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American Diversity: The Abolition Movement

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Explore the abolitionists' call for an end to slavery in the 1830s, and see how African-American Frederick Douglass became known as the father of the Civil Rights Movement.
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American History: The Great Depression

American History: The Great Depression (3:24)

In 1929, the stock market crashed, and the American Dream turned into a nightmare of hunger, unemployment and hopelessness. In farming communities, the Dust Bowl added to the problems of the Great Depression.

French Explorers: The Search for a Northwest Passage

French Explorers: The Search for a Northwest Passage (2:04)

Instead of a Northwest passage to Asia, John Cabot discovered rich fishing grounds off Newfoundland in 1497.

Pilgrims and Puritans: The Reformation in England

Pilgrims and Puritans: The Reformation in England (7:34)

In 1534, the Church of England was formed as another Protestant group broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.

Slave Ship: The Middle Passage

Slave Ship: The Middle Passage (5:09)

Learn about the middle passage and issues of security and mortality aboard slave ships.

Making the Thirteen Colonies: New England Colonies

Making the Thirteen Colonies: New England Colonies (30:00)

The New England Colonies of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island all share Puritan roots. This program examines the origins and beliefs of the Puritan religion.

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History in Focus: The Woodstock Generation

History in Focus: The Woodstock Generation (2:31)

Hippies became known for their long hair, beads, flowers, and embrace of Eastern religions such as transcendental mediation. Rock festivals were popular, with the largest being Woodstock in 1969.

History in Focus: Man on the Moon

History in Focus: Man on the Moon (2:57)

Outer space was the new frontier, and President Kennedy challenged Americans to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Neil Armstrong was the first man on the moon and stated it was "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

History in Focus: Film and Music in the 1960s

History in Focus: Film and Music in the 1960s (2:23)

Despite widespread criticism of its violence, Bonnie and Clyde was quite popular and ushered in a new era of adult-focused films. The Beatles changed the music industry, and Elvis Presley was the king of rock and roll.

History in Focus: Fighting Discrimination

History in Focus: Fighting Discrimination (5:08)

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., called for nonviolent protests against discrimination, but as radicals like Stokely Carmichael and H. Rap Brown grew impatient with pacifism, and race riots erupted in some cities.

History in Focus: Sports and Games in the 1960s

History in Focus: Sports and Games in the 1960s (3:15)

The decade's political turmoil spread to sports. Boxer Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) won the heavyweight championship in a controversial match against Sonny Liston.

History in Focus: Lifestyles in the 1960s

History in Focus: Lifestyles in the 1960s (1:54)

As First Lady, Jackie Kennedy exuded charm and style; her love of art and history drove a major restoration of the White House.

History in Focus: Science and Technology in the 1960s

History in Focus: Science and Technology in the 1960s (3:09)

The creation of military weapons during the Cold War included the submarine-launched Polaris missile. Telstar was the first communications satellite. Alan Shepard and John Glenn were, respectively, the first Americans to go into space and orbit the... More »

History in Focus: Entertainment in the 1960s

History in Focus: Entertainment in the 1960s (2:47)

Despite her worldwide fame, movie star Marilyn Monroe committed suicide. Film director Alfred Hitchcock shocked moviegoers with Psycho, and West Side Story cleaned up at the box office and the Oscars.

History in Focus: JFK's Last Years

History in Focus: JFK's Last Years (4:14)

President Kennedy was loved for his charm, humor and devotion to his family, including children John and Caroline.

History in Focus: Sports and Games the 1960s

History in Focus: Sports and Games the 1960s (1:32)

Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit 61 home runs in a season; another baseball hero was Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers.