Biography: Bill Clinton (DVD)
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Biography: Bill Clinton (DVD)
A president who managed to overcome crises and scandals with his reputation intact, the life and work of Bill Clinton is profiled in this entry into the Biography series. Elected to the White House in 1996 and winning a second term four years later, Clinton`s burning ambition to make it to the top in politics was never in doubt. On this program we see how the younger Clinton developed his personal strategy for power, with the words of friends and associates of the former president helping to shape his remarkable story. Some rarely seen footage helps provide a visual counterpart to the thoughts of allies such as James Carville and David Gergen, while the program also touches on Clinton`s failings, such as the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
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Modern Marvels - Mount Rushmore (DVD)
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Modern Marvels - Mount Rushmore (DVD)
A look at the building of Mt. Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
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Civil War Journal: Robert E. Lee (DVD)
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Civil War Journal: Robert E. Lee (DVD)
Robert E. Lee, generally considered to be the most capable of all Civil War generals,
is profiled in this video. From his childhood as son of a Revolutionary War hero to his years at West Point to his stunning victories for the South, this video includes careful historical reenactments, diaries, and photographs to being Lee`s story to life.
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Biography: R.H Macy (DVD)
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Biography: R.H Macy (DVD)
Macy`s is one of the most famous department stores in the world, and is frequently used as a model for other department stores to base their business on. This program in the Biography series takes a look at Macy`s founder R.H. Macy, and his incredible life and achievements.
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Anastasia (DVD)
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Anastasia (DVD)
The Biography series takes a look at the mysterious life of Anastasia, a young Russian princess...or was she? This program reveals that the woman who masqueraded as Anastasia for over 60 years was, in fact, a fraud, while also tracing the history of the real Anastasia.
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Biography: Confucius (DVD)
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Biography: Confucius (DVD)
Travel 2,500 years back in time to feudal China to discover the timeless wisdom of Confucious. Leading scholars (including Xiang Lin Kong, a direct descendant of Confucious) discuss the legendary philosopher`s life and teachings, and his impact on world history in Asia and beyond.
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Biography: Thurgood Marshal (DVD)
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Biography: Thurgood Marshal (DVD)
The career of civil rights lawyer Thurgood Marshal saw him rise to become the first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court, a position he held for 24 years from 1967 to 1991. This entry in the Biography series profiles Marshal`s career, from his lengthy battles against discrimination in the `40s and `50s to his career as a member of the Supreme Court.
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Biography: J. Pierpont Morgan (DVD)
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Biography: J. Pierpont Morgan (DVD)
This entry in the Biography series focuses on one of the richest men America has ever seen: J. Pierpont Morgan. Bathing in riches from his successes on Wall Street, Morgan got a taste for money and acquisition, garnering an impressive art collection while also preventing the U.S. from going bankrupt on two separate occasions. Here, archival footage of Morgan in action is used to illustrate his incredible rise, while those who new the legendary figure talk of his many conquests.
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Biography: Conrad Hilton - Innkeeper to the World (DVD)
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Biography: Conrad Hilton - Innkeeper to the World (DVD)
A&E`s Biography series turns its sights on Conrad Hilton--a man who began with a small dive in Texas and built a hotel empire to span the globe.
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Biography - Harlem Globetrotters (DVD)
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Biography - Harlem Globetrotters (DVD)
The world`s most famous basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters, are a glorious celebration of everything that makes the game great. Here, the Biography series takes a look at their history and achievements, with vintage footage and conversations with players helping to sum up the Globetrotters experience.
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Biography: Pancho Villa (DVD)
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Biography: Pancho Villa (DVD)
This entry in the Biography series focuses on Pancho Villa, a general in the Mexican revolution, and the man who led a group of Mexican raiders in a charge on Columbus, New Mexico, in 1916. Vintage footage and commentary combine to paint a portrait of this legendary figure, whose revolutionary activities were cut short only by his assassination in 1923.
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Biography: Betty Boop (DVD)
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Biography: Betty Boop (DVD)
An unusual entry into the Biography series--which usually focuses on living, breathing subjects--cartoon icon Betty Boop is profiled here. Conceived at the Fleischer Animation Studio, Betty made her first appearance in 1930, although her appearance was nothing like the shapely big-eyed gal we came to know and love--in fact, the original Boop was a French poodle! Fleischer appears here to discuss how his creation evolved into an American icon, and tells some fascinating tales of how he had to battle against the censors in the early days, and how the character was embraced by different generations of cartoon fans. Also included is the infamous Betty Boop-Cab Calloway duet
Minnie the Moocher,
and plenty of archival footage that provides valuable insight into how Betty won our hearts.
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