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AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Abraham Lincoln worked his way up from humble beginnings to become the 16th President of the United States. He served in the White House in the midst of a national crisis. Though ill prepared for the trauma of a civil war, he adapted himself to the circumstances to become an extraordinary leader.

A flexible man of thought and a master of words, he is best known for signing the Emancipation Proclamation and writing the Gettysburg Address. For all his deeds and efforts in freeing the slaves and preserving the Union, Abraham Lincoln became the heroic martyr of the Civil War.

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the only man elected four times as President of the United States.

His legs paralyzed by polio, he led a crippled nation through the dark days of the Great Depression and World War II with eternal optimism and lifted the spirits of millions of Americans, offering a "New Deal" to the American people, he forever changed the role of the Federal government and left a profound mark on the 20th century. This program provides a fact-filled understanding using archival pictures and footage of the creator of programs and systems that are still evident in present day.

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: GEORGE WASHINGTON

As a young man, he proved his worth on the field of battle during the French and Indian War. When the Revolutionary War began, George Washington was elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. After six long years of battle, America won her independence from Britain, and Washington was unanimously chosen to lead the new nation.

On April 30, 1789, he took the oath of office of the first President of the United States. During his two terms in office, he was a stunning example of honor and integrity, and set many precedents that are still followed today. He is fondly remembered as, "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: JOHN F KENNEDY

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States. This information program chronicles his life as he grew from a sickly child to a respected soldier, author, and politician. His heroics during World War II set the stage for his future in political career. As President, he rallied for civil rights and inspired a nation to land a man on the moon. In the midst of the Cold War, he provided strong leadership through the tense filled days of the Cuban Missile Crisis and averted a nuclear war with the Soviet Union. His untimely death by an assassin's bullet on November 22, 1963 left a nation stunned and grieving for the man it had come to love and admire.

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: NIXON

Using archival footage and photographs, this program documents the life, struggles and scandal of our 37th President of the United States, Richard M.Nixon.

Nixon was the first president to resign from office. Twice elected vice-president under Eisenhower, he lost the 1960 presidential election to John F. Kennedy. Out of office for 8 years, Nixon re-emerged and won the presidency in 1968 and again in 1972. His administration ended the war in Vietnam and opened relations with communist China. However, his many accomplishments in office were overshadowed by a scandal known as Watergate. This scandal would consume the final years of his presidency and force Richard Nixon from office.

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: RONALD REAGAN

Ronald Reagan was the oldest person ever elected president. After a career in Hollywood as a film actor, Reagan went into politics and was elected Governor of California. Running on a conservative platform, he was twice elected President of the United States. Known as the "Great Communicator", Reagan is widely considered responsible for winning the cold war against the Soviet Union. Although the Iran-Contra scandal plagued the final years of his administration, Reagan left office in 1989 a highly popular president.

The life of Ronald Reagan is the epitome of the American Dream. This program presents Reagan's life from childhood to presidency using photographs, archival videos and historical footage.

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States. He used the Presidency as a "bully pulpit" from which he preached to the American people, publicized corporate misdeeds, and insisted that the interests of the entire nation be served.

As President, he broke up big business monopolies and was a strong advocate for conversation. Upon leaving office in 1909, he had expanded the powers of the Presidency and advanced the prestige of the United States as a world power.

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: THOMAS JEFFERSON

Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States (1801¡V1809), author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States. Major events during his presidency include the Louisiana Purchase (1803), the Embargo Act of 1807, and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804¡V1806).

A political philosopher who promoted classical liberalism, republicanism, and the separation of church and state, he was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779 - 1786), which was the basis of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. He was the eponym of Jeffersonian democracy and the founder and leader of the Democratic-Republican Party, which dominated American politics for over a quarter-century and was the precursor to today's Democratic Party. Jefferson also served as the second Governor of Virginia (1779¡V1781), first United States Secretary of State (1789¡V1795), and second Vice President (1797¡V1801).

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON

Bill Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States in 1993, and the first Democratic President to serve two terms since Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Born in Hope, Arkansas, he grew up in a turbulent and troubled home. Rising from poverty to graduate from Georgetown University, he attended Oxford University on a Rhodes scholarship and received a law degree from Yale. After serving as Attorney General of Arkansas, he became the youngest governor in the nation, only to be defeated and elected again this time for four terms.

These experiences led him to the presidency, where his new generation of government brought economic recovery and improved international relations. He made more minority appointments then any other President, bringing diversity to the White House.

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AMERICAN HISTORY


AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Abraham Lincoln worked his way up from humble beginnings to become the 16th President of the United States. He served in the White House in the midst of a national crisis. Though ill prepared for the trauma of a civil war, he adapted himself to the circumstances to become an extraordinary leader.

A flexible man of thought and a master of words, he is best known for signing the Emancipation Proclamation and writing the Gettysburg Address. For all his deeds and efforts in freeing the slaves and preserving the Union, Abraham Lincoln became the heroic martyr of the Civil War.

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the only man elected four times as President of the United States.

His legs paralyzed by polio, he led a crippled nation through the dark days of the Great Depression and World War II with eternal optimism and lifted the spirits of millions of Americans, offering a "New Deal" to the American people, he forever changed the role of the Federal government and left a profound mark on the 20th century. This program provides a fact-filled understanding using archival pictures and footage of the creator of programs and systems that are still evident in present day.

