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Prospects of Mankind with Eleanor Roosevelt
16:19
"Prospects of Mankind with Eleanor Roosevelt" first aired on WGBH in October, 1959.
The Government's Plan
1:06
Building the 700 foot high dam was only one piece of the puzzle.
Building Diversion Tunnels
2:47
The most dangerous phase of Hoover Dam's construction was building the diversion tunnels.
The High Scalers of Hoover Dam
2:33
During the dam's construction, the job of the high scaler was by far the most dangerous.
Behind the Scenes with Cinematographer Boyd Estus
2:58
Cinematographer Boyd Estus talks filming for historical documentary.
Flood Film Clips
2:39
Footage from the 1927 flood, including shots of workers and aerial views of the flooding.
Historian Catherine Clinton
3:21
Historian Catherine Clinton discusses medical care in the Civil War.
Interview with Cinematographer James Callanan
7:31
A behind the scenes interview with cinematographer James Callanan.
Historian Joseph Glatthaar
7:20
Historian Joseph Glatthaar discusses African American regiments in the Civil War.
Historian Ira Berlin
9:14
Historian Ira Berlin discusses the state of the nation on the eve of the Civil War.
Emmett Till, a Sacrificial Lamb
1:06
The sad story of Emmett Till spurred the Civil Rights movement.
Emmett Till's Funeral
1:43
Thousands paid tribute to Emmett Till by attending his funeral.
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