigated famous historical events as though they were breaking news. This program covers the 1944 D-Day invasion and Paris' liberation during World War II. |
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Walter Cronkite's pronouncement "You are there" -- a witness to history's great moments -- greeted viewers of this popular TV series that ran from 1953-1957. Hosted by journalists such as Mike Wallace and Charles Collingwood, the show investigated major historical events as though they were breaking news. This episode covers early aeronautic history, including the Wright Brothers' first flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C., and the Graf Spee's final hours. |
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Walter Cronkite's pronouncement "You are there" -- a witness to history's greatest moments -- greeted viewers of this popular TV series that aired from 1953-1957. Hosted by correspondents such as Charles Collingwood and Mike Wallace, the show investigated key historical events as though they were breaking news. This volume chronicles World War II's initial battles, including Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor and Adolf Hitler's invasion of Poland. |
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Walter Cronkite's pronouncement "You are there" -- an armchair witness to history's greatest moments -- greeted viewers of this popular TV series that aired in the 1950s. Hosted by reporters such as Mike Wallace and Charles Collingwood, the show investigated important historical events as though they were breaking news. This episode recounts Mexico's colonization, the American colonists' rebellion and the 1787 mutiny on the &NFi;H.M.S. Bounty&... |
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Newscaster Walter Cronkite's stentorian pronouncement "You are there" -- an armchair witness to history's great moments -- greeted viewers of this popular television series that ran from 1953-1957. Hosted by the likes of Mike Wallace and Charles Collingwood, the show investigated famed historical events as though they were breaking news. This volume focuses on such notorious outlaws as the Dalton Gang and the gunfight at the O.K. Corral. |
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Legendary newsman Walter Cronkite's stentorian pronouncement "You are there" -- an armchair witness to history's great moments -- greeted viewers of this popular television series that aired from 1953-1957. Hosted by journalists such as Charles Collingwood and Mike Wallace, the show investigated notable historical events as though they were breaking news. This installment focuses on ancient Greece, Alexander the Great and the death of Socrates. |
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Newscaster Walter Cronkite's stentorian pronouncement "You are there" -- an armchair witness to history's great moments -- greeted viewers of this popular television series that ran from 1953-1957. Hosted by the likes of Mike Wallace and |
Legendary newsman Walter Cronkite's stentorian pronouncement "You are there" -- an armchair witness to history's great moments -- greeted viewers of this popular television series that aired from 1953-1957. Hosted by journalists such as Charles Collingwood and |
Illustrious newsman Walter Cronkite's stentorian pronouncement "You are there" -- an armchair witness to history's great moments -- greeted viewers of this popular television series that aired from 1953-1957. Hosted by correspondents such as Charles Collingwood and |
Walter Cronkite's pronouncement "You are there" -- a witness to history's greatest moments -- greeted viewers of this popular TV series that aired from 1953-1957. Hosted by correspondents such as Charles Collingwood and Mike Wal... |
Walter Cronkite's pronouncement "You are there" -- a witness to history's great moments -- greeted viewers of this popular TV series that ran from 1953-1957. Hosted by journalists such as Mike Wallace and Charles Collingwood... |