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: GEORGE WASHINGTON

As a young man, he proved his worth on the field of battle during the French and Indian War. When the Revolutionary War began, George Washington was elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. After six long years of battle, America won her independence from Britain, and Washington was unanimously chosen to lead the new nation.

On April 30, 1789, he took the oath of office of the first President of the United States. During his two terms in office, he was a stunning example of honor and integrity, and set many precedents that are still followed today. He is fondly remembered as, "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: JOHN F KENNEDY

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States. This information program chronicles his life as he grew from a sickly child to a respected soldier, author, and politician. His heroics during World War II set the stage for his future in political career. As President, he rallied for civil rights and inspired a nation to land a man on the moon. In the midst of the Cold War, he provided strong leadership through the tense filled days of the Cuban Missile Crisis and averted a nuclear war with the Soviet Union. His untimely death by an assassin's bullet on November 22, 1963 left a nation stunned and grieving for the man it had come to love and admire.

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: NIXON

Using archival footage and photographs, this program documents the life, struggles and scandal of our 37th President of the United States, Richard M.Nixon.

Nixon was the first president to resign from office. Twice elected vice-president under Eisenhower, he lost the 1960 presidential election to John F. Kennedy. Out of office for 8 years, Nixon re-emerged and won the presidency in 1968 and again in 1972. His administration ended the war in Vietnam and opened relations with communist China. However, his many accomplishments in office were overshadowed by a scandal known as Watergate. This scandal would consume the final years of his presidency and force Richard Nixon from office.

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: RONALD REAGAN

Ronald Reagan was the oldest person ever elected president. After a career in Hollywood as a film actor, Reagan went into politics and was elected Governor of California. Running on a conservative platform, he was twice elected President of the United States. Known as the "Great Communicator", Reagan is widely considered responsible for winning the cold war against the Soviet Union. Although the Iran-Contra scandal plagued the final years of his administration, Reagan left office in 1989 a highly popular president.

The life of Ronald Reagan is the epitome of the American Dream. This program presents Reagan's life from childhood to presidency using photographs, archival videos and historical footage.

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States. He used the Presidency as a "bully pulpit" from which he preached to the American people, publicized corporate misdeeds, and insisted that the interests of the entire nation be served.

As President, he broke up big business monopolies and was a strong advocate for conversation. Upon leaving office in 1909, he had expanded the powers of the Presidency and advanced the prestige of the United States as a world power.

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: THOMAS JEFFERSON

Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States (1801¡V1809), author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States. Major events during his presidency include the Louisiana Purchase (1803), the Embargo Act of 1807, and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804¡V1806).

A political philosopher who promoted classical liberalism, republicanism, and the separation of church and state, he was the author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1779 - 1786), which was the basis of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. He was the eponym of Jeffersonian democracy and the founder and leader of the Democratic-Republican Party, which dominated American politics for over a quarter-century and was the precursor to today's Democratic Party. Jefferson also served as the second Governor of Virginia (1779¡V1781), first United States Secretary of State (1789¡V1795), and second Vice President (1797¡V1801).

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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS: WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON

Bill Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States in 1993, and the first Democratic President to serve two terms since Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Born in Hope, Arkansas, he grew up in a turbulent and troubled home. Rising from poverty to graduate from Georgetown University, he attended Oxford University on a Rhodes scholarship and received a law degree from Yale. After serving as Attorney General of Arkansas, he became the youngest governor in the nation, only to be defeated and elected again this time for four terms.

These experiences led him to the presidency, where his new generation of government brought economic recovery and improved international relations. He made more minority appointments then any other President, bringing diversity to the White House.

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U.S. HISTORY : A NATION DIVIDED THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

The Civil War between the Northern and Southern states was the costliest and bloodiest war in the U.S. history. At stake was the nation's very existence. Between 1861 and 1865, countless battles were fought and thousands of lives were lost all in the name of preserving the Union.

This program takes viewers through the famous battles at Shiloh, Antietam, and Gettysburg which pitted brother against brother and neighbor against neighbor. Students will understand the impact of Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee, who became legends and the nobility of the President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, who became a martyr in his noble crusade to end slavery. From the first shots fired upon Fort Sumter to surrender at Appomattox Court House, the Civil War would change America from a nation divided to a truly United States forever.

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U.S. HISTORY : DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA

What is democracy and what does it truly mean to be free? Americans often take their freedom for granted because it is all they have ever known.

This DVD explains the origin of democracy in America and throughout the world, from Great Britain's Magna Carta to America's Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. In this program, we examine how American democracy has spread like wildfire to almost every region on earth. Freedom is not a right; it is a privilege that has been paid for through countless wars and demonstrations. Democracy is a constant struggle and freedom is its just reward.

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U.S. HISTORY : HISTORY AND FUNCTION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

The "History and Function" series exams how politics and honor have co-existed to strengthen our government. Over time and across years, changes in the spirit and practice of government offices have moved from development and cohesion to enlightenment and understanding. The preservation of balances has long been pursued in the course of evolving offices.

