Social Studies: U.S. History


Conquest of Hawaii This A&E Special takes a broad view of the water- shed moments in Hawaiian history, from discovery, to first contact with outsiders, to unification of the islands into a sovereign kingdom, to an act of war that led to Hawaii’s annexation by the United States. As Hawaii’s ancient culture reemerges as a powerful sociopolitical force in the 21st century, will America’s 50th state reassert its claim to indepen- dence? Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (90 minutes) © 2003 Preview Clip Online C $129.95 QGR43044 • DVD / VOD


A&E Classroom: FDR—The Voice of Change This portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt spans his polit- ical career from its beginning to the New Deal—the turning point at which his policies began to lead America out of the Great Depression. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (53 minutes) © 1996 Preview Clip Online C o $129.95 QGR42356 • DVD / VOD


A&E Classroom: FDR—The Price of Peace This depiction of Franklin D. Roosevelt focuses on the war years, a time characterized by his reassuring “fireside chats.” Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (53 minutes) © 1996 Preview Clip Online C o $129.95 QGR42355 • DVD / VOD


Ellis Island For half a century, Ellis Island was America’s “golden door,” where entrance meant a new life and rejection meant a heartbreaking return to hopelessness. In this A&E Special, ethnically diverse immigrants recall their extraordinary adventures. Interviews from the Ellis Island Oral History Project reveal what the immigration experience was actually like, while historians address the island administration’s some- times insensitive and overly expedient policies. Rare photos and film footage are also included. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (140 minutes) © 1997 Preview Clip Online C $129.95 QGR43053 • DVD / VOD


As It Happened: Spanish-American War This program presents the Spanish-American War as the defining event of America’s rise to superpower status. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (94 minutes) © 1998 Preview Clip Online C $129.95 QGR42376 • DVD / VOD


Save Our History: Dear Home— Letters from World War I With 15 nations and approximately 65 million soldiers fighting, World War I was unlike anything the world had ever seen. This program captures the Great War through the letters American soldiers wrote home. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (46 minutes) © 2000 Preview Clip Online C $129.95 QGR43019 • DVD / VOD


The Jazz Age:


An Exploration Through Archival Film In this program, historian Ben Walsh uses archival footage to outline and comment on America in the Jazz Age, from the Treaty of Versailles to the Wall Street crash of 1929. (15 minutes) © 2006 Preview Clip Online C $99.95 QGR44493 • DVD / VOD


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Unsung Heroes of Pearl Harbor Filmed as a long-overdue tribute to the defenders of Pearl Harbor, this A&E Special illustrates that the infamous Imperial Japanese sneak attack was so overwhelming in its surprise and force that practi- cally every American soldier, sailor, and Marine who rallied himself to resist it inevitably became part of a doomed and heroic last stand. The program describes how badly these unsung heroes were let down by luck, circumstance, and bureaucracy—and in so doing shines an even brighter light on their valor. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes) © 2009 Preview Clip Online C $129.95 QGR43118 • DVD / VOD


THC Classroom:


Remembering WWII—Pearl Harbor How big a surprise was the Imperial Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? Why did the United States ignore advance warning from secret Tokyo sources? Did Churchill and Roosevelt permit the attack so that America would be forced into the war? This program searches for answers. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (45 minutes) © 1996 Preview Clip Online C $129.95 QGR43131 • DVD / VOD


A&E Classroom: Harry S. Truman—Days of Decision This program is a vivid record of President Harry S. Truman, whose tenure is noted in popular memory for the atomic bombing of Japan and the controver- sial dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (49 minutes) © 1996 Preview Clip Online C o $129.95 QGR42357 • DVD / VOD


McCarthy Trials:


An Exploration Through Archival Film Looking at Senator Joseph McCarthy’s political tactics and his use of the media, this program is a valuable resource not only for studies of postwar America but also for instruction in the use of archival films. (15 minutes) © 2006 Preview Clip Online C $99.95 QGR44492 • DVD / VOD


A&E Classroom: Ike—Dwight D. Eisenhower This program introduces viewers to Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower, the man who went from supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe during WWII to commander in chief of the United States during the early years of the Cold War. Distributed by A&E Television Networks. (53 minutes) © 1996 Preview Clip Online C $129.95 QGR42361 • DVD / VOD


Suburban America: Problems & Promise Filmed in a wide range of U.S. communities, this program presents a thought-provoking exploration of American suburbia, including its genesis and history, its political and social evolution, and its develop- mental challenges. (55 minutes) © 2011 Preview Clip Online C


“Providing interesting insights into an important aspect of America’s post-WWII development, this is recommended.” —Video Librarian $169.95 QGR47255 • DVD / VOD


Now Available! We Shall Not Be Moved: African-American Churches in the Civil Rights Era Using firsthand accounts from pastors, activists, and community members, this program gives long-overdue attention to the pivotal role of African- American churches in the civil rights movement. (44 minutes) © 2002 Preview Clip Online C $149.95 QGR44637 • DVD / VOD


Soundtrack for a Revolution: Freedom Songs from the Civil Rights Era Like many other grassroots struggles, the civil rights movement found strength in song. This documentary explores the era’s history through its music as well as through archival footage and interviews with key activists. (82 minutes) © 2009 Preview Clip Online C $179.95 QGR43792 • DVD / VOD


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