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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.
William Lloyd Garrison, Pacifism, and Abolitionism
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William Lloyd Garrison, Pacifism, and Abolitionism
By 1859, the conflict between North and South challenged Garrison's "peace man" status.
Lincoln's Uncertain Commitment to Emancipation
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Lincoln's Uncertain Commitment to Emancipation
Would President Lincoln sign the Emancipation Proclamation? Abolitionists were unsure.
The Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War
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The Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War
Abolitionist support for the Union Army grew thanks to the Emancipation Proclamation.
Radios by the Millions
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Radios by the Millions
During the height of the Great Depression, radios were being purchased by the millions.
Silicon Valley Chapter 1
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Silicon Valley Chapter 1
Robert Noyce's invention of the microchip launched the world into the Information Age.
Robert Noyce Goes to Silicon Valley
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Robert Noyce Goes to Silicon Valley
Robert Noyce sees the technical reports on the transistor and knew it was the future.
The Wild West in Silicon Valley
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The Wild West in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley scientists met at The Wagon Wheel for drinks, networking, and camaraderie.
Henry Ford Chapter 1
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Henry Ford Chapter 1
He rose from obscurity to become the 20th century's most influential American innovator.
A Hero's Welcome?
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A Hero's Welcome?
After victories at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens returned to a segregated America.
The Impact of Grand Coulee Dam
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The Impact of Grand Coulee Dam
Grand Coulee Dam was dedicated in front of a crowd of 8,000 on March 22, 1941.
Cradling Wheat
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Cradling Wheat
This 1940s video shows a Pennsylvania Dutch family working without modern machinery.
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