The program begins by presenting the major figures that influenced the creation of the lower house of Congress and the documents that created this branch. The power and function of this house is of the utmost importance in our government and remains apparent today. By the end of this program viewers will understand the history, powers, and influence of this branch of government.

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U.S. HISTORY : HISTORY AND FUNCTIONS OF CONGRESS

The "History and Function" series exams how politics and honor have co-existed to strengthen our government. Over time and across years, changes in the spirit and practice of government offices have moved from development and cohesion to enlightenment and understanding. The preservation of balances has long been pursued in the course of evolving offices.

This video begins with the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed freedom for the people in the United States of America. Many exciting facts in this video document the trials and tribulations of this young country. From the defeat of the British, to the Constitutional Convention and into today's headlines, this production shows how Congress, the President, and Judicial System work together to form our government. Learn how the House of Representatives and Senate work together to pass bills and create laws.

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U.S. HISTORY : HISTORY AND FUNCTIONS OF PRESIDENCY

The "History and Function" series exams how politics and honor have co-existed to strengthen our government. Over time and across years, changes in the spirit and practice of government offices have moved from development and cohesion to enlightenment and understanding. The preservation of balances has long been pursued in the course of evolving offices.

This DVD takes an in-depth look into the world's most powerful office. It also explores the different roles of the presidency, which include Head of State, Chief Diplomat, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and Chief Citizen. These roles have been shaped by our nation's great leaders. Different presidents chose to ignore the will of Congress during wartime, President Lincoln in the Civil War, President Wilson during World War I, and President Nixon in the Vietnam War. We also explore the past presidents who have guided and shaped our nation in peacetime. Beginning with George Washington, you will learn about these men and all aspects of the executive branch of government.

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U.S. HISTORY : HISTORY AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

The "History and Function" series exams how politics and honor have co-existed to strengthen our government. Over time and across years, changes in the spirit and practice of government offices have moved from development and cohesion to enlightenment and understanding. The preservation of balances has long been pursued in the course of evolving offices.

They have been called peacemakers, negotiators, and warmongers. In the United States government, the Secretary of State is the most important position in the President's Cabinet. Six Secretaries of State have become President, and the State Department is the oldest and most prolific branch of the government tree. What makes the Secretary of State such a vital role in world politics? Explore the people who have shaped the United States of America from a colony to a world superpower through diplomacy, negotiation, and conflict.

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U.S. HISTORY : HISTORY AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SENATE

The "History and Function" series exams how politics and honor have co-existed to strengthen our government. Over time and across years, changes in the spirit and practice of government offices have moved from development and cohesion to enlightenment and understanding. The preservation of balances has long been pursued in the course of evolving offices.

This program begins with the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed freedom for the people in the United States of America. Many exciting facts in this program document the trials and tribulations of this young country. From the defeat of the British, to the Constitutional Convention and into today's headlines, this production shows how Congress, the President, and Judicial System work together to form our government. Learn how the Senate works to pass bills and create laws.

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U.S. HISTORY : HISTORY AND FUNCTIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT

The "History and Function" series exams how politics and honor have co-existed to strengthen our government. Over time and across years, changes in the spirit and practice of government offices have moved from development and cohesion to enlightenment and understanding. The preservation of balances has long been pursued in the course of evolving offices.

The Supreme Court of the United States is the most powerful judicial body in the United States, if not in the World. In this video, we look at the early days of the Court and its landmark cases up to the present day. Alexander Hamilton claimed that the Supreme Court was "the weakest department of power." However through benchmark cases such as Marbury v. Madison, Dred Scott v. Sanford and Brown v. Board of Education, the Court has distinguished itself. Learn about these facts and more in this DVD.

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U.S. HISTORY : HISTORY AND FUNCTIONS OF THE UNITED NATIONS

The history of the United Nations, as an international organization, has origins which begin in World War II. Since then its aim and activities have expanded to make it the archetypal international body in the early 21st century.

Winston Churchill first suggested using the name "United Nations" to refer to the wartime Allies. Churchill cited Byron's use of the phrase "united nations" in Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, which referred to the Allies at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. United States president Franklin Delano Roosevelt adopted the name and the first official use of the term occurred on January 1, 1942 with the Declaration by the United Nations. Learn how the United Nations was formed and how it functions.

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U.S. HISTORY : HISTORY AND FUNCTIONS OF VICE PRESIDENCY -

The "History and Function" series exams how politics and honor have co-existed to strengthen our government. Over time and across years, changes in the spirit and practice of government offices have moved from development and cohesion to enlightenment and understanding. The preservation of balances has long been pursued in the course of evolving offices.

The Vice-President of the United States of America not only plays an important role in our government, but you could consider him our President's right hand man. Explore the different facets and functions the Vice-President portrays.

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U.S. HISTORY : INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

The innovations that marked the transition of the world from an agricultural community to an industrial one started in 18th century England. The Industrial Revolution quickly spread through Europe and the United States.

The people behind the Industrial Revolution were ingenious and clever. They sparked an era of experimentation and creativity that has not yet ceased in modern times. Learn about the struggles and triumphs that led the world to the discovery of the steam engine, the automobile, and the computer.

