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Emma Goldman and Opposition to the First World War
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Goldman and Berkman organized demonstrations protesting America's entry into WW1.
A Chasm Between Rich and Poor
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Emma Goldman encouraged unemployed Americans to demand jobs and food from the wealthy.
Emma Goldman: A Modern Joan of Arc
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Emma Goldman captivated and polarized the American public for nearly thirty years.
The Bridge's Design and Color
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Joseph Strauss hired Irving Morrow to design an architectural treatment for the bridge.
Beginning Construction on the Golden Gate Bridge
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Construction began in January 1933. Workers excavated 3 1/4 million cubic feet of dirt.
The Towers of Golden Gate Bridge
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The towers of the Golden Gate Bridge rise 745 feet into the air.
Leslie Robertson, Engineer
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Engineer Leslie Robertson discusses architectural aspects of the World Trade Center.
William Langewiesche, Journalist
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Journalist William Langewiesche tells the story of one 9/11 survivor.
Guy Tozzoli, President of the World Trade Center Association
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An interview with the President of the World Trade Center Association, Guy Tozzoli.
Reversing the River
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To solve city's water supply & sewage disposal problems, the Chicago River was reversed.
The Kidnapping of Emmett Till
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Emmett Till's great-uncle and cousin remember the night he was taken.
Emmett Till, a Sacrificial Lamb
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The sad story of Emmett Till spurred the Civil Rights movement.
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