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Belgium
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Jim Hargrove |
An introduction to the geography, history, government, economy, culture, and people of this small country that is often called the "crossroads of Europe." |
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Germany
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Jim Hargrove |
Describes the history, geography, reunification, notable cities, government, and lifestyles of Germany. |
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Martin Van Buren, eighth President of the United States
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Jim Hargrove |
Examines the life of the lawyer politician who became the eighth president of the United States and led the country through its first serious depression. |
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Richard M. Nixon
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Jim Hargrove |
A survey of the life of Richard Nixon, including his youth in California, rise in politics, election as president, and resignation after Watergate. |
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The story of Jonas Salk and the discovery of the polio vaccine
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Jim Hargrove |
Recounts the successful search of Jonas Salk for the vaccine that conquered polio. |
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The story of presidential elections
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Jim Hargrove |
Examines how presidential elections have changed over the past 200 years, discussing such topics as presidential primaries, national conventions, television campaigns, and funding. |
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Thomas Jefferson
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Jim Hargrove |
Traces the life of the tall red-headed Virginian, from his early education and involvement in the American Revolution to his activities as the nation's third president and last years at Monticello. |
OL4077076W |
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Abraham Lincoln
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Jim Hargrove |
Traces the life of the frontier clerk, storekeeper, lawyer, politician, and Civil War President. |
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The story of Watergate
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Jim Hargrove |
Synthesizes the biggest political scandal in United States history, a series of activities attempting to help Richard M. Nixon win reelection in 1972. |
OL4077081W |