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c2010., Distributed by New Video, : History : Distributed by New Video Call No: DVD 973 AMERICA Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "A riveting adventure of how America was invented. 'America the story of us' focuses on the people, ideas and events that built our nation, covering 400 years of America history in the most extensive and in-depth television series ever produced by History. Sharing their thoughts on the building of America, and what it means to be an American, are a world-class group of individuals including Tom Brokaw, Michael Douglas, Meryl Streep, Buzz Aldrin, Colin Powell, Donald Trump, John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, Brian Williams and more"--Container.
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-- Bombing of Wall Street2018., General, PBS Distribution Call No: DVD 363.325 AME Edition: [Widescreen format]. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "On September 16, 1920, a cart packed with dynamite exploded in front of Morgan Bank, leaving 38 dead and hundreds more seriously injured in the nation's financial center. [This program] . . . tells the story of an early act of terror that remains unsolved today and sparked a bitter national debate about how far the government should go to protect the nation from acts of political violence [as well as launched the career of J. Edgar Hoover]"--OCLc.
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-- Gilded age2018., General, PBS Distribution Call No: DVD 973.8 AME Edition: [Widescreen format]. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: "A compelling and complex story of one of the most convulsive and transformative eras in American history. In the closing decades of the nineteenth century, the U.S. population doubled in the span of a single generation, national wealth expanded, and two classes rose simultaneously, separated by a gulf of experience and circumstance that was unprecedented in American life"--OCLC.
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-- Great War2017., General, PBS Distribution Call No: DVD 940.3 AME Edition: [Widescreen format]. Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Chronicles the events of World War I, covering experiences of soldiers, public support for the war, politics, battles, and more.
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2005, c1996., Adolescent, Schlessinger Media Call No: DVD Edition: Widescreen format. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Explores the historical sites of ancient Rome including the Pantheon, Forum, Mausoleums of Augustus and Hadrian, and the legendary towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum; and presents an overview of society and life in the early Roman Empire.
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-- Andrew Jackson, good, evil and the presidencyc2007., PBS Home Video Call No: DVD 921 JACKSON Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: Social StudiesSummary Note: This biography explores whether Americans should celebrate Jackson or apologize for him. The program reveals the world of America's 7th president, who founded the Democratic Party, yet was viewed by his enemies as an American Napoleon. The film contains reenactments, lithographs, letters and the insights of distinguished scholars.
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[2012]., General, Distributed by Warner Home Video Call No: AMERICAN HISTORY NF DVD Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Looks at nearly five decades of global history, using both new footage, interviews, and archival footage from all over the world to include historically important, and often emotionally stunning, images, many never before seen by an international audience.
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-- Cowboys and outlaws.c2009., A&E Television : Distributed by New Video Call No: AMERICAN HISTORY NF DVD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Features journals, books, and authentic letters that are mixed with modern forensic technology to uncover the real stories behind some of the Wild West's biggest names, including Billy the Kid, Lonesome Dove, Tom Horn, Wyatt Earp, and more.
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[2009]., Adult, PBS Distribution Call No: AMERICAN HISTORY NF DVD Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: On October 29, 1929 - Black Monday, large and small investors alike lost corporate and personal fortunes when the stock market crashed. This program examines the reasons behind the crash and whether the crash was predictable.
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-- Spanish-American War.c2007., PBS Home Video Call No: AMERICAN HISTORY NF DVD Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An account of the United States' war with Spain beginning in 1898 which eventually led to U.S. control of Cuba and the Philippines, and later resulted in the independence of those two countries. Explains the United States' experiment in imperialism, which it later decided against.
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c2012., PBS : The Dust Bowl Film Project, LLC Call No: DVD Edition: Widescreen. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Ken Burns documents the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history, when a frenzied wheat boom on the southern Plains, followed by a decade-long drought during the 1930s, nearly swept away the breadbasket of the nation. Vivid interviews, dramatic photographs, and seldom-seen movie footage bring to life incredible stories of human suffering and perseverance. Includes bonus features.
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[2007]., General, History Channel : Distributed by New Video Call No: ANCIENT CIVILIZATION NF DVD Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An architectural investigation beginning with Greece, the empire that gave rise to Western civilization and produced some of antiquity's greatest treasures. Next discover how Alexander saved the Greek Empire from its period of civil unrest, then voyage to Central America to unlock the mysterious and magical world of the ancient Aztecs.
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[2007]., General, History Channel : Distributed by New Video Call No: ANCIENT CIVILIZATION NF DVD Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An architectural investigation explores the sophistication and defense techniques of Carthaginian engineers; the unparalleled feats of ancient China; and, trace the rise and fall of the Russian Empire.
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[2007]., General, History Channel : Distributed by New Video Call No: ANCIENT CIVILIZATION NF DVD Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: An architectural investigation explores the rise of the British Empire as it paves the way for the modern world; the engineering feats of the Persian Empire; and, the ingenuity of the Mayan from 250 to 900 AD while searching for clues regarding the Mayan civilization's strange disappearance.
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2011., General, PBS Home Video Call No: DVD 323.1 FRE Edition: High definition. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Documents the story of a group of civil rights activists who travelled by bus in the South during 1961 to challenge segregated travel facilities.
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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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-- Genius.[2019]., Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Call No: DVD 791.45 GEN Edition: Widescreen. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Genius: Picasso is the second season of National Geographic's first fully scripted drama series. Diving into the life and loves of the brilliant Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (Antonio Banderas), this season showcases Picasso's significant and wide-ranging contribution to modern art. Exploring the Spanish expatriate's devotion to his craft, the series also reveals Picasso's relationships with other well-known personalities of the time, including Coco Chanel, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall and Jean Cocteau. From the younger Picasso (Alex Rich) who rejects academic study and joins a circle of young, struggling bohemian artists and writers in early 20th century Spain and France, to the artist's tumultuous marriages, passionate affairs and ever-shifting political and personal alliances, Genius: Picasso uncovers what sparked Picasso's creative drive and pushed his artistic boundaries leading to his worldwide renown as a genius.
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[2020]., 053500., Showtime Networks Call No: DVD FIC GOO Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Ethan Hawke stars as abolitionist John Brown in this Limited Event Series based on the award-winning novel. The story is told from the point of view of "Onion," a fictional enslaved boy who becomes a member of Brown's motley family of abolitionist soldiers battling slavery in Kansas, and eventually finds himself in the famous 1859 Army depot raid at Harpers Ferry, an inciting incident of the Civil War. It's a humorous and dramatic tale of Antebellum America and the ever-changing roles of race, religion and gender in American society.
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[2020]., Adult, Lionsgate Call No: DVD 791.45 GRA Edition: Widescreen. Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: The dramatized mini-series examines Grant's life story using his perspective and experiences to explore a turbulent time in history: the Civil War and Reconstruction.
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[2009]., A&E Television Networks : Distributed by New Video Call No: AMERICAN HISTORY NF DVD Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Delves into the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and how it affected people, how the American public worked together to get through the massive hardships, and how the economy recovered with World War II. Examine the changes that swept the shaken nation during the first year - from the landslide victory of FDR in 1932 to Dust Bowl farmers. Americans sought release from the hard times wherever they could find it - from marathon dancing to going to the movies. As the Depression lingered and the New Deal failed to live up to people's expectations, some Americans fought back against the system. After years of crisis, WWII approached and did what all the protests and recovery programs failed to do - end the Depression. Includes photos, rare interviews, and footage of the culture, media, and politics of the times.
