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Boston Massacre, 1770 Boston Tea Party, 1773 CBS News Drama Historical reenactments McCarthy, Joseph 1908-1957 Drama Murrow, Edward R Drama Television news anchors United States Drama United States History 20th century Drama United States History Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 World War, 1939-1945Filter By Series
DBS DVDSummary: Educational, insightful and entertaining, the whole family will enjoy these famous re-enactments of history's most dramatic moments! Walter Cronkite takes you there to witness the action, the debates, the differing points of view posited by powerful historical figures at these pivotal moments of epic decision-making and action-taking.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Woodhaven Entertainment 2004
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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
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV YOUSummary: The vote that made Jefferson President: February 17th, 1801. The House is deadlocked on a vote to decide the 3rd President of the United States because of the vagueness of the Constitution and the role of the electoral college. The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, refuse to vote in favor of Thomas Jefferson who received a majority of the vote. Instead they will vote for Federalist Aaron...
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 conquest of Mexico: November 11th, 1519. Hernan Cortes must decide whether to risk attempting to conquer Mexico by defeating Montezuma. He confers with and receives valuable advice from his slave Donna Marina and his captains before coming to a critical decision.
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 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: From 1953 to 1959, Edward R. Murrow formally welcomed television viewers into the homes of the twentieth century's most well-known stars and celebrities on 'Person to Person.' Features the Liberace interview re-enacted in 'Good night and good Luck.'
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Koch Vision 2006
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV BESSummary: Takes place in the 1950's America, during the early days of broadcast journalism. It chronicles the real-life conflict between television newsman Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee. With a desire to report the facts and enlighten the public, Murrow, and his dedicated staff - headed by his producer Fred Friendly and Joe Wershba in the CBS...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Home Video 2006
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2 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA GOOCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD MOVIE GOOSummary: 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