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When Barbara Met George
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When Barbara Met George
Barbara Pierce met George Bush when she was just 16. She married him three years later.
Alexander Hamilton's Widow Speaks
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Alexander Hamilton's Widow Speaks
Elizabeth Hamilton, who outlived her husband by five decades, defends his reputation.
Federalists and Republicans on Slavery
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Federalists and Republicans on Slavery
Hamilton's opposition to slavery stemmed from his hatred of seeing human potential wasted.
Federalists vs. Republicans
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Federalists vs. Republicans
Partisan politics were a part of public life from the republic's earliest years.
Annie Oakley Chapter 1
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Annie Oakley Chapter 1
The first chapter of American Experience's "Annie Oakley," broadcasting January 31.
The Scale and Cost of the Alaska Pipeline
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The Scale and Cost of the Alaska Pipeline
The one thing that was not in short supply was workers hoping to cash in on the project.
The Design of the Twin Towers
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The Design of the Twin Towers
The design & construction of the towers marked a dramatic break with skyscraper tradition.
Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
Engineers had to consider all possible events that might happen in a high rise building.
Philippe Petit, High Wire Artist
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Philippe Petit, High Wire Artist
High wire artist Philippe Petit discusses his walk between the Twin Towers.
The World Learns of Emmett Till
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The World Learns of Emmett Till
Photos of Till were published in newspapers and magazines.
No Justice for Emmett Till?
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No Justice for Emmett Till?
After a 5-day trial, Emmett Till's killers are acquitted.
The Task Ahead
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The Task Ahead
Engineer Theodore Judah solved the great riddle of the Pacific Railroad at Donner Pass.
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