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U.S. HISTORY : LEGENDS OF THE WILD WILD WEST

The Wild West is a time in America's past that is riddled with folklore and myth. The legendary figures that arose from these mythical times have become true American icons: Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, Sitting Bull, Annie Oakley, Billy the kid, Calamity Jane and more. Some were honorable while others were notorious; however, all of their deeds, both good and bad, propelled them out of the West and into American history.

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U.S. HISTORY : LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION

In this DVD you will travel back into time and take one of the most important expeditions in American history, The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804.

The Lewis and Clark expedition (1804-1806) was only the 3rd recorded transcontinental crossing of North America north of Mexico by a person not of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Led by Captain Mariwether Lewis and Second Leiutenant William Clark, of the United States Army, this expedition is also known as The Corps of Discovery! This fact-filled program takes you through the unchartered territory to understand how this exploration opened a new era in America.

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U.S. HISTORY : MOUNT RUSHMORE

Mount Rushmore is a tremendous American achievement. It is an artfully carved testament to the American ideals of freedom, liberty, and justice. The faces of four of America's most revered leaders, forever etched in stone, tower over South Dakota's majestic Black Hills. It is a colossal image for an expansive country.

This video presents the complete story of Mount Rushmore. It chronicles the memorial from its conception through its completion. It tells the story of the men who built it and the nation that has admired it ever since. Join us as we take an educational journey to one of America's grandest monuments ¡V Mount Rushmore.

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U.S. HISTORY : NATIVE AMERICAN

Over 25,000 years ago, the first people began to arrive in what is now known as America.

In this video, you will learn about the early civilizations of the Inuits, Aztecs, Incas, Mayas. Facts will be presented about Christopher Columbus's fateful voyage in 1492 and the encounters of Indian tribes of North America and their cultures. The history of the Western expansion in the United States which led to the formation of Indian reservations is revealed along with much more.

Join us as we explore the traditions of a proud people with a rich past and an uncertain future ¡V The Native Americans.

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U.S. HISTORY : OUR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

When the United States Constitution was written over 200 years ago, it created a system of government that is unrivaled in the world today. This informative video examines the three branches of our federal government. By the end of this program viewers will learn the history behind United States Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Presidency. We'll discover the how bills become laws, the election our President and members of Congress, and the system of checks and balances.

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U.S. HISTORY : OUR FOUNDING FATHERS

America was founded upon the basic principles of "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." The men who instilled these principles over 200 years ago are known as our founding fathers. This informative video examines their extraordinary lives.

You will learn about George Washington, our nation's first president, Thomas Jefferson, the author of "The Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe and many more.

These are the men that made the United States of America "The Land of the Free and The Home of the Brave."

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U.S. HISTORY : PEARL HARBOR

The Imperial Japanese Navy made its attack on Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941. The surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii, was aimed at the Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy and its defending Army Air Forces and Marine Air Forces. The attack damaged or destroyed twelve American warships, destroyed 188 aircraft, and killed 2,403 American servicemen and 68 civilians.

This program uses archival footage, photographs, and maps to present the facts behind this tragic incident in U.S. History. Understand how and why the U.S. public saw the attack as a treacherous act and rallied against the Empire of Japan, causing the United States to enter World War II.

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U.S. HISTORY : RECONSTRUCTION OF THE UNITED STATES

Reconstruction in United States history, refers both to the period after the Civil War when the States of the breakaway Confederacy were reintegrated into the United States of America, and to the process by which this was accomplished.

Northern moderates and radicals alike agreed that for the war to be declared a victory, three points had to be achieved: the Confederacy had to be truly dead, slavery had to be truly dead, and the possibility of either being revived had to be eliminated. How to achieve these three goals and who would decide when they were achieved, caused great controversy. This program presents each side of the controversy and how the goals to achieve reconstruction were outlines and achieved.

Item no.: WV02190880
Format: DVD
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2001
StdBkNo: 1591632595
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U.S. HISTORY : STATUE OF LIBERTY

The Statue of Liberty is an American icon, a 305-foot symbol of freedom to all. In this informative video for kids, we will follow the Statue of Liberty from her creation in France, to her reformation in 1986, to what she means and represents to us today.

Viewers will learn about the men who created her, the technologies used to manufacture, ship and erect the statue in New York, and how the statue grew to represent the American dream to millions of immigrants.

Item no.: HN02260881
Format: DVD
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1998
StdBkNo: 1591632587
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U.S. HISTORY : THE AMERICAN DREAM

America was discovered almost by accident and settled by those whose common dream was the hope of living a new and better life. Free from persecution, they were determined to form a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Throughout two hundred and twenty years of revolution, civil war, world wars, depressions, political achievements and deceptions, the American Nation continues to grow and flourish.

We are proud to present this edition on the history of the United States. Discover how America has become the greatest nation on Earth: from Plymouth Rock to Rock and Roll; from the Declaration of Independence to Independent Counsels; from the Gilded Age to the Information Age; from George Washington to Bill Clinton. America's rich history is an enduring legacy of the human spirit and the power of democracy.

Item no.: SW00020882
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1999
StdBkNo: 1591632544
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U.S. HISTORY : THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

On April 19, 1775, the "shot heard 'round the world" was fired at the Battle of Lexington and Concord beginning America's Revolutionary War. Under the leadership of General George Washington, thousands of brave American soldiers suffered terrible hardships and achieved stunning victories in their fight for independence from Great Britain. From the pen of Thomas Jefferson, America declared to the world its rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Learn how 13 British colonies became the United States of America in their quest for freedom.

