America in the 20th Century. Bigger, Brighter, and More Vivid than Ever. Explore the totally updated America in the 20th Century series! We’ve given this award-winning video survey a fresh look with updated graphics and visuals in dazzling High Definition Video. This top-tier educational resource is a must-have for American history classrooms. The first nine revamped
Selma to Montgomery: A Defining Moment in the Civil Rights Movement The year 1965 etched an indelible mark in the annals of civil rights history as a series of pivotal events in Alabama ignited the transformative Selma to Montgomery march. This historic procession was no mere journey—it was a resounding call for equality and justice
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Good evening my fellow citizens: This afternoon, following a series of threats and defiant statements, the presence of Alabama National Guardsmen was required on the University of Alabama to carry out the final and unequivocal order of the United States District Court of the Northern District of Alabama. That order called for the admission of
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In his speech President Kennedy responds to the threats of violence and obstruction on the University of Alabama campus following desegregation attempts, explaining that the United States was founded on the principle that all men are created equal. The President asks Congress to enact legislation protecting all Americans’ voting rights, legal standing, educational opportunities, and
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