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The Cold War

Part 4: The fall of communism
View the limitations of diplomacy and arms controls that become evident at the Reykjavik Summit of 1986. Romanian, Czech, and Lithuanian reforms set the stage for the Berlin Wall's destruction and the subsequent dissultion of the Soviet Union.

The Cold War

Explores the genesis of the Cold War, beginning with the "new world order" created by World War II. Hear Winston Churchill coin the famous phrase "iron curtain." Also analyze diplomatic responses to Communism, from the Truman Doctrine to NATO, and assess the crucial role of atomic weaponry. Includes ABC News archival footage, interviews with newsmakers, and commentary.

The Cold War

View the limitations of diplomacy and arms control that became evident at the Reykjavik Summit in 1986. Then see Romanian, Czech, and Lithuanian reforms set the stage for the Berlin Wall's destruction and the subsequent dissolution of the Soviet Union. Includes ABC News archival footage, interviews with newsmakers, and commentary.

The civil rights movement

  • Lancaster, Johnny
2006
Explores the history of the Civil Rights movement in the United States.

The Civil Rights Movement

Submitted by khenkes on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 09:12

Meet the people behind the landmark civil rights events of the 1950s and 1960s, including Rosa Parks, Linda Brown, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn about the interracial Montgomery Supper Club, and witness the courage of ordinary citizens who participated in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Includes ABC News archival footage, interviews with newsmakers, and commentary.

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