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Examines the lives of women leaders and their effect in history. Shares the triumphs and tragedies of fascinating women who led nations, fought in battle, and made life and death decisions for the sake of their people. Spans more than three thousand years and three continents. Biographies begin in ancient Egypt with Queens Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, and Cleopatra. Medieval rulers include Eleanor of Aquitaine, Joan of Arc, Mary Queen of Scots, and Queen...
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The Civil War between the Northern and Southern states was the costliest and bloodiest war in U.S. history. At stake was the nation's very existence. Between 1861 and 1865, countless battles were fought and thousands of lives were lost, all in the name of preserving the Union.
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"Mount Rushmore is a tremendous American achievement. It is an artfully carved testament to the American ideals of freedom, liberty, and justice. The faces of four of America's most revered leaders, forever etched in stone, tower over South Dakota's majestic Black Hills. It is a colossal image for an expansive country. This video presents the complete story of Mount Rushmore. It chronicles the memorial from its conception through its completion. It...
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Out of the ashes of World War I came an uneasy peace that fueled old hatreds, gave rise to dictatorships and set the wheels in motion for what many believed unthinkable: A Second World War. In this informative program, you will learn about: The rise and fall of Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany; The decisive battles in Europe, Asia, and North Africa; Pearl Harbor and the War in the Pacific; The decision to use the Atomic Bomb on Japan; and more.
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"What famous city did Benjamin Banneker help design? Why was Harriet Tubman called the 'Moses' of her people? Who were the 'Men of the Massachusetts 54th'? Why was the peanut so important to the rebuilding of the south after the Civil War? Who delivered the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech in Washington, D.C.? How did Sojourner Truth get her name? These are but a few of the questions answered in Famous African Americans"--Container.
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Series exams how politics and honor have co-existed to strengthen our government. Over time and across years, changes in the spirit and practice of government offices have moved from development and cohesion to enlightenment and understanding. The preservation of balances has long been pursued in the course of evolving offices. They have been called peacemakers, negotiators, and warmongers.
19) The kidneys
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Examines the organs and functions of the human body.
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