Item no.: NL02190883
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2000
StdBkNo: 1591632935
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U.S. HISTORY : WESTWARD EXPANSION

The westward expansion of the United States has become a symbol of the nation as a whole. In less then two centuries since its independence from British rule, America grew from its original thirteen states to fifty. With each push westward, tales of extraordinary challenges and endeavors emerged. In its wake, the movement left a timeline of conflicts and larger than life characters that we should never forget.

Item no.: WW02260884
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2000
StdBkNo: 1591632560
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INVENTIONS


INVENTORS: A CENTURY OF FLIGHT

From the Wright Brothers to Charles Lindbergh; from the DC-3 to the F-117; the 20th century has been defined by remarkable aircraft and the people who have flown them.

In this video, we will explore the history of aviation; the First flight at Kitty Hawk, the Spirit of St. Louis and the first transatlantic solo fight, and the world's first "invisible" aircraft. All this plus much more as we take the journey through a Century of Flight.

Item no.: DN02190856
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1996
StdBkNo: 1591632536
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INVENTORS: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

This program commemorates the life of Benjamin Franklin, one of the most prominent Founders, early political figures and statesmen of the United States.

One of the earliest Founders, Franklin was noted for his curiosity, writings, ingenuity, and diversity of interests. His wise and scintillating writings are proverbial to this day. He shaped the American Revolution, despite never holding national elective office; a leader of the Enlightenment, he gained the recognition of scientists and intellectuals across Europe and the United States.

Item no.: NG02260857
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2000
StdBkNo: 1591632692
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INVENTORS: FAMOUS INVENTORS AND INVENTIONS

Inventors and their ingenious inventions have shaped society since the beginning of time; always searching for ways to make life easier, better and more convenient.

These people of extraordinary talent and boundless energy left an incredible legacy of tools and ideas that improved the quality of life and paved the way for future inventions. Learn about some of the most significant inventors that ever lived: Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver, and the Wright Brothers.

Item no.: ES00020858
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1998
StdBkNo: 1591632617
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INVENTORS: HENRY FORD

This program presents the story behind Henry Ford, a man unique to his world. A man whose vision and drive created the backbone of the Industrial Revolution and the American automobile industry.

From humble beginnings, Henry Ford used his natural gift for mathematics and his love for machines to propel himself into history. He was a pioneer in automobile technology and the inventor of the mass-production assemble line. Ford's dedication to his dreams has affected us all and helped shape the world in which we live.

Item no.: EZ02190859
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1996
StdBkNo: 1591632668
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INVENTORS: THE LIFE AND MIND OF ALBERT EINSTEIN

Take a journey inside the mind of a genius. Albert Einstein was considered by many to be the greatest thinker of the 20th Century. His amazing discoveries gave scientists around the world new insights about the universe in which we live. The things we know today about time and space, mass and energy, gravity and light, are attributed to Einstein. All this and more as we explore the life and mind of Albert Einstein.

Item no.: KR02260860
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1996
StdBkNo: 1591632633
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INVENTORS: THOMAS EDISON

This program presents the life of Thomas Edison, a true "rags to riches" story. Through hard work and determination, he helped in creating the modern world in which we live today. Considered to be the greatest inventor of his or any time, Edison's wonderful inventions were a driving force of the Industrial Revolution. From the stock ticker to the phonograph; from the light bulb to motion pictures, his inventions guided America into the 20th Century.

Item no.: NN00020861
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1998
StdBkNo: 1591632684
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WORLD HISTORY


HISTORICAL ICONS: ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL

Alexander Graham Bell (March 3, 1847-August 2, 1922) was a Scottish scientist and inventor who immigrated to Canada. Today, Bell is widely considered one of the foremost developers of the telephone, together with Antonio Meucci, inventor of the first telephone prototype, and Philipp Reis. Six years after having obtained his telephone patent, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States. In addition to Bell's work in telecommunications technology, he was responsible for important advances in aviation and hydrofoil technology. Explore the life of Alexander Graham Bell.

Item no.: NN00020837
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2006
StdBkNo: 1591633869
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HISTORICAL ICONS: CORETTA SCOTT KING

Coretta Scott King was the wife of the slain civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. and a noted community leader in her own right. Coretta Scott King has made huge accomplishments throughout her life, including carrying on the legacy of her husband for over three decades. This informative program will take you through her life story.

Item no.: TZ02190838
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2006
StdBkNo: 1591635373
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HISTORICAL ICONS: EDWARD KENNEDY

Edward Moore Kennedy, also known as Ted, was a U.S. senator from Massachusetts for nearly five decades. Born into one of the most powerful and legendary political families in American history, he first joined the Senate in 1962 to fill the seat left when his brother John F. Kennedy was elected President of the United States. He was re-elected eight times and served until his death in 2009, making him the third-longest-serving Senator in U.S. history. Ted Kennedy lived a life marked with controversy and personal tragedy, but he gained a reputation as a steadfast liberal politician who worked tirelessly on issues such as education and health care. As an elder statesman of the senate, Ted Kennedy's bipartisan diplomacy created a legacy of policy legislation that earned him his own place in American history.

