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The Presidency and the Environment
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From the 1960s to today, US Presidents have talked about saving our environment.
The First Earth Day
2:11
Looking back on 1970's first Earth Day celebration.
Robert Stone's First Film
3:46
Around age 12, Robert Stone created a short film on environmental pollution.
Merely Following Orders?
1:20
Lt. Calley's 1971 trial upset those who felt he was unfairly blamed for Vietnam mistakes.
There Were No Environmental Laws
0:58
What were environmental conditions like in the US in the early 1960s?
Rachel Carson & Silent Spring
0:59
What was the effect of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring?
Conflict, Community, & Environmentalism
1:45
Passing environmentally friendly laws isn't always enough.
Deleted Scene on Congress and Parties
2:53
A deleted scene from the film about Congress and parties.
The US Government's Education of Native American Children
1:48
What were Native American children expected to learn in schools run by the US government?
"Civilization" and Native Americans
1:42
White Americans offered Native Americans equality -- if they became more like them.
What Was the Trail of Tears?
1:01
The Trail of Tears march caused the death of more than 4,000 Cherokee people.
We Shall Remain: Annawon Weeden
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Annawon Weeden, a Mashpee Wampanoag, comments on the importance of the series.
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