American History

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The United States Constitution & Bill of Rights (2004)

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Learn the facts about the documents that make America great!

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The United States Constitution & Bill of Rights

Liberty! The American Revolution (1997)

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LIBERTY! is an exuberant documentary about the American Revolution and our fight for freedom. This critically acclaimed six-hour series 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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Middle
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06:00
Liberty! The American Revolution

Time of Fear (2004)

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In World War II more than 110,000 Japanese Americans were forced to leave their homes and relocate to military camps dotted across the western United States. TIME OF FEAR tells the story of the 16,000 men, women, and children who were sent to two relocation camps in southeast Arkansas--one of the poorest and most racially segregated places in America.

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01:00
Time of Fear

The Declaration of Independence (2004)

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These words grace The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, which remain as true today as when it was conceived. It is critical for American citizens to understand their importance in defining our freedoms and the foundation of democracy.

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00:53
The Declaration of Independence

Transcript of Joint Address to Congress Leading to a Declaration of War Against Japan (1941)

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Transcript of Joint Address to Congress Leading to a Declaration of War Against Japan (1941)

Lyndon Johnson, “The Great Society,” speech made on May 22, 1964

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Johnson describes his domestic agenda and vision for a better America.
May 22, 1964

Freedom: A History of US (2003)

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It's long been America's strongest cultural bond and its most perilous fault line. For generations, men and women have lived and died for it. Now, consider what it means to be free with this groundbreaking new series, based on the award-winning books by master storyteller Joy Hakim.

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07:00
Freedom: A History of US

The Spanish-American War

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Explores the conflict between Spain and the United States as well as Cuba's own battle for independence. Also examines the impact of the war on Hispanic communities in the Southwest. Includes artwork, photographs, and a time-line.

The Spanish-American War

The Civil War: Episodes 1-5 (1990)

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This is the first half of a 6 disc set.

Disc 1
Episode One: The Cause (1861)

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Middle
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06:40
The Civil War: Episodes 1-5

The Civil War: Episodes 6-9 (1990)

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This is the second half of a 6 disc set.

Disc 4
Episode Six: Valley of the Shadow of Death (1864)

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Middle
Length: 
05:00
The Civil War: Episodes 6-9