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American Experience - Chicago 1968

American Experience focuses on the turbulent days of the 1968 Democratic Convention held in Chicago.

Record Type: Television

This documentary covers the men who reenact the first battle of the American Revolution—the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Biographies of these interesting patriots follows them as they shift between their 18th and 21st century lives. Peabody Award nominee for 2004. Aired 4/19/04. A WGBH Boston production aired on PBS.

Record Type: Television

American Experience - Remember the Alamo

This is producer Joseph Tovares’ chance to set the record straight on this overly mythologized chapter in Texas history. The truth is that not only were his Texas Mexican ancestors active in the fight for Texas independence, they developed the principles that the revolution was founded on. Peabody Award nominee for 2004. Aired 2/2/04. A WGBH Boston production aired on PBS.

Record Type: Television

American Revolution - American Spirit (Part 1 of 2)

This series displays an in depth study on the founding of America. The digitization of this program was made possible by a grant from the Tawani Foundation, Chicago, Illinois.

Record Type: Television

American Revolution - American Spirit (Part 2 of 2)

This series displays an in depth study on the founding of America. The digitization of this program was made possible by a grant from the Tawani Foundation, Chicago, Illinois.

Record Type: Television

American Revolution - Birth of the Republic (Part 1 of 2)

In this last episode of the series, the documentary focuses on the birth of the republic and the impact of the American Revolution. The digitization of this program was made possible by a grant from the Tawani Foundation, Chicago, Illinois.

Record Type: Television

American Revolution - Birth of the Republic (Part 2 of 2)

In this last episode of the series, the documentary focuses on the birth of the republic and the impact of the American Revolution. The digitization of this program was made possible by a grant from the Tawani Foundation, Chicago, Illinois.

Record Type: Television

American Revolution - Conflict Ignites (Part 1 of 2)

Part one of this series discusses the conflict that brought upon the American Revolution. Dramatic recreations and period art help paint the picture of that time. The digitization of this program was made possible by a grant from the Tawani Foundation,

Record Type: Television

American Revolution - Conflict Ignites (Part 2 of 2)

Part one of this series discusses the conflict that brought upon the American Revolution. Dramatic recreations and period art help paint the picture of that time. The digitization of this program was made possible by a grant from the Tawani Foundation,

Record Type: Television

Childhood Memories of the Holocaust

Archival footage illustrates an oral history of the childhood experiences of five survivors of the Holocaust.

Record Type: Television

Dateline Chicago - Black Muslims at the Crossroads

Narrator Bill Warrick examines the Chicago-based Black Muslim organization. The focus is on the split within the movement between leader Elijah Muhammad and his assistant, Malcolm X. A 1964 WNBQ Special produced by NBC News.

Record Type: Television

First Televised War

In January of 1966 NBC's Chicago News Manager William Corley was sent to Vietnam to supervise the network's coverage of the war. This show involves his impressions of the war and the role of television. Also included is footage of reporter Ron Nessen being wounded in an ambush, and an interview with U.S. Marine Col. Michael Yunck.

Record Type: Television

Investigative Reports - Journals of War

The untold story of the Gulf War, according to the letters and videos of soldiers involved. The digitization of this program was made possible by a grant from the Tawani Foundation, Chicago, Illinois.

Record Type: Television

I Remember Illinois

Steve Allen hosts this tribute to the state of Illinois. The 150 year history of the state is traced thru performances and interviews of various artists, musicians, writers, politicians and citizens.

Record Type: Television

John Palmer's Israel

John Palmer looks at life in Israel four years after the 1967 Six Day War.

Record Type: Television

Onto Rugged Shores

The story of one ship (LST534) during World War II, told by the men who sailed on her.

Record Type: Television

Our Men in Vietnam

Phil Jones traveled to Vietnam and returned with this documentary that praises the United States involvement in the war. The digitization of this program was made possible by a grant from the Tawani Foundation, Chicago, Illinois.

Record Type: Television