America in a World At War: Mexican-American War Workers
Mexican-Americans serve as soldiers and factory workers during World War II, statistically receiving more Medals of Honor than any other single group
Series: American Studies
Subject: Medals of Honor
Transcript: [ narrator ] large numbers of mexican-americans become part of the war effort, as soldiers and as factory workers... [ stephen pitti ] ... In fact
Emotional and Psychological Development Study
expectations at the age of five.
Collapse of Peace, The: Mobilization at Home; Alliances Abroad
At Truman's request, Congress approves a new military draft and revives the Selective Service system in 1948. With the formation of the North
Series: American Studies
Subject: revival of Selective Service System
Transcript: [ narrator ] in 1948, at the president's request, congress approves a new military draft and revives the selective service system. [ winkler
Hispanic Education at the Crossroads
Education is intrinsic to success in our society. But for members of Hispanic groups, good education may be hard to come by, because of either
Subject: Education, Bilingual -- California -- Case studies
Transcript: society? On this segment of Hispanic Americans: The New Frontier, we take a close look at the most vexing problem facing American education today, the
Precarious Experiment, A: African American and Native American Viewpoints
The institution of slavery is undermined by the Revolutionary War. Many slaves run away, serving in the Continental Army and eventually gaining their
Series: American Studies
Subject: expectations of slaves
Transcript: this And it played into american politics In the post-war period. Indians were not represented at the peace of paris, But of course indians had no idea
Schoolyard Pollution Study: Alarming Results
study utilizing more sensitive measuring equipment finds alarmingly high levels of ultra-fine particle pollution.
Life at 3: Fighting Fat
happiness of five toddlers who are part of a large-scale longitudinal study in child development. Highlighting the issue of childhood obesity, the program
Series: Life At 1, 3, 5, And 7: A Longitudinal Study In Child Development
Transcript: THE LATEST FINDINGS OF THE STUDY SHOW THAT FOR MANY TODDLERS, THEIR BEST CHANCE AT LIFE IS ALREADY AT RISK. THESE KIDS FACE A MASSIVE HEALTH CRISIS
Meeting the Needs of Boys at School
Studies indicate a growing trend toward academic underachievement among boys. A panel of experts suggests ways in which schools and teachers can make
Codes of Life: Temperament Studies
areas in which researchers find temperamental biases: reaction to things that are new or unfamiliar, level of activity, and the ability to regulate
Subject: regulation of emotions
Transcript: kind of the young version of personality. The notion is that there may be a fairly strong genetic Component to temperament, that is, Parents know some
Chocolate Road
Chocolate Road is a discovery of where chocolate comes from. Three renowned chocolatiers - Maribel Lieberman, Susumu Koyama and Mikkel Friis
Subject: Food Studies
Transcript: , you need to look at them carefully. Mikkel: Chocolate is kind of this crazy thing that almost all people enjoy. I really get a little bit scared when I