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The great famine

moving image The great famine

Summary: When a devastating famine descended on Soviet Russia in 1921, Americans responded with a massive two-year relief campaign, championed by a new Secretary of Commerce, 'The Great Humanitarian' Herbert Hoover, an operation hailed for its efficiency, grit, and generosity.

Contents: Russia's plea for help -- American relief arrives -- Enlisting Russia's help -- Railroads delay relief -- Saving a nation.

Format: moving image

Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

Publisher: PBS Distribution 2011

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Soviet Union History Famine, 1921-1922 Food relief, American Soviet Union History Hoover, Herbert 1874-1964 Hoover, Herbert 1874-1964 Famine (Soviet Union : 1921-1922) Food relief, American Soviet Union

Martin, Melissa. Hoyt, Austin. Yumagulov, Aisiyuak. Stiers, David Ogden. Bacon, Michael Iskhakov, Riyas. McCarthy, Stephen (Cinematographer) Patenaude, Bertrand M. Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) PBS Distribution (Firm) Austin Hoyt Productions WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.) Hoover, Herbert Hoover, Herbert Famine (Soviet Union : 1921-1922)

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