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  Death and the Civil War | Chapter

  Death and the Civil War: Chapter 1

  Watch the opening scenes of Death and the Civil War

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  The Big Burn | Clip

  Gifford Pinchot's Vision

  At the turn of the 20th century, Gifford Pinchot was the nation's preeminent forester. 

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  LBJ | Clip

  Johnson's War

  Protests against the Vietnam War turned personal for President Johnson.

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  FDR | Clip

  Creating a Reason to Go to War

  "I am perfectly willing to... tell untruths if it will help win the war," FDR said.

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  Machine Politics

  In 1880 the Republican party was divided into two warring factions. 

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  Into the Amazon | Chapter

  Into the Amazon: Chapter 1

  Watch the opening scene of Into the Amazon.

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  The Forgotten Plague | Primary Source

  The Land of Sunshine

  The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce published a journal called The Land of Sunshine, filled with testimonials to the healing powers of the California climate. Read two testimonials here.

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  Race to the Moon | Article

  Pre-Apollo Manned American Space Missions

  The Apollo project required a number of advanced achievements before a lunar landing was feasible.

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  Streamliners: America's Lost Trains | Article

  James J. Hill

  Hill saw the potential of unsettled lands, and understood what settlers would need to make their communities thrive. By fulfilling their needs, he would allow both the region and his railroad to prosper.

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  Clinton | Article

  Lucianne Goldberg

  Goldberg advised Linda Tripp to record Monica Lewinsky talking about her relationship with Bill Clinton. She tells the story in this interview.  

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  FDR | Clip

  FDR on the Enemy: Fear Itself

  FDR's inaugural address filled the American people with confidence in their new leader.

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  The Poison Squad | Digital Short

  Dr. Harvey Wiley: Father of Pure Food

  In 1883, Dr. Harvey Wiley joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture as chief chemist and grew concerned about food safety and purity.

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  The Blinding of Isaac Woodard | Digital Short

  Judge Julius Waties Waring

  Judge Julius Waring became an unexpected civil rights champion with rulings on pivotal cases in the 1940s.

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  Panama Canal | Trailer

  Panama Canal: Trailer

  In 1914 the Panama Canal opened, connecting the world's two largest oceans.

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  FDR | Clip

  FDR and Abusing Power: Reshaping the Supreme Court

  FDR's attempt to reshape the Supreme Court drew criticism from both sides of the aisle.

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  Hard Hat Riot | Trailer

  Hard Hat Riot: Trailer

  The violent 1970 clash between student protestors and construction workers in downtown NY.

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  The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln | Trailer

  The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: Trailer

  On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Over the next twelve days, the largest manhunt ever attempted closed in on his assassin.

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  Clinton | Clip

  The Lewinsky Scandal

  Bill Clinton sought advice whether to lie about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky.

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  The Civilian Conservation Corps | Clip

  Author Interview: Neil Maher

  Neil Maher tackles issues related to the CCC and the Great Depression.

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  Cold War Roadshow | Trailer

  Cold War Roadshow: Trailer

  In 1959, at the invitation of President Eisenhower, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev toured the United States. His trip became a media spectacle.