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2) Rage
Publisher
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
48 HOURS report uses violent incidents to challenge assumptions about road rage and air rage. A highway encounter between two women ends in a conviction of manslaughter. An incident in which a young man tries to fource the cockpit door of an airliner in flight, to be subdued by passengers--a trauma that leads to his death. Also included is a profile of a marriage in rage-related crisis.
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...
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...
Publisher
CBS News
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The Emancipation Proclamation: January 1st, 1863. One hundred days ago, President Abraham Lincoln issued an ultimatum to the South - either lay down your arms or set all slaves free. Tensions are building and the President must make a crucial decision. The Ohio volunteers, slaves and abolitionists pray for the emancipation.
The Gettysburg address: November 19th, 1863. President Abraham Lincoln is set to address a crowd in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania...
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...
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...
Series
Publisher
Woodhaven Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004.]
Language
English
Description
The great Comstock silver strike: October 29th, 1873. John Mackay and James Fair have invested close to $300,000 into the apparently worthless Comstock mine in the hopes of discovering silver. People are losing faith and increasingly suspicious of stock manipulation and fraud. Then they receive the big news.
The overthrow of the Tweed Ring: November 7th, 1871. New York citizens are fed up with the corruption of William Tweed who has gained political...
9) Civil rights
Series
United States history origins to 2000 volume 22
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Examines the civil rights movement of the 1960's through archival footage and interviews.
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Trace Kennedy's rise to the country's highest position - from his naval career to the presidency. Discover the truth behind the events surrounding the sinking of the world's most famous torpedo boat and the basis for the book, Profiles in Courage. View the entire first televised politcal debate with Richard M. Nixon, believed to clinched the eventual win. Relive the drama and hope as Kennedy secures his party's nomination for president and how he...
Publisher
A&E Television Network
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Examines the key military and political decisions that have determined the course of the Iraq war, from President Bush's "Axis of Evil" declaration through negotiation, invasion, "Mission Accomplished" and beyond. Experts analyze the design of the war plan and the new technology used in combat such as the F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, and Stryker combat vehicles. Frontline footage illuminates key events of the war, including...
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Relive the promise of hope and change for the furture that was to become the rally cry of Robert F. Kennedy, the third Kennedy son earmarked for the presidency. Cultivating the most dedicated of friends as well as the most ruthless of political and personal enemies, learn of the shy insider, devoted father, and ruthless politician, in the most complete portrait of the man.
16) Man on the moon
Series
Publisher
CBS Video
Pub. Date
[1981]
Language
English
Description
Covers the history of the space flight program, from the bare beginnings to July 20, 1969 - a Man on the Moon.
17) The Middle East
Series
United States history origins to 2000 volume 24
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Examines the Middle East conflict over the past 50 years, highlighting major figures and events. Discusses the Arab-Israeli conflict, Cold War tensions, and oil reserves as reasons for U.S. involvement.
18) Spies
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"From Nathan Hale to Mata Hari to James Bond, the darkly glamorous world of spies and secret agents, whether real or fictional, heroic or criminal, continues to fascinate the public. Visit this clandestine world of double agents and counter-spies who risk their lives to uncover, steal and sell secrets ostensibly in the name of protecting their country"--Container.
