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The Century: Decades of Change

This comprehensive 15-part retrospective, produced by ABC News in association with The History Channel, is unprecedented in its scope and detail. The series takes an era-by-era look at America’s evolution during the turbulent 20th century. Anchored by Peter Jennings, each program celebrates the nation’s culture and explores the events that made the last hundred years the American century. 15-part series.



 
        

Item#: BVL9010
Copyright date: ©1999
DVD (Chaptered) ISBN 978-1-4213-6129-1



The Series Includes : Seeds of Change | 1914-1919: Shell Shock | 1920-1929: Boom to Bust | 1929-1936: Stormy Weather | 1936-1941: Over the Edge | 1941-1945: Civilians at War | 1941-1945: Homefront | 1946-1952: Best Years | 1953-1960: Happy Daze | 1960-1964: Poisoned Dreams | 1965-1970: Unpinned | 1971-1975: Approaching the Apocalypse | 1976-1980: Starting Over | 1981-1989: A New World | Then and Now
     
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The Century: Events That Shaped the World

This definitive 12-part series, anchored by Peter Jennings and produced by ABC News, recounts the pivotal events of the 20th century that shaped the nation and defined America's role in the world. Drawing on hundreds of original interviews and thousa...(more details)
 
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Bill of Rights: Bill of Responsibility
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Bill Maher hosts this witty inquiry into the meaning of the Constitution today. Drawing examples from current events and pop culture, Maher reveals the Constitution as “a living document.” Beginning with a brief overview of the full document, then fo...(more details)
 
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
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This program deciphers the legislative process by explaining how an idea metamorphoses into a law. In interviews, prominent legislators and lobbyists explain how a bill is conceived, moved through the House and Senate or killed in committee, amended,...(more details)
 
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Ancient China
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From the creation legend of Panku to the demise of the Han Dynasty, this program traces Chinese history and explores the roots of Chinese culture today. Visit the Great Wall of China as scholars discuss why it remains even today a symbol of oppressio...(more details)
 
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Latitude and Longitude: A Global Address
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Every point on earth has a unique global address, which is described by the system of latitude and longitude. With today's satellite navigation systems, we can find latitude and longitude positions with an accuracy of a few centimeters. This program ...(more details)
 
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