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A History of America

2000-01-01 · 26 min / episode · Not rated

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In this 26-part series, prominent historians present America’s story as something that must be presented and debated from a variety of perspectives in order to be truly understood. Their thought-provoking debates and lectures — using first-person narratives, photos, film footage, and documents — will pique students’ interest and encourage them to think critically about the forces that have shaped America.

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Creators
Michele Korf
Production companies
GBH, PBS, Annenberg Media, Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

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Donald L. MillerSelf

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