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Pbs Secrets of the Dead: Dogfight Over Guadalcanal
This PBS video dramatization [50:00], in seven segment) examines the dramatic air battle between U.S. Navy aircraft pilot James "Pug" Sutherland and Saburo Sakai during World War ll over Guadalcanal. (2006)
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Pbs Secrets of the Dead: Killer Flu
The 1918 flu pandemic killed over 40 million people. In these five video episodes [01:00:00] scientists search for it's origin and answers to today's viruses and whether they will lead to another pandemic from a "super virus".
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Pbs: Secrets of the Dead: Churchill's Deadly Decision
In 1940, Winston Churchill made the decision to attack the French naval fleet, to prevent it falling into Nazi hands. This decision has been both praised as an act of courage and vilified as an act of betrayal. This documentary attempts...
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Pbs: Frontline Heat
Our world is changing dramaticlly. View these nine videos with links to related content that deal with the evidence of global warming, dependence on fossil fuels and the potential we have to stop the damage.
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Pbs News Hour Extra: The Vaccine War
Controversy over whether to vaccinate children is an ongoing issue for parents and health professionals. This video presents the pros, cons and risks of vaccinating from different perspectives. There are text interviews with various...
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National Border Control Council Head on Immigration
National Boarder Control Council President discusses his views and experiences at the U.S.-Mexican border. Text, audio, and video of this August, 2006, interview are available.
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Pbs Nova: Storm That Drowned a City
Discover why the floodwalls in New Orleans failed when they should have held. Consider the alarming forecast of more intense storms in the coming years, and review preparedness measures underway to protect New Orleans from future...
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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: Nova: Robots
James McLurkin, leading robot designer, talks about robot "swarms" and his life's work with robots. [10:00]
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Pbs: Nova Science Now: Leeches
With this video resource, viewers follow a research biologist into the swamp to find out why leeches have such a bad reputation, and what role they play in today's environment and medical field. [11:01]
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Pbs: Japan's Secret Garden, Build a Rice Paddy
Learn about how Rice Paddys are built and formed. This site has a video and description of the process.
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Pbs: Asteroid
If an asteroid was to hit the earth what would be the effect? The result would be based on its speed, trajectory and most importantly, its size. This site provides a feature that allows you to learn the effects of these variables and...
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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 Teachers:anatomy of Yamato
Explore Janusz Skulski's drawings of the battleship Yamato, and discover what made the ship both seemingly unsinkable and highly vulnerable to attack.
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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: Ra Ni
This site features a captivating video that introduces RNAi. Discover how this modest little molecule has impressive medical promise.
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Nova: Mirror Neurons
PBS site explores mirror neurons and why humans get so worked up watching other people. Contains links to a video segment on the discovery and significance of mirror neurons, a research update involving a study using pro dancers, an...
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Nova: Aging
PBS site invites users to watch a video segment on "longevity genes." Will they help us to live longer lives?
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Nova Online: A Gallery of Roman Mosaics
The companion site that accompanies the NOVA program on salvaging Zeugma, an ancient Roman town on the banks of the Euphrates. It shows how archaeologists rescued many artifacts from a dam-building project.
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Nova: Arctic Passage
This NOVA site has information on the past and the future of the Northwest Passage. The first article discusses the effect of global warming and the possibility of an ice-free shipping lane through the Northwest Passage.