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Other America, The: Rise of the Civil Rights Movement, The
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Other America, The: Rise of the Civil Rights Movement, The

The 1950s are not as calm and contented as the politics and popular culture of the era suggest. After decades of strained relations, an open battle against racial segregation begins. A series of suits challenge the constitutionality of paying black...

Other America, The: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
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Other America, The: Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka came to the Supreme Court in May 1954. Unlike many court decisions that affect only a few, this decision would impact millions of children. Chief Justice Earl Warren puts off the implementation phase for a year ...

A history of black achievement in America: civil rights
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A history of black achievement in America: civil rights

This seventh program covers the Civil Rights era. This original, eight-part series documents Black Achievement in American history, its defining role in the growth of the country, and its influence on current events. Presented by James Avery, the se...

A history of the United States Constitution: the Constitution in a changing world
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A history of the United States Constitution: the Constitution in a changing world

Program 7 of 8. Presented by Jeff Fahey, this chronologically arranged, comprehensive series covers key events leading up to and following the creation of the U.S. Constitution and examines how the American style of democracy evolved through the Uni...

20th century turning points in U.S. history: Episode 6. 1953-1963
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20th century turning points in U.S. history: Episode 6. 1953-1963

American history, 20th century American history, United States history, and 20th century United States history are emphasized in this sixth 20th Century Turning Points program. 20th Century Turning Points in U.S. History is an eight-part series desi...