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-- Ben Franklin.c2005., A & E Televisison Networks Call No: DVD 973 History Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Explores Benjamin Franklin's key inventions, writings and political contributions. Includes a full length The History Channel documentary on DVD and a lesson plan on a CD-ROM.
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-- Ben Franklin.c2005., A & E Televisison Networks Call No: DVD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Explores Benjamin Franklin's key inventions, writings and political contributions. Includes a full length The History Channel documentary on DVD and a lesson plan on a CD-ROM.
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-- Multimedia classroom :c2005., A & E Television Networks Call No: DVD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Hour 1 begins with a look at two of the many crises faced by George Washington during his term as America's first president. At a time when any conflict had the potential to dissolve the fragile union, Washington surrounded himself with brilliant men who were bound by their undying devotion to America, but who were often bitterly divided about how best to serve their common cause. Hour 2 explores the ideological conflict that existed between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton and highlights Washington's farewell address.
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By History Channel Mudd, Roger, 1928- Herrmann, Edward Coyote, Peter Woods, James, 1947- Dennehy, Brian York, Michael Lowe, Rob Holbrook, Hal Peltier, Melissa Jo Peterson, Bonnie Milio, Jim Hufnail, Mark McPherson, Kelly Ellis, Joseph J History Channel (Television network) MPH Entertainment, Inc. (Firm)c2002., History Channel Call No: DVD 973 HISTORY Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "As the Revolutionary War drew to a close and the United States became a separate nation, George Washington was elected president of the United States. This program details how Washington, Adams, Burr, Madison, Jefferson, Hamilton and Franklin - men with different political beliefs - grappled with the task of building a democracy" - from container.
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-- Multimedia classroom :By McPherson, Kelly Peltier, Melissa Jo Peterson, Bonnie MacEwan, Allison Mudd, Roger, 1928- Herrmann, Edward Coyote, Peter Woods, James, 1947- Dennehy, Brian York, Michael Lowe, Rob Holbrook, Hal Ellis, Joseph J. Founding brothers Arts and Entertainment Network MPH Entertainment (Firm) History Channel (Television network)c2005., A & E Television Networks Call No: DVD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Hour 3 portrays the formation of political parties, the bitterly contested presidential election of 1796 and the difficult administration of John Adams. Hour 4 concludes with the poignant tale of the reconciliation between Adams and Jefferson, and the story of the famous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. These last two hours of the "Founding Brothers" explores how America persevered through its growing pains.
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c2002., History Education Call No: DVD 973 HISTORY Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Volume two begins with the race to succeed George Washington as president, a race that cost John Adams and Thomas Jefferson their friendship. Adams assumed an impossible job, following Washington as president and also made several ill-advised decisions. Jefferson learned from Adams' errors and enjoyed success before badly bungling his second term. The program concludes with the story of the Hamilton-Burr duel and a look at the eventual reconciliation between Adams and Jefferson.
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c2005., A & E Home Video ; Distributed in the U.S. by New Video Call No: DVD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: On July 14, 1789, a mob of angry Parisians stormed the Bastille and seized the King's military stores. A decade of idealism, war, murder, and carnage followed, bringing about the end of feudalism and the rise of equality and a new world order. The French Revolution is a feature-length documentary that encapsulates this heady (and often headless) period in Western civilization. Includes dramatic reenactments, illustrations, and paintings from the era, plus accounts from journals and expert commentary from historians.
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c2005., Distributed in the U.S. by New Video Distributed in the U.S. by New Video Call No: DVD 944.04 FRE Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Social StudiesSummary Note: "...encapsulates this heady (and often headless) period in Western civilization...vividly unfurls in a maelstrom of violence. King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Maximilien Robespierre, and Napoleon Bonaparte lead a cast of thousands...." Container.
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c2004., PBS Home Video ; Paramount Home Entertainment Call No: DVD Edition: Full screen version Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Liberty! is a exuberant documentary about the American Revolution and our fight for freedom. It chronicles the events leading up to the declaration of war and the lasting effects these events had on shaping our country today.
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c2009., Pre-adolescent, [Manufactured and distributed by] Findaway World, LLC, : [Manufactured and distributed by] Findaway World, LLC Call No: PL FIC HENRY Edition: Unabridged. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Paul and his sister Maureen's determination to own a pony from the herd on Chincoteague Island, Virginia, is greatly increased when the Phantom and her colt are among the ponies rounded up for the yearly auction.
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2006., History Education Call No: DVD 973 HISTORY Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: (Vol. 1.) First invasion : the War of 1812, depicts how only 30 years after winning the independence, the upstart United States waged another war with Great Britain. Motivated by the high-seas capture of American sailors and the desire to annex Canadian lands, President Madison declared war. Thanks to the aim of a lone sniper, the skill of Andrew Jackson, the fortitude of the people of Baltimore, and the events of September 11, 1814, America would triumph again, ensuring the survival of the fledgling nation. -- Save our history : the star-spangled banner recaptures the events that led Francis Scott Key to write the song which would become our national anthem. This song was written at the Battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.