The Race Underground |
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American Experience took a ride on America's first subway line , and talked about the past, present and future of the subway with author Doug Most.
Grand Coulee Dam |
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Seven years into the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam, the reservoir behind the dam began to fill, submerging around 18,000 acres of land in the Colville Reservation.
JFK |
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John F. Kennedy's skillful use of media ushered in a new era of politics.
Reagan |
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Ronald Reagan's efforts to eradicate Communism spanned the globe, but the insurgent Contras' cause in Nicaragua was particularly dear to him.
American Comandante |
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For four decades, Castro stood at the center of a dangerous game for political pre-eminence in the Third World.
JFK |
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"...my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country." JFK
The Boys of '36 |
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Rowing is a sport where no individuals are crowned the MVP. See the seat assignments of the eight boys who won gold in 1936.
Murder of a President |
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In the country's early years, many people believed the young democratic republic was immune to political violence.
The Mine Wars |
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Scholars reflect on decision-making and influence in an industrial context during the early 1900s.
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America’s response to the unprecedented economic crisis that threatened the nation during one of history’s most tumultuous decades.
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From the battlefields of Vietnam, to the decision making in Washington, to the protests on college campuses, explore the award-winning documentary films and related content in this collection.
Kissinger |
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Meet the historians, journalists, and former colleagues who reflect on Henry Kissinger’s life, power, and legacy.
