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Garrison Introduces Douglass
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Garrison Introduces Douglass
William Lloyd Garrison speaks to a crowd in Nantucket and introduces Frederick Douglass.
Will Kansas Be a Free Soil State?
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Will Kansas Be a Free Soil State?
In 1856, disagreements about whether Kansas would be a free or slave state grew violent.
John Brown Puts His Accusers on Trial
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John Brown Puts His Accusers on Trial
The raid on Harpers Ferry failed, but Brown successfully brought attention his cause.
War of the Worlds: Outtakes
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War of the Worlds: Outtakes
Outtakes from the recreation shoot for War of the Worlds.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Chapter 1
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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Chapter 1
Their thrilling exploits became the basis for rumor and myth.
"The Good Kid"
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"The Good Kid"
Watch a profile of former Amish nurse Naomi. From The Amish: Shunned, premiering Feb 4.
We Interrupt this Program...
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We Interrupt this Program...
In the 1930s, Americans worried when radio programs were interrupted by news bulletins.
Dear Mr. Welles: Uncovering Original Material
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Dear Mr. Welles: Uncovering Original Material
Letters from a library archive come alive in the American Experience documentary.
From Martian to German
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From Martian to German
"Alien army invader in the late '30s was quickly translatable from Martian to German."
Making War of the Worlds
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Making War of the Worlds
Actors, antique radios, and the greatest prank of all times.
There Was No Stopping Orson Welles
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There Was No Stopping Orson Welles
CBS network executives ordered a break in the broadcast, but Welles could not be stopped.
Orson Welles' Best Performance
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Orson Welles' Best Performance
The press conference was one of Welles great performances as an actor.
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