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Adams, Samuel 1722-1803 Founding Fathers of the United States Franklin, Benjamin 1706-1790 Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders. Hancock, John 1737-1793 Henry, Patrick 1736-1799 Huerta, Dolores 1930- III, King of Great Britain George 1738-1820 Revere, Paul 1735-1818 United StatesFilter By Subjects
Adams, Samuel 1722-1803 Founding Fathers of the United States Franklin, Benjamin 1706-1790 Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders. Hancock, John 1737-1793 Henry, Patrick 1736-1799 Huerta, Dolores 1930- III, King of Great Britain George 1738-1820 Revere, Paul 1735-1818 United StatesSummary: Using historical footage and dramatic reenactments, this film focuses on one of the seminal events in the march for human rights -- the grape strike and boycott led by César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in the 1960s. Thousands of people from across the nation joined in a struggle for justice for the some of the most exploited people in the United States.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Southern Poverty Law Center 2012
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC VIVSummary: Introduces 6 main characters of the American Revolution. Promotes interest in reading of biography with comedy, tragedy, error, foolishness, courage and persistence that is relevant to life today.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Weston Woods 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV JEASummary: Recounts how the struggle between North and South, long defined by battles like Gettysburg, Antietam, and Bull Run, was actually dependent on events in the West. Although often overlooked, the western theatre saw some of the conflict's bloodiest encounters, such as Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Chickamauga, and featured iconic leaders.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Viewers will see the nail-biting behind-the-scenes story that traces the marriage equality movement's historic progress and reveals the masterminds who fought.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2019