Walter Cronkite
Author
Publisher
A.A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1997.
Language
English
Description
Overview: He has been called the most trusted man in America. His 60-year-long journalistic career has spanned the Great Depression, several wars, and the extraordinary changes that have engulfed our nation over the last two-thirds of the 20th century. When Walter Cronkite advised his television audience in 1968 that the war in Vietnam could not be won, President Lyndon B. Johnson said: "If I've lost Cronkite, I've lost middle America." Now, at the...
Publisher
Disinformation Co
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Documentary on the reported conservative bias of Rupert Murdoch-owned Fox News Channel (FNC), which promotes itself as "Fair and Balanced." Material includes interviews with former FNC employees and the inter-office memos they provided.
Publisher
Mill Creek Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Travel back in time with Benjamin Franklin's teenage reporters as they confront the real and physical dangers of the American Revolution. Trapped in opposite sides of the war - James an American colonist and Sarah a young English reporter are forced to choose between friendship and allegiance to their countries. All while they try to look after mischievous Henri, a French boy whose comical escapades constantly lead to trouble. Journey through history...
7) Air power
Publisher
CBS Video
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
"The riveting stories of World War II air combat"-- Container.
Series
Publisher
CBS News
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Washington crosses the Delaware: December 25th, 1776. After American forces suffered crushing defeats from the British army, General George Washington and Colonels Harrison and Tilghman debate what to do. They decide to launch a surprise attack by crossing the Delaware river in different places. Washington explains how America is fighting a personal battle for liberty.
Washington's farewell to his officers: December 4th, 1783. The war is over! A...
Publisher
Entertainment Distributing
Pub. Date
2003.
Language
English
Description
Walter Cronkite presents a stunning collection which chronicles WWII in Europe. Filled with gripping combat footage, this collection takes you from the rise of the Nazi war machine to the celebrations on VE Day and the Nuremberg Trials. From the trenches to the skies, here is the story of the campaigns and the commanders, the horror and heroism of WWII in Europe.
Publisher
CBS News
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The triumph of Alexander the Great: 324 B.C. When his Macedonian troops revolt, Alexander the Great must decide what course of action is necessary. He analyzes and determine if he should crush the rebellion or yield to the mutiny.
The death of Socrates: 399 B.C. Hours before he is to be executed for refusing to recognize God, Socrates explains to his friends why he must choose death over life. His friends desperately try to convince him otherwise...
13) Man on the moon
Publisher
Timeless Media Group
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Disc 1. This disc covers the pre-launch preparations for the flight and moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. It goes on to cover the subsequent landings on the moon and includes the Apollo 13 rescue and the first launch of the shuttle Columbia. Disc 2. The 40th anniversary edition includes the history of NASA, an introduction to the people who made the Mercury and Apollo programs possible, an inside look at the Apollo mission and an additional...
Publisher
CBS News
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Two episodes from the live television series You are there. D-Day: June 6th, 1944. The invasion of Western Europe begins on the Northeastern coast of France. American, British and Canadian troops from a fleet of 4,000 ships valiantly storm the beaches launching an offensive against Hitler's Atlantic wall. The invasion marks the beginning of the end of World War II. The liberation of Paris: August 25, 1944. Nazis desperately try to hold on, but acknowledge...
Publisher
CBS News
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The vote that made Jefferson President: February 17th, 1801. The House is deadlocked on a vote to decide the 3rd President of the United States because of the vagueness of the Constitution and the role of the electoral college. The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, refuse to vote in favor of Thomas Jefferson who received a majority of the vote. Instead they will vote for Federalist Aaron Burr. Representative James Bayard confers with Jefferson...
Series
Publisher
CBS News
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The end of the Dalton Gang: October 5th, 1892. Former U.S. Marshals turned notorious desperadoes Emmett Dalton, Grat Dalton and Bob Dalton return to their hometown of Coffeeville, Kansas to rob banks and wreak havoc on the townspeople. Bank cashier Charley Ball and others find the strength and courage to defeat the Daltons in a deadly shootout.
The gunfight at the O.K. Corral: October 26th, 1881. Wyatt Earp, his brothers and Doc Holliday are the...
Series
Publisher
Woodhaven Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The conquest of Mexico: November 11th, 1519. Hernan Cortes must decide whether to risk attempting to conquer Mexico by defeating Montezuma. He confers with and receives valuable advice from his slave Donna Marina and his captains before coming to a critical decision.
Mr. Christian seizes the bounty: April 28th, 1789. Captain William Bligh is in command of the H.M.S. Bounty sailing from England to the West Indies to deliver breadfruit trees. Fletcher...