Item no.: JW02260839
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2010
StdBkNo: 9781591631033
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HISTORICAL ICONS: FAMOUS AFRICAN AMERICANS

What famous city did Benjamin Banneker help design? Why was Harriet Tubman called the "Moses" of her people? Who were the "Men of the Massachusetts 54th"? Why was the peanut so important to the rebuilding of the south after the Civil War? Who delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C.? How did Sojourner Truth get her name? These are but a few of the questions answered in "Famous African Americans".

Over the past two hundred years, names such as Frederick Douglass, Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X, permeate our national consciousness. They along with other African-Americans, fought for American independence, the abolition of slavery, civil and equal rights. They served their country during wartime and helped rebuild the South's economy after the Civil War. One even became the first African American to sit on the Supreme Court. Many spoke out for the causes they believed in and many died fighting for these causes. Their place in American history must not be underestimated or forgotten. Their contributions can still be seen and felt today.

Item no.: FB00020840
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2000
StdBkNo: 1591632625
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HISTORICAL ICONS: FAMOUS EXPLORERS

Join us as we take a look at the men and their magnificent journeys that have shaped the world. Some sailed vast oceans and investigated rivers, while others climbed to the top of the world and reached for the stars.

From Alexander the Great to Christopher Columbus, from Lewis and Clark to the first man on the moon, they all inspired a tradition of exploration that continues to endure.

Item no.: JF02190841
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2000
StdBkNo: 1591633079
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HISTORICAL ICONS: FAMOUS IRISH-AMERICANS

Who was known as "Old Hickory?" Who were America's greatest Irish heavyweight boxing champions? Who are considered to be America's "Royal Family?" Who was the youngest President ever elected to office? These are just a few of the questions answered in "Famous Irish Americans."

Join us as we explore the lives and accomplishments of such notable figures as Andrew Jackson, Mother Jones, Sandra Day O'Connor, John F. Kennedy, and many others. Their contributions to American society are what made this country what it is today ¡V the land of opportunity.

Item no.: KS02260842
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2001
StdBkNo: 159163265X
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HISTORICAL ICONS: GANDHI

Mohandas K. Gandhi was a man of peace who spent most of his life preaching non-violence to gain equality and freedom for the people of India. This informative program explores his struggle against the mighty British Empire and her colonies of India and South Africa.

Gandhi's words and deeds made him one of the most influential men of the 20th Century.

Item no.: VZ00020843
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2000
StdBkNo: 1591633087
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HISTORICAL ICONS: GREAT WOMEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY

Why did Abigail Adams urge her husband to "remember the ladies?" Why was Harriet Tubman called the "Moses" of her people? Who founded the American Red Cross? These are but a few of the questions answered in "Great Women in American History." Throughout U.S. history, women such as Susan B. Anthony, Eleanor Roosevelt, Sojourner Truth, and Helen Keller, became inspirations for thousands of women everywhere.

Their causes were many: Equal rights, the abolition of slavery, the caring of our wounded soldiers during wartime and most importantly, providing leadership and strength during tumultuous times. These and many other women have made important contributions to the United States of America and paved the way for future generations.

Item no.: CB02190844
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1999
StdBkNo: 1591632676
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HISTORICAL ICONS: HELEN KELLER

Imagine that you could not see these words or hear them spoken but you could still talk, write, read, and make friends. In fact, you went to college, wrote nearly a dozen books, traveled all over the world, met 12 U.S. presidents, and lived to be 87! Well, there was such a person, and she was born over a hundred years ago! All this and more as we explore the life of Helen Keller.

Item no.: AW02260845
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2006
StdBkNo: 1591633877
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HISTORICAL ICONS: LEONARDO DA VINCE

Leonardo da Vinci defined the era known as the Renaissance, a cultural rebirth in Europe between the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries. As a painter he was responsible for such great works as "The Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper." As a scientist and engineer, he envisioned many modern inventions such as the helicopter, airplane, and even the bicycle. He was also a renowned architect, botanist, and astronomer.

Join us as we explore the life of Leonardo Da Vinci.

Item no.: RZ00020846
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1998
StdBkNo: 1591633168
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HISTORICAL ICONS: MANDELA - MAN OF VISION

Join us as we explore the life of Nelson Mandela. He was born the son of a Thembu tribal chief in 1918 and grew up to be South Africa's strongest voice against the government's policy of racial segregation known as apartheid. After spending nearly three decades as a political prisoner, he was released, and in 1994 was elected President of South Africa, thus ending minority rule in Africa's last white-run country. We will show his struggles, triumphs and adversities which ultimately drove him to greatness as an African leader, a man of the people and truly a man of vision.

Item no.: ZD02190847
Format: DVD
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1999
StdBkNo: 1591633095
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HISTORICAL ICONS: MARTIN LUTHER KING

"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: we hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal." This was Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream. A dream that he would spend most of his life trying to fulfill. In this document of his life, you will learn about the history of the Civil Rights Movement; King's education at Morehouse College and Crozer Seminary, where he learned of Gandhi's method of non-violent protest,Bus boycotts, sit-ins, and the "Freedom Riders and the historic march on Washington. All of this as we celebrate the life of a man of peace: Martin Luther King Jr.

