288 results found

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  Secrets of a Master Builder | Timeline

  James Eads Timeline

  Scroll through a chronology of Eads' life, from his birth in 1820 to his death in 1887 as well as a record of his footprint until 2001.

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  Clinton | Article

  Teacher's Guide

  This guide has been created to accompany Clinton, a four-hour AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentary that presents a rich biographical portrait of America's 42nd president.

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  Las Vegas: An Unconventional History | Timeline

  Timeline

  A chronology of important events in Las Vegas history, up to 2005.

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  Influenza 1918 | Article

  Interview: Jeffrey Taubenberger

  In March 1997, a team of pathologists published a report concerning the discovery of genetic material from the influenza of 1918.

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  Eisenhower | Article

  Nixon's Checkers Speech

  Nixon counters claims that he used an $18,000 contribution for personal expenses, but he admits that his dog, Checkers, was a political gift.

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  Film

  Fly With Me

  The story of the pioneering women who changed the world while flying it. Maligned as feminist sellouts, “stewardesses,” as they were called, were on the frontlines of a battle to assert gender equality and transform the workplace. 

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  Film

  Fly With Me (español)

  La historia de las mujeres pioneras que cambiaron el mundo mientras lo recorrían volando. Aunque les criticaron su feminismo, las “azafatas”, como se les llamaba, estuvieron a la vanguardia de la lucha por garantizar la igualdad de género y transformar los lugares de trabajo.

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  Nixon | Primary Source

  Answer to Subpoena for Recordings, 1974

  Nixon turns over some of his tapes of confidential White House conversations.

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  God in America | Article

  The Black Church

  Read about the Black Church in America in this feature written by Marilyn Mellowes. Mellowes was principally responsible for the research and development of the series God in America and has served as its series producer.

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  TR | Primary Source

  The Duties of American Citizenship, 1883

  TR calls on Americans to participate in political life. 

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  The Mormons | Timeline

  Timeline: The Early History of the Mormons

  Follow this chronology that details Mormon beliefs and major events.

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  Ansel Adams | Timeline

  Ansel Adams and the Age of Photography

  Learn about the history of photography technology and the career of Ansel Adams

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  Article

  Finding Frosty

  A history of Americans and their snowmen.

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  Film

  The Center of the World: New York, A Documentary Film

  New York: The Center of the World examines the rise and fall of the World Trade Center -- from its conception in the post-World War II economic boom, through its controversial construction in the 1960s and 1970s, to its tragic demise in the fall of 2001 and extraordinary response of the city in its aftermath. It is the eighth episode of filmmaker Ric Burns' award-winning series New York: A Documentary Film.

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  Film

  The Rockefellers

  Head of the most powerful family in America, billionaire John D. Rockefeller's vast philanthropy changed his family's reputation.

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  War Letters | Primary Source

  In Your State

  Chances are you and your family have old war letters or other family artifacts. These things are not only of personal value, but may be of historic significance to your community as well.

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  The Rockefellers | Timeline

  The Rockefellers

  Under pressure from his father, John D. Rockefeller drops out of high school two months shy of commencement. 

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  Film

  The Circus

  The Circus explores the colorful history of this popular, influential and distinctly American form of entertainment, from the first one-ring show at the end of the 18th century to 1956, when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey big top was pulled down for the last time.

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  George H.W. Bush

  The life and career of our 41st president, from his service in World War II to the Oval Office, and his role as the patriarch of a political family whose influence is unequaled in modern American life.

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  Film

  Walt Disney

  An unprecedented look at the life and legacy of one of America's most enduring and influential storytellers.