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      2005., A & E Television Networks Call No: DVD 973.52 EIG    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: American history.Summary Note: Disc 1. First invasion : the War of 1812, depicts how only 30 years after winning 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. Disc 2. The battle of New Orleans shows how General Andrew Jackson led a motley group of Creoles, freeborn blacks, local Native Americans and poorly armed frontiersmen to defeat the British army effectively ending the War of 1812. -- Biography: Andrew Jackson : a man for the people, shows how Andrew Jackson, known as "Old Hickory", took office in 1828 as President of the United States building on a reputation for leadership earned in battle during the War of 1812. -- The great ships: the Ironclads, presents how in the 19th century, the iron clad war ships represented a radical advance over all earlier war ships making the wooden Navies of the world obsolete overnight. -- Extreme history: surviving an 1812 battleship, provides a look at what it was like to engage the enemy from inside an 1812 battleship.
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      2005., A & E Television Networks Call No: DVD 973.3 FOU    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: American history.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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      2005., A & E Television Networks Call No: DVD 973.3 FOU    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: American history.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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      1989., Juvenile, G. P. Putnam's Sons Call No: B MADISON    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Summary Note: Traces the life and contributions of the sickly child with the small voice who grew up to become the fourth president of the United States.
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      1998, c1989., Juvenile, PaperStar Call No: B MADISON    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Summary Note: Traces the life and contributions of the sickly child with the small voice who grew up to become the fourth president of the United States.
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      -- 4th President of the United States, James Madison
      c2009., Pre-adolescent, Abdo Pub. Call No: B    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: United States presidentsSummary Note: Contains key facts about the life of James Madison from his childhood to his retirement, focusing on his political career and his term as the fourth president of the United States. Includes a timeline, information on the office of the president, and resources for further research.
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      c2009., Child's World Call No: B    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Presidents of the U.S.A.Summary Note: Follows the life of James Madison from his childhood in Virginia through his two terms as the fourth president of the United States and into his post-White House years, and includes photographs and illustrations, a time line and glossary, articles on key events that influenced Madison, and other reference materials.