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Tim Stanley the west can turn around its post 911 crisis of self confidence
“The West can turn around its post-9/11 crisis of self-confidence & decline” Twenty years on from the 11th September attacks we could still witness a return of confidence and initiative to the West. The Telegraph’s Leader Writer Tim...
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Ithaca Gun Company workers working
MOT 1948: CAREER WOMEN: Newspaper clippings.'What Makes You Tick?' RADIO SHOW: Male Announcer asking young executive female questions about career, staying home, marriage, has she ever read love stories, she answers. Rating comments....
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Brooklyn: A Multicultural Hub
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs and is geographically adjacent to Queens in the southwestern end of Long Island. The official motto of Brooklyn is "Unity makes strength." Explore the iconic bridges and...
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Rockefeller Center mail
MOT 1937: ROCKEFELLER CENTER MAIL: (POV behind) Mail clerk man delivering mail to Rockefeller Foundation executive offices African-American receptionist. CU Letters envelopes being sorted addressed to John D. Rockefeller. New York City NYC
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NY Unemployed WPA sign
MOT 1939: NEW YORK UNEMPLOYED: INT MS Poor men on food line. MS Unemployed men eating. EXT MS Men walking pass 'Work Program Administration' sign. CU Chart of world recovery. Great Depression poverty soup kitchen.
Amor Sciendi
Victory can be Terrifying
An American General sits atop a traditional equestrian statue in New York. This video analyzes the Statue of Sherman.
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Crowd, winner FDR and family
MOT 1932: VICTORY: Excited crowd of men & women waving hands in air. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) standing in balcony at headquarters in New York City 11/8/1933. Roosevelt w/ family waving (standing holding son James' arm).
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MOT: 1916: US President Woodrow Wilson marches in preparedness parade
Woodrow Wilson stands talking with group of men in top hats and overcoats, location unknown / Wilson carrying a US flag marches at the head of a war preparedness parade on 5th Avenue at Madison Square Park in New York City during his...
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Henry Fonda with Leland Hayward
MOT 1949: THEATRE PEOPLE: Actor Henry Fonda (1905-1982) standing w/ producer Leland Hayward (1902-1971) w/ 'Mister Roberts' posters BG.
Weird History
Governeur Morris | The Wildest Founding Father
From engaging in trysts at the Louvre, to losing a leg in an adultery-driven accident, to vehemently opposing slavery, Gouverneur Morris is arguably one of the most fascinating figures in history. Bronx born, Gouverneur Morris was one of...
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Officers working
MOT 1939: NEW YORK CITY POLICE: NIGHT: EXT Lighted 14th Precinct entrance sign. INT Senior police officer inspecting officers standing in line inside. VS Police working checking car placing headlamp on table two policemen writing in...
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John W. Hill
MOT 1947: PUBLIC RELATIONS: CU Hill and Knowlton Inc. letterhead. MS Former journalist John W. Hill (1890-1977) standing by phonograph in office raising hand to head. (note: today one of five largest PR firms in world)
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INT Penn Station
MOT 1949: PENN STATION: HA WS INT Penn (Pennsylvania) Station VS travelers man w/ porter male lighting cigarette w/ woman sitting on luggage. 'The St. Louisan' train sign. People moving in line for train. HA WS Train line of people w/...
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Jinx Falkenburg Cliff Edwards
MOT 1946: THE STORK CLUB: EXT Club car pulling away from curb. INT Club w/ people sitting at tables crowded together people at coat check couple at table looking at model Jinx Falkenburg (1919-2003) & Cliff Edwards (1895-1971) in booth....
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FBI 'Baumeyer' Home
MOT 1942: DRAMATIZATION: F.B.I. AGENTS IN 'BAUMEYER' HOME: 'FBI Agents' confiscating German Nazi materials flags, rifles. WS 'Agents' w/ Baumeyer family, 'Agent' pulling Swastika flag off wall. 'Agents' escorting German consul down...
Curated Video
Ball Culture of New York City
Ball Culture can be traced as far back as the 1860s in New York City, where LGBTQ+ people began to create safe spaces where they could express and celebrate their identities freely.
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Madam Queenie: New York's Notorious Crime Boss
America has always been captivated by crime and the sharp-dressed, trigger happy men who dominate the underworld. But one story remains criminally neglected, that of gambling kingpin Stephanie St. Clair, aka Madame Queenie - the Robin...
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Marie van Brittan Brown: Creating CCTV in Queens
How did a hardworking nurse from New York City invent the world's first home security system? When a burglar tried to break into her apartment in the 1960s, this kickass crimefighter went where no-one had gone before.
Next Animation Studio
Amazon chooses location for its new headquarters
After 14 months of deliberation, Amazon announced that New York and Virginia are their final choice for the location of their new offices.
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The Bloodiest Race Riot in US History
It began as a protest against the Conscription Act of 1863 – but quickly descended into the bloodiest race riot in US history. So why did New York’s White working class kill at least 120 people during the New York Draft Riots?
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The Life and Career of Harry Houdini
Learn all about Harry Houdini, a renowned magician and escapologist. The video explores Houdini's early career as a sleight of hand magician and his journey to becoming a household name through his incredible escape stunts.
Amor Sciendi
A Terminal and a Temple
Grand Central is the great entrance way into New York City, but it's so much cooler than that. It's a Temple to commerce and connection... and a beautiful one.
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Duke Ellington composing playing
MOT 1943: NEW YORK CITY: CU Duke Ellington sheet music. Jazz composer pianist bandleader Duke Ellington (1899-1974) sitting at piano in home composing music. Duke playing piano SOT (theme later into 'Perfume Suite') Jazz royalty 'The Duke'
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MOT: 1938: German refugees in the UK
Jewish refugees arrive in the UK, money is given to them, refugees eating in large dining hall / refugee children, teens given training on farm.