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In 1972, five men were caught breaking into the Democratic National Headquarters located in Washington, D.C. What soon became clear was that the men who broke into the Watergate building were not ordinary burglars. They worked for the committed to re-elect President Richard Nixon and these illegal acts helped expose the fact that government officials were committing staggering crimes. This book explores the people and events involved in the political...
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In 1954, the Supreme Court rejected the notion of "separate but equal" facilities in the famous Brown v. Board of Education decision. Highlighting the efforts of both blacks and whites to promote racial equality in the face of violent attempts to preserve white supremacy, Author David K. Fremon shows how segregation made the South a caste system. He traces the history of racial discrimination from the end of the Civil War through the Jim Crow era...
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The Lewis and Clark expedition set out and overcome the unknown to open the way for settlers to begin the westward expansion to the Pacific Ocean. Conceived by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the lands of the new Louisiana Purchase, the expedition also made many scientific and geographic observations. Author Judith Edwards highlights the courage and cooperation that existed among the members of the famous expedition.
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The North had won the Civil War and reunited the Union. African-American slaves were freed and made citizens. The South was in ruins. The period after the Civil War was a troubled time for the United States. Known as Reconstruction, the South, which had fought for its independence, was bitter. Former slaves were freed, made citizens, and granted the right to vote, but still faced terrible discrimination. Author Marsha Ziff highlights the people and...
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This informative video examines the three branches of our federal government. You will learn about the history and functions of the United States Congress, the Supreme Court, and the presidency. Learn how bills become law, how we elect our president and members of Congress and our system of checks and balances.
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"America was founded upon the basic principles of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." The men who instilled these principles over 200 years ago are known as our founding fathers. This informative video examines their extraordinary lives. You will learn about George Washington, our nation's first president, Thomas Jefferson, the author of "The Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe and...
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"Mount Rushmore is a tremendous American achievement. It is an artfully carved testament to the American ideals of freedom, liberty, and justice. The faces of four of America's most revered leaders, forever etched in stone, tower over South Dakota's majestic Black Hills. It is a colossal image for an expansive country. This video presents the complete story of Mount Rushmore. It chronicles the memorial from its conception through its completion. It...
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The innovations that marked the transition of the world from an agricultural community to an industrial one started in 18th century England. The Industrial Revolution quickly spread through Europe and the United States. The people behind the Industrial Revolution were ingenious and clever. They sparked an era of experimentation and creativity that has not yet ceased in modern times. Learn about the struggles and triumphs that led the world to the...
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