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Essential Eastern: A History of EKU

Essential Eastern: A History of EKU

This documentary chronicles the history of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond. Through two world wars and other military conflicts, the Great Depression, the Civil Rights Movement and integration, the film touches on the historical events and cultural and societal issues that helped shape the campus and the students, faculty and staff who have called it home.

Essential Eastern: A History of EKU is a local public television program presented by KET

Essential Eastern: A History of EKU

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Special | 1h 26m 53s | This documentary chronicles the history of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond. (1h 26m 53s)

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