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Creating a Written Alphabet for the Cherokee
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Creating a Written Alphabet for the Cherokee
Sequoyah invented a written language for the Cherokee.
Will the Cherokee Be Exiled?
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Will the Cherokee Be Exiled?
The 1836 treaty of New Echota required the Cherokee to move out west.
On the Road to Hell
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On the Road to Hell
In the Vietnam War, military leaders failed to give moral guidance to scared US soldiers.
Merely Following Orders?
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Merely Following Orders?
Lt. Calley's 1971 trial upset those who felt he was unfairly blamed for Vietnam mistakes.
The My Lai Massacre: A National Shame
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The My Lai Massacre: A National Shame
Learning about My Lai changed American opinions about the Vietnam War.
The Presidency and the Environment
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The Presidency and the Environment
From the 1960s to today, US Presidents have talked about saving our environment.
The First Earth Day
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The First Earth Day
Looking back on 1970's first Earth Day celebration.
Environmentalists Enter Politics
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Environmentalists Enter Politics
Congressmen with poor environmental records were targeted for defeat in 1970.
Deleted Scene on Congress and Parties
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Deleted Scene on Congress and Parties
A deleted scene from the film about Congress and parties.
What was the American Indian Movement?
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What was the American Indian Movement?
The American Indian Movement fought for Native American rights.
Are the Cherokee an Independent Nation?
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Are the Cherokee an Independent Nation?
In 1832 the United States Supreme Court recognized Cherokee sovereignity.
Connecting the Atlantic and Pacific
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Connecting the Atlantic and Pacific
On Dec. 10, 1913, after a final push of excavation, the Atlantic & Pacific were connected.
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