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Malcolm X Challenges Martin Luther King's Goals
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Malcolm X Challenges Martin Luther King's Goals
Malcolm X challenges Martin Luther King's vision of equality.
Vets Remember: Bob Conroy
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Vets Remember: Bob Conroy
Bob Conroy describes his experience of the battle in two clips.
Failed Protests
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Failed Protests
In the Spring of 1854, fugitive slave Anthony Burns sat in Boston's city jail.
Garrison Burns the Constitution
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Garrison Burns the Constitution
William Lloyd Garrison believes the Republic was corrupt and burns the constitution.
The Dred Scott Decision
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The Dred Scott Decision
The Dred Scott decision had the potential to legalize slavery everywhere in the U.S.
Attack at Harpers Ferry
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Attack at Harpers Ferry
John Brown seizes a federal armory at Harpers Ferry, VA, but fails to incite revolution.
Garrison Closes The Liberator
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Garrison Closes The Liberator
After four decades and 1,803 issues, William Lloyd Garrison closed The Liberator.
Henry Ford "Camping" with Edison and Firestone
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Henry Ford "Camping" with Edison and Firestone
Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone lunching while "camping" in 1923.
Henry Ford Gives Dance Lessons
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Henry Ford Gives Dance Lessons
Henry Ford hosted dance lessons in Dearborn twice a week to teach the old ways of dancing.
JFK Sneak Peek
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JFK Sneak Peek
Watch the exclusive 30-minute sneak peek of "JFK," premiering on PBS Nov 11&12 at 9/8c.
JFK and Age: The Young Congressman
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JFK and Age: The Young Congressman
As a 29-year-old congressman, JFK had little interest in his day-to-day duties.
JFK and Abusing Power: Private Life
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JFK and Abusing Power: Private Life
Kennedy's personal aides knew about his extramarital activities, as did much of the press
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