Walter Cronkite
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The iconic American journalist shares the story of his World War II experiences as a then-obscure United Press wire service reporter, tracing his two convoys across the dangerous North Atlantic to assignments in England and North Africa.
Series
Publisher
Woodhaven Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The capture of John Wilkes Booth: April 26th, 1865. Twelve days ago, President Lincoln was assassinated by actor John Wilkes Booth. While the people of the nation mourn the loss of their President, Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton strives to bring the remorseless murderer to justice. Those thought to be Booth's accomplices, including Dr. Samuel Mudd, Mary Surratt and Lewis Paine are interrogated. With the help of local farmers, Booth is apprehended...
Series
Publisher
Woodhaven Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Washington crosses the Delaware: December 25th, 1776. After American forces suffered crushing defeats from the British army, General George Washington and Colonels Harrison and Tilghman debate what to do. They decide to launch a surprise attack by crossing the Delaware river in different places. Washington explains how America is fighting a personal battle for liberty.
Washington's farewell to his officers: December 4th, 1783. The war is over! A...
Series
Publisher
Woodhaven Entertainment
Pub. Date
[200-?]
Language
English
Description
The Boston Massacre: March 5th, 1770. Tensions are mounting on King Street at the Custom House. New taxes have been imposed by British Parliament on the colonies. Governor Hutchinson, John Adams and