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Sculpting Jefferson's Head
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Sculpting Jefferson's Head
Gutzon Borglum used a concoction of materials to fill in the cracks in Jefferson's head.
Spinning the Cables
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Spinning the Cables
The most impressive innovation was the technique used to construct the bridge's cables.
The Towers of Golden Gate Bridge
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The Towers of Golden Gate Bridge
The towers of the Golden Gate Bridge rise 745 feet into the air.
Reversing the River
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Reversing the River
To solve city's water supply & sewage disposal problems, the Chicago River was reversed.
Paul Krugman Interview
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Paul Krugman Interview
Paul Krugman discusses the relevance of the Rockefellers in today's business environment.
Prospects of Mankind with Eleanor Roosevelt
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Prospects of Mankind with Eleanor Roosevelt
"Prospects of Mankind with Eleanor Roosevelt" first aired on WGBH in October, 1959.
The High Scalers of Hoover Dam
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The High Scalers of Hoover Dam
During the dam's construction, the job of the high scaler was by far the most dangerous.
Hoover Dam: Moving the Concrete
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Hoover Dam: Moving the Concrete
On June 6, 1933, workers poured the first bucket of concrete that would build the dam.
Unity Between Muslims of All Races
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Unity Between Muslims of All Races
Malcolm X talks about finding unity between Muslims of all races.
Two Abolitionists Unite
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Two Abolitionists Unite
Abolitionist activists Angelina Grimke and Theodore Weld come together.
Malcolm X Challenges Martin Luther King's Goals
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Malcolm X Challenges Martin Luther King's Goals
Malcolm X challenges Martin Luther King's vision of equality.
The Ballot or the Bullet
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The Ballot or the Bullet
Malcolm X calls for black Americans to move toward total control of their communities.
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