Video: Topics: History: United States
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Independent Lens | Alfre Woodard on The Powerbroker | PBS (#1408)
Premiering Monday February 18, 2013. Check local listings: www.pbs.org Actress Alfre Woodard narrated the upcoming Independent Lens film, The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights.... 00:54
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Iowa Outdoors | Episode #301 (#301)
Full Program: We strap in for the fastest ice-bound experience you’ll have all year on the frozen tundra of Clear Lake. We descend below the lake's surface to discover how the Iowa DNR is building the backbone...
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2013 KQED Black History Heroes: Nadine Burke Harris, MD, MPH, FAAP | PBS
Nadine Burke Harris, MD, MPH, FAAP KQED proudly celebrates individuals whose work has helped to create a better Bay Area for all. Nominated by the community, these local heroes' accomplishments... 01:20
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2013 KQED Black History Heroes: Omar Butler | PBS
Omar Butler KQED proudly celebrates individuals whose work has helped to create a better Bay Area for all. Nominated by the community, these local heroes' accomplishments are the centerpiece of our... 01:18
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American Experience | The Rockefellers Chapter One | PBS
John D. Rockefeller was the world's first billionaire and the most hated man in America. 09:37
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PIONEERS OF TELEVISION | America captivated by "Roots" | PBS (#304)
"Roots" aired in 1977 and America stopped, captivated by the tale -- attracting more viewers than any television drama in history. Not only was it popular but also transformed the nations'... 02:15
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NOVA | Who Killed Lindbergh's Baby? | PBS (#4004)
Full Program: Expert investigators reexamine one of the greatest murder mysteries of all time. 54:40
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Pioneers of Television | Roots as Untold History | PBS (#304)
Leslie Uggams and LeVar Burton on how "Roots" brought untold history to light. 02:01
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Pioneers of Television | John Amos on Ancestors and Roots | PBS (#304)
Actor John Amos describes hearing his ancestors' spirits while on the set of "Roots." 01:53
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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | Henry Ford, Chapter 1 | PBS
Catch a sneak peek of the first twelve minutes of "Henry Ford", premiering January 29, 2012 at 9/8C on PBS. Learn more about the farm boy who rose from obscurity to become the most influential... 12:41
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PBS NewsHour | Historical Views on a 'Holy Day in Our Civic Religion' | PBS (#10546)
Historical Views on the Inauguration, a 'Holy Day in Our Civic Religion' 06:38
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PBS NewsHour | Never 'Misunderestimate' Word Power of the Presidency | PBS (#10543)
Jeffrey Brown talks to Paul Dickson, author of "Words From the White House." 08:19
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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Mapping History | PBS
Featuring dozens of clips from "The Abolitionists" and nearly 1000 archival images, the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Mapping History iPhone and iPod touch app offers curated walking tours in cities key... 01:57
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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE The Abolitionists, Part 2, Chapter 1 | PBS (#102)
A peak at the first chapter of "The Abolitionists, Part 2", premiering Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 9/8c on PBS. Learn more: www.pbs.org Subscribe to American Experience YouTube: www.youtube.com... 14:06
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History Detectives | Bill of Sale, Cobb Powder Horn and the Star Spangled Banner | PBS (#1009)
Full Program: Eduardo investigates the story behind a Bill of Sale for a 17-year old “negro girl". 53:41










