In 1757, during the French and Indian War, half-sisters Cora and Alice Munro set out to join their father, the British commander of Fort William Henry. After they are betrayed, the sisters are rescued by frontier scout Hawkeye, whose efforts to lead them to safety.
Looks at the detonation of the first atomic bomb and its implications. Features archival footage and interviews with surviving members of the team who worked on the Manhattan Project.
Based on the true story of Don Haskins, a future Hall of Fame coach of Texas Western University, who starts the best players he can find-- history's first all African-American team.
Examines the actions of Vice President Dick Cheney toward expanding the power of the presidency, and focuses on the administrations actions in twarting investigations based on wire-tapping used to fire U.S. attorneys.
Before the Pilgrims, English settlers tried to put down New World roots in the sandy soil of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607, including leadership of Captain John Smith.
The Standard Deviants present energetic lessons on the U.S. judicial system, discussing its origin, its three branches, its power of judicial review, Supreme Court hearings, Supreme Court selection, and the deciding of Supreme Court cases.
"Through extensive archival materials and interviews with scholars and notable Italian-Americans, viewers will learn the story of those who played vital roles in helping to shape a unique Italian-American identity"--OCLC.
