Great Big Story
Dignity and Pride Communicated by a Handshake
Explore the significance of the dap, a gesture born out of solidarity among black soldiers during the Vietnam War. Dive into its history, evolution, and cultural impact through the lens of interdisciplinary artist LaMont Hamilton's...
Great Big Story
Dignity and Pride Communicated by a Handshake
Explore the significance of the dap, a gesture born out of solidarity among black soldiers during the Vietnam War. Dive into its history, evolution, and cultural impact through the lens of interdisciplinary artist LaMont Hamilton's...
Step Back History
The Confederate States of America
In this series, I look at countries which no longer exist, and how they loom over us today. This episode we look at the short-lived Confederate States of America.
Curated Video
New Black history museum opens at former slave port
The International African American Museum will soon open in Charleston, South Carolina, at one of the country’s most historically significant slave trading ports.Overlooking the sacred site of Gadsden’s Wharf, at which an estimated 45%...
Bloomberg
Airbnb Responds to Supreme Court Travel Ban Ruling
Jun.26 -- Chris Lehane, Airbnb head of global policy and communications, discusses the Supreme Court ruling on the travel ban and how it impacts Airbnb's business. He speaks with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology."
Curated Video
Actor Jay Hernandez on Latin representation in media: 'Our time has come'
ACTOR JAY HERNANDEZ ON LATIN REPRESENTATION IN MEDIA: 'OUR TIME HAS COME'
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Presidential candidate de Blasio insults 'con don'
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Presidential candidate De Blasio insults 'Con Don'
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, adding his name to an already long list of candidates itching for a chance to take on Donald Trump.
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Presidential candidate de Blasio insults 'con don'
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for president, adding his name to an already long list of candidates itching for a chance to take on Donald Trump.
PBS
American Experience: My Lai
The documentary [01:30:00], My Lai, examines the massacre of the village people in the Village of My Lai, Vietnam in 1968 by a company of American Soldiers. It poses the question, "Were they "just following orders" as some later...
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Pbs American Experience: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
PBS' "American Experience" provides a detailed biography of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Content includes an overview as well as a focus on Roosevelt's early career, domestic and foreign politics, role as President, and legacy....
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Pbs American Experience: George H. W. Bush
PBS features an excellent two-part film and program on the life and career of our 41st President, George H.W. Bush. Share your views on some of his presidential decisions, browse the family gallery, read a timeline of events in his life,...
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Pbs: The Presidents: John F. Kennedy
PBS compiles an extensive collection of resources and documents on President John F. Kennedy and the major events of his administration. This excellent biographical site provides links to a variety of primary sources, including Kennedy's...
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Pbs: The American Experience: Harry S. Truman
PBS offers a comprehensive look at the presidency of Harry S. Truman. Content includes a very detailed biography, a look at his domestic and foreign politics, enduring legacy, and more. Primary sources supplement the content, and a...
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Pbs: American Experience: Into the Deep: America, Whaling, and the World
Trace the history of the American whaling industry from the 17th century, through to its demise in the decades following the American Civil War. [01:20:00] (2010)
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Pbs: American Experience: Reagan: Actor, Governor, President
Companion website for a documentary film about the life and career of Ronald Reagan, with a virtual tour of the Reagan Presidential Museum and Library, a biographical timeline, excerpts from two biographies, a gallery of Reagan family...
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Pbs the Presidents: Ronald Reagan
This site from PBS "The Presidents" provides a detailed biography of Ronald Reagan, the 40th U.S. President. Read about Reagan's early life and career, presidential policies, and legacy. Supplemental primary sources are also provided.
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Pbs: Wgbh American Experience: Reagan
This multi-media website provides a timeline of the life of Ronald Reagan, fortieth President of the United States. Includes video clips from the documentary, biographical snapshots of his family and key players of his presidency,...
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Pbs American Experience: Jimmy Carter
The companion site for this PBS profile surveys the life and career of the peanut-farmer-turned-president and peacemaker.
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Pbs the Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson
Here you can find a detailed biography of Lyndon B. Johnson and an overview of his presidency. Content includes a focus on LBJ's early career, domestic politics, foreign affairs, presidential politics, and legacy. A teacher's guide and a...
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Pbs Learning Media: The Bayonet Constitution
A short video [3 m 24 ] from American Experience that explains the forces behind the so-called Bayonet Constitution. Also included is background material about the dominance of the sugar plantation owners in Hawaiian politics. [3:22]
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American Experience: The Carter Family: Gold Watch and Chain
From PBS's American Experience this is the song Gold Watch and Chain which was featured on the program "The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken".
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Pbs: America 1900: The Boxer Rebellion
Taken from PBS transcripts of the "American Experience," this article covers America's involvement with stopping the Boxer Rebellion in China.
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Pbs: America 1900: President Mc Kinley and American Expansion
A brief look at the foreign policies of William McKinley as president. Read about the problems of American expansion as a result of the Spanish-American War.