Crucible of Empire: The Spanish-American War
Filmed a century after the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, this program narrated by Edward James Olmos examines the events and attitudes that led to the Spanish-American War, followed by an exploration of the conflict and its outcome. Early fil...
A history of Hispanic achievement in America: Hispanics become an American minority
Hispanic Achievement and Latino Achievement are presented in this sixth program on Hispanic Heroes and Colonial History spanning 1898-1958. In this series, eight half-hour shows chronicle the story of Hispanic Americans and their culture, their achi...
Remember the Maine: the roots of the Spanish-American War
"The U.S.S. Maine Blown Up in Havana Harbor - 268 Men Lost" shouted the headlines of the day. Using archival footage, newspaper excerpts, and historical documents, this program traces the roots of the Spanish-American War to Spain’s quest to prese...