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Government Film: Dispersion
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Government Film: Dispersion
A U.S. Government film on the procedure for the dispersion of a biological weapon.
No Protections for Garment Workers
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No Protections for Garment Workers
In the early 20th Century, the United States has no workplace safety laws.
Paying Tribute to Triangle Fire Victims
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Paying Tribute to Triangle Fire Victims
The 1911 Triangle factory fire killed 146 and changed beliefs about workplace safety.
Immigrant Workers & the American Dream
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Immigrant Workers & the American Dream
In the early 20th Century, many female immigrants worked in garment factories.
John Brown Gathers His Arsenal
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John Brown Gathers His Arsenal
John Brown put little stock in peaceful abolition. In 1855 he left New York for Kansas.
The Pottawatomie Massacre
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The Pottawatomie Massacre
In 1856 Brown and four of his sons hacked five pro-slavery men to pieces with broadswords.
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.
The Emancipation Proclamation
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The Emancipation Proclamation
Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation into effect January 1, 1863.
Lincoln Announces Freedom
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Lincoln Announces Freedom
In 1862, Lincoln promises to sign an Emancipation Proclamation on New Year's Day.
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.
Henry Ford and Thomas Edison
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Henry Ford and Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison was Henry Ford's hero. The inventors remained friends their whole lives.
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.
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