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Hear the story of Jack Roosevelt Robinson, who rose from humble origins to break baseball’s color barrier and waged a fierce lifelong battle for first-class citizenship for all African Americans that transcends even his remarkable athletic achievements.
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Hear the story of Jack Roosevelt Robinson, who rose from humble origins to break baseball’s color barrier and waged a fierce lifelong battle for first-class citizenship for all African Americans that transcends even his remarkable athletic achievements.
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Behind the Scenes | The filmmakers on Jackie Robinson's significance
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Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon discuss Jackie Robinson's significance. (2m 51s)
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As the push for social justice accelerated, Jackie Robinson tried to do his part. (4m 19s)
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Learn more about the famous Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson myth. (2m 21s)
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Learn how the early days of Jackie Robinson's life shaped his outlook and character. (8m 26s)
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Learn how Jackie Robinson entered the Negro Leagues, playing for the Kansas City Monarchs. (1m 6s)
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See the impact the March on Washington had both on the nation and on Jackie Robinson. (2m 19s)
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See the moment Jackie began challenging other ballplayers and empires. (2m 31s)
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Learn how the public perception of Jackie Robinson transformed from the 1950s to 1960s. (2m 42s)
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Rachel Robinson discusses Jackie's stance against violence and view of Malcolm X. (3m 25s)
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April 15, 1947 marked Jackie Robinson's first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers. (3m 23s)
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Alton Waldon of Brooklyn shares a childhood memory of meeting Jackie Robinson. (1m 1s)
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In 1944, Jackie Robinson refused to move to the back of a bus. Sound familiar? (3m 42s)
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Rachel Robinson tells the story of her wedding to Jackie in 1946. (2m 41s)
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