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This series provides new insights into the causes of the American conflict and the opposing politics between the Union and the Confederacy.

Civil War: The Untold Story

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Author Jack London symbolized America's ambitions, driving forces and contradictions, from the conquest of the West to the First World War.

Jack London: An American Adventure

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Explore the Ronald Reagan presidency and the global events that shaped his policy and decision-making.

The Reagan Presidency

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Alvin York, a local farmer, and Joseph Oklahombi, a Native American from the Choctaw tribe, both fought in WWI and became symbols of courage.

The Odd Destiny of Sergeant York

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Here's the true story of a unique American female legend: Calamity Jane. Her life is the subject of myth, yet it was raw as the American West.

Calamity Jane: Legend of the West

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The stories of our brave heroes who have received the highest recognition that the United States can bestow upon its soldiers: the Medal of Honor. 

Medal of Honor: Exceptional Valor

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In this fresh look at the career and presidency of Richard Nixon, an argument is made that he was a successful statesman despite intrigue and rivalry.

Nixon in the Den

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Anne Morgan (daughter of J.P. Morgan) was a driving force of feminism and humanitarianism who sought to provide families with post-war essentials.

Anne Morgan: An American on the Front

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Discover Herbert Hoover's early life in Iowa, his decision to run for office, and the lasting impact of his policy decisions and political philosophy.

Landslide: The Presidency of Herbert Hoover

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Franklin D. Roosevelt inspired millions with stirring visions of a post-WWII world. Now witness this intimate biography of a great American president.

The Wheelchair President

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About 12 million emigrants landed on Ellis Island, the ultimate gateway to the United-States of America. Their fates did not always belong to them.

Ellis Island: A History of the American Dream

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Embark on an exploration of the American Civil War. Retold at a tactical level, experts examine the methods of the Confederates and the Union forces. 

Battlefield America: The Civil War

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Tempers flare as monuments are targeted for removal. The legacy of Southern heritage is revealed in a 6000-mile trip through the former Confederacy.

Monumental Crossroads: Heritage, History, and Hate

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Honor one of World War 2's most respected combat leaders, Major Richard D. Winters of Easy Company, taking a look at his life and career.

Dick Winters: Hang Tough

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Nat Turner’s slave rebellion in Virginia in 1831 is a watershed event in America, and a foreshadow of things to come in the outbreak of the Civil War.

Nat Turner and The Slave Rebellion of 1831

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The family of WW2 survivor Raymond Haerry travels 5,000 miles to return to Pearl Harbor to place their father’s ashes back aboard the battleship.

Journey Home to the USS Arizona

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She was a star whose rise was perfectly staged by the men who controlled her. But now we can understand how Norma Jeane Baker became Marilyn Monroe.

Becoming Marilyn

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Dig deeper into the story of the Mayflower. How did the pilgrims’ persecuted religious community survive on their journey into the unknown?

The Pilgrims: Journey Into The Unknown

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In June 1918, the US Marines’ “Devil Dogs” stopped the Germans at Belleau Wood, France, only a few miles from Paris, making ultimate victory possible.

The Devil Dogs: Hero Marines of WWI

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They fought their way through Europe, survived overwhelming odds, liberated concentration camps, and drank a victory toast at Hitler's hideout.

Easy Company: Heroes of WWII

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The Manhattan Project was an enormous undertaking that required the efforts of many. For me, it was personal: They assigned my uncle to the job.

Uncle Jack: Manhattan Project and Beyond

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Toni Morrison has left a lasting impact on U.S. racial justice through her novels and the literary and cultural revolution she initiated.

Toni Morrison: Black Matters

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The tale of the Native American Pocahontas and settler John Smith is an American legend. Was it really a love story or a work of vivid imagination?

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