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Celebrate Lincoln's remarkable life in a fresh and exciting way. -- Lincoln's legacy is everywhere. But who was he, really? The little girl in this video wants to find out. Among the many other things, she discovers our sixteenth president was a man who believed in freedom for all, had a dog named Fido, loved Mozart, apples, and his wife's vanilla cake, and kept his notes in his hat.
4) The American presidents: 1890-1945, the emergence of modern America ; the Great Depression & WWII
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A fresh and relevant narrative about the men who led this country through change and the lives they affected, from an early idea of democracy to our first African-American President.
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Animated biography. A century ago, only one man stood in the way of the disintegration of the United States of America -- and he was a gangly, storytelling country lawyer from Illinois with no political experience at the national level. And yet by the sheer force of his will and his uncompromising stand on critical issues, Abraham Lincoln not only saved the nation but carved out an immortal place in world history. This fascinating story inspires viewers...
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In this new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about Kamala Harris. Learn about her background and career path that led her from California politics to being the first female vice president, the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, and the first African American and first Asian American vice president. Detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video combined with on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce...
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"Beginning in 1861, the Civil War divided the country, pitting "brother against brother" in a conflict that threatened to permanently destroy the union. If not for the dedication and firm resolve of Abraham Lincoln during this difficult time, the United States may have ceased to exist. In Abraham Lincoln, kids will examine the life of this country boy from Kentucky who rose to become President of the United States, and who guided his country through...
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Program begins with a brief history of the people who fought for civil rights and freedoms for all Americans, and explains how their efforts provided the possibility and opportunity that led to the election of President Obama. Viewers will learn how President Obama became the 44th president of the United States and the first African-American president in our country's history.
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Uses animation and period prints and photos to guide viewers through a child-friendly look at the life and times of Abraham Lincoln beginning with his hardscrabble beginnings on a frontier farm; following him through various jobs as as a flatboat pilot, a soldier, a surveyor, a postmaster, a general-store owner, and a self-taught lawyer; and ending with the story of how he became the sixteenth president of the United States and led the nation through...
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Traces the early path of a man destined to make history and to be a catalyst for global change. Features footage from three of the earliest known recorded interviews with Obama: 1986 WMAQ-Chicago news story about Obama's earliest success as a community activist; 1991 clip from a news interview while he was a student at Harvard Law School; and a 15-minute 'lost' interview from 1993. Includes personal photos, video footage, excerpts from his book, and...
14) Thomas Jefferson
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"He lived during a time of great conflict and war--but he is most famous for fighting battles with a pen rather than a sword. In Thomas Jefferson, kids will examine the life of the statesman who wrote one of the world's greatest documents--the Declaration of Independence--and, in turn, helped form the very country we live in today. From his days in colonial Virginia to his role as President of the United States, kids will discover Jefferson's many...
19) John F. Kennedy
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Relive the thousand days of John F. Kennedy's presidency, from his inauguration in 1961 to that fateful day of November 22, 1963. Emphasizes Kennedy's hopes for his term as president, his accomplishments with regards to civil rights, the creation of the Peace Corp, and space exploration that still resonates today.
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In the brand-new, 2016, high-definition program, learn all about George Washington's early life, military career, his role in the Revolutionary War, his presidency, his later years and his historical legacy. Famous George Washington quotes are presented by a cartoon "George" that makes learning about him all the more fun. Detailed graphics, diagrams, and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce...
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