Stephen Ambrose says that the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1868 was the great achievement of the 19th century.
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World War II veteran Paul McCarthy shares his personal memories of the war.
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Michael Ray narrates a basic overview of the 1967 My Lai Massacre, including the events that led up to the Massacre and those that followed it. The presentation posits ethical questions that events like the Massacre raise.
To listen to this lecture, scroll to and click on "My Lai Massacre (Vietnam War)."
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This iCue Mini-Documentary describes the Zoot Suit Riots, a confrontation between flashy young men who did not serve in the war and those soldiers returning from World War II.
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This iCue Mini-Documentary introduces the term, "carpetbagger," used frequently after the Civil War but often misunderstood.
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This iCue Mini-Documentary describes how both the north and the south had to draft soldiers during the Civil War. Since the wealthy could buy their way out of being drafted, class tension erupted into draft riots.
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Josh Brown of the American Social History Project explains a cartoon about the fight between pro-slavery Democrats and Free Soilers in the 1850s.
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This iCue Mini-Documentary describes the British enlistment of many American militiamen into its army during the French and Indian War. The differences between the two groups are pronounced, creating tensions that ultimately bring about further confrontation.
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This program explores the inspiring firsthand accounts of 11 individuals who experienced World War II. These men and women belong to what broadcast journalist Tom Brokaw calls the "greatest generation." They are ordinary citizens who did extraordinary things for their country. Whether they saw combat or collected scrap metal, North Carolinians joined countless Americans who served, sacrificed, and persevered during the war.
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This iCue Mini-Documentary describes the federal government's creation of the Freedmen's Bureau in 1865, to assist newly freed blacks with food, clothing, and jobs.