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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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-- Story of the greatest march in American history2013., PBS Distribution Call No: DVD Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Witness the compelling and dramatic story of the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Martin Luther King gave his stirring "I Have a Dream" speech. This watershed event in the Civil Rights Movement helped change the face of America. Recounts the events when 250,000 people came together to form the largest demonstration the young American democracy had ever seen.
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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.
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-- World War II, the lost color archives.2000., A & E Television Networks/The History Channel : Distributed in the US by New Video Group Call No: WWII Availability:0 of 1 At Location(s) Summary Note: Until today, our collective memories of World War II have lived almost exclusively in black and white. Recently re-discovered color film archival materials, assembled after years of research, offers a new perspective on everything from the war's most critical battles and key personalities to details of life on the home front to the plight of uprooted refugees.
