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DBS DVDSummary: The end of the Dalton Gang: October 5th, 1892. Former U.S. Marshals turned notorious desperadoes Emmett Dalton, Grat Dalton and Bob Dalton return to their hometown of Coffeeville, Kansas to rob banks and wreak havoc on the townspeople. Bank cashier Charley Ball and others find the strength and courage to defeat the Daltons in a deadly shootout.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: CBS News 2000
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV YOUSummary: Washington crosses the Delaware: December 25th, 1776. After American forces suffered crushing defeats from the British army, General George Washington and Colonels Harrison and Tilghman debate what to do. They decide to launch a surprise attack by crossing the Delaware river in different places. Washington explains how America is fighting a personal battle for liberty.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: CBS News 2000
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV YOUSummary: The Boston Massacre: March 5th, 1770. Tensions are mounting on King Street at the Custom House. New taxes have been imposed by British Parliament on the colonies. Governor Hutchinson, John Adams and Sam Adams discuss their rationale for rioting. Ultimately the rioting escalates leaving many people dead, including Crispus Attucks.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: CBS News 2000
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV YOUSummary: Hitler invades Poland: September 1st, 1939. The German army is massed on the border of Poland ready to attack. Poland has mobilized her citizenry for her defense. Germany, with a superior air force and army, seems determined to wage war. The question remains Poland? The Polish Ambassador attempts to negotiate with the German government, as does British Ambassador Sir Neville Henderson.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: CBS News 2000
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV YOUSummary: The Emancipation Proclamation: January 1st, 1863. One hundred days ago, President Abraham Lincoln issued an ultimatum to the South - either lay down your arms or set all slaves free. Tensions are building and the President must make a crucial decision. The Ohio volunteers, slaves and abolitionists pray for the emancipation.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: CBS News 2000