Item no.: MT02260848
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2001
StdBkNo: 1591632641
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HISTORICAL ICONS: MICHELANGELO

Michelangelo Buonarotti flourished as a sculptor, painter, and architect during the cultural rebirth know as the Renaissance. While under the patronage of many notable figures of the era, Michelangelo created eternal masterpieces such as the sculpture of David and the painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Join us as we explore the life and works of one of the greatest artists who ever lived. Michelangelo's artistic achievements have left an enduring legacy of divine inspiration.

Item no.: WC00020849
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1999
StdBkNo: 1591633133
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HISTORICAL ICONS: NAPOLEAN

This program present the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, from the profound triumphs to the crushing defeats. Napoleon's short history spans the years of 1769 to 1821 and is a vivid tale of a man who directed France in war and in social change. From his birth on a small Mediterranean island to his eventual death in exile on St. Helena, this tireless man symbolized the period of world history just before the Industrial Revolution. You will learn about the military genius who exhibited unequaled strategic and tactical powers, the Napoleonic Code and its impact on the world, and his numerous military successes, as well as his final failure at the battle of Waterloo. Napoleon Bonaparte's life was one of profound triumphs and crushing defeats.

Item no.: WL02190850
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1996
StdBkNo: 1591633117
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HISTORICAL ICONS: PICASSO

The dominant artistic voice of the twentieth century, Pablo Picasso's legendary career spanned nearly eight decades during which he achieved international recognition as an innovative and prolific painter and sculptor. Meet the child prodigy who broke with the conventional art forms of his time and spawned Cubism. His life, his politics, and his lovers are revealed through his collection of works. Experience his sadness in the Blue Period and his anger in his powerful anti-war painting Guernica.

Picasso's art stirs the souls of his audiences.

Item no.: KA02260851
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2000
StdBkNo: 1591633125
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HISTORICAL ICONS: RAPHAEL

Standing beside such artistic giants as Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo, the artist known as Raphael is considered one of the most gifted and admired painters from the era known as the Renaissance. Raphael was responsible for some of the most inspirational paintings of the era, most notably The Transfiguration and The School of Athens. Only 37 Years old when he died, Raphael left behind a rich legacy of awe-inspiring art that is presented in the video.

Item no.: HP00020852
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2000
StdBkNo: 159163315X
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HISTORICAL ICONS: ROSA PARKS

This informative program chronicles the life of Rosa Parks. Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks is remembered as a courageous woman whose defiance in the face of segregation helped inspire the architects of the civil rights movement and set an example for generations to follow. She saw the inherent evil in segregation and she had the courage to fight it in its common place, a seat on a bus.

Rosa Parks, a former seamstress, became the first woman to lie in honor in the Capital Rotunda, sharing the tribute bestowed upon Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy and other national leaders.

Item no.: BP02190853
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2006
StdBkNo: 1591635292
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HISTORICAL ICONS: VINCENT VAN GOGH

A program that present the life of Vincent van Gogh, who died an impoverished failure in the eyes of the world. However, today his paintings are among the most famous and most recognizable in the world.

In the brief decade before his death, Vincent produced his entire body of work. Through his ambitious endeavors, he perfected a vigorous brushstroke and a vibrant use of color that distinguished his paintings from all others. The letters that he wrote to his beloved brother, Theo, allow us to gain insight into the works of Vincent van Gogh.

Item no.: PD02260854
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1999
StdBkNo: 1591633141
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HISTORICAL ICONS: WINSTON CHURCHILL

A video that present the life and facts of Winston Churchill, a soldier, a politician, a painter and an author. As Prime Minister of Great Britain, he provided strong, moral leadership during the dark days of World War II. Over his long, illustrious career, he experienced numerous defeats and setbacks, but one thing Churchill did not do was give up.

With his "never surrender" attitude, he became one of the most loved and revered men the world has ever known.

Item no.: PW00020855
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2000
StdBkNo: 1591633109
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WORLD HISTORY: CHINA

Discover everything from China's geography and religion to its rich history and culture. China's magic shows through with classical Chinese architecture and customs that date back hundreds of years.

Item no.: HA00020885
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1996
StdBkNo: 1591633036
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WORLD HISTORY: CHINA - THE HISTORY & THE MYSTERY

China, one country that can boast of an ancient civilization, with a long and mysterious history - almost 5,000 years of it! Like most other great civilizations of the world, China can trace her culture to a blend of small original tribes which have expanded until they became the great country that it is today. This amazing two-volume set covers five-thousand years of Chinese history.

Item no.: BZ02190886
Format: DVD
Duration: 120 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1995
StdBkNo: 9781591636045
Price: USD 60.00

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WORLD HISTORY: EGYPT

Egypt, the home of awe-inspiring monuments and treasures, comes to life in this comprehensive video journey through one of the oldest civilizations in the world. EGYPT takes you through Egypt's history, geography, customs and culture like no other video can. Explore the Sphinx, and the temple of King Ramses II ¡V built by ancient Egyptian architects over 4,500 years ago. From the barren cities like Cairo and Alexandria ¡V it's all here in EGYPT.

Item no.: SC02260887
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1996
StdBkNo: 159163301X
Price: USD 40.00

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WORLD HISTORY: GREAT WOMEN RULERS IN WORLD HISTORY

This extensive program examines the lives of women leaders and their effect in history. Share the triumphs and tragedies of fascinating women who led nations, fought in battle, and made life and death decisions for the sake of their people. Great Women Rulers in World History spans more than three thousand years and three continents. Biographies begin in ancient Egypt with Queens Hatshepsut, Nefertiti and Cleopatra. Medieval Rulers include Eleanor of Aquitaine, Joan of Arc, Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth I. This program is a colorful and detailed perspective of history through the eyes of the women who helped shape it.

Item no.: BC00020888
Format: DVD
Duration: 60 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 2007
StdBkNo: 9781591636007
Price: USD 50.00

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WORLD HISTORY: INDIA

Discover the enchanting and vibrant land of India and its people. INDIA ¡V ONE COUNTRY, A MILLION WORLDS lets you explore ancient civilizations, phenomenal architecture and brings you up-close to India's dynamic and diverse culture. Learn of India's past and present, including Mahatma Ghandi's struggle for India's freedom and present day city life including customs and religious ceremonies. Everything from India's geography and climate to present political formation is all here in INDIA ¡V ONE COUNTRY, A MILLION WORLDS.

Item no.: BZ02190889
Format: DVD
Duration: 30 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1996
StdBkNo: 1591633001
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WORLD HISTORY: JAPAN - LAND OF THE RISING SUN

Japan, Island nation, located in the North Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Asian continent. The Japanese call their country Nihon or Nippon, which means origin of the sun. Japan is sometimes referred to in English as the land of the rising sun. Take a trip into 2,000 years of Japanese history!

Item no.: NA02260890
Format: DVD
Duration: 120 minutes
Audience: Grades 6-12
Copyright: 1995
StdBkNo: 9781591636038
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WORLD HISTORY: THE KOREAN WAR

Learn how the tiny Asian country of Korea was divided in the aftermath of World War II and how the cold war politics between the United States and the Soviet Union led to a brutal conflict.

Gain an understanding of:

  • The three year battle that became known as America's "forgotten war"
  • Why the United Nations sponsored a "police action" to promote peace.
  • Why General Douglas McArthur was fired by President Truman as head of the UN forces.
  • The dramatic changes to the rules of war, including increased guerilla warfare and threats of nuclear attacks.

    Item no.: GA00020891
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience: Grades 6-12
    Copyright: 2000
    StdBkNo: 1591632978
    Price: USD 45.00

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    WORLD HISTORY: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SOVIET UNION

    This program chronicles 700+ years of Russian history. You will learn about the Tsar of Russia, Ivan The Terrible, all the way through the fall of the USSR. Explore the real Russia, rarely seen in film, photos, posters, and prints from secret vaults of the U.S.S.R.

    Item no.: PA02190892
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 120 minutes
    Audience: Grades 6-12
    Copyright: 1995
    StdBkNo: 9781591636021
    Price: USD 60.00

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    WORLD HISTORY: VIETNAM WAR

    "The Vietnam War" is a crisp overview of the longest war in American history ¡V a conflict whose burden became unbearable and fought with hard lessons. Learn why the most powerful nation in the world could not obtain victory over Ho Chi Minh and the communist North Vietnamese. From the Gulf of Tonkin incident in August 1964 to the Tet Offensive, the war perpetually escalated. Meanwhile, divisive anti-war protests in America nearly tore the country apart. In January 1973, the Paris Peace Accord was signed. U.S. troops withdrew from Vietnam, ending many years of bitter struggle.

    Item no.: NT02260893
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Audience: Grades 6-12
    Copyright: 2000
    StdBkNo: 159163296X
    Price: USD 45.00

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    WORLD HISTORY: WORLD WAR I

    It is called by many names: The Great War, The War To End All Wars, World War I. The conflict that engulfed the world between 1914 and 1918 left an indelible mark on the 20th century and shaped the world in which we live today. In this informative program, you will learn about the tumultuous events that led to World War I, the nations that were drawn into the conflict, the Russian Revolution and the rise of communism, how the submarine and airplane altered the nature of combat and how the peace treaty virtually assured a second world war. "World War I-Cause and Effect" tells the complete story of the first modern war.

    Item no.: ZW00020894
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 6-12
    Copyright: 1999
    StdBkNo: 1591632943
    Price: USD 50.00

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    WORLD HISTORY: WORLD WAR II - CAUSE & EFFECT

    Out of the ashes of World War I came an uneasy peace that fueled old hatreds, gave rise to dictatorships and set the wheels in motion for what many believed unthinkable: A Second World War.

    In this informative program, you will learn about:

  • The rise and fall of Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany.
  • The decisive battles in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
  • Pearl Harbor and the War in the Pacific.
  • The decision to use the Atomic Bomb on Japan.
  • Post-War Europe and the beginning of the Cold War.

    "World War II-Cause and Effect" tells the complete story of the most destructive war in history.

    Item no.: KW02190895
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Audience: Grades 6-12
    Copyright: 2000
    StdBkNo: 1591632951
    Price: USD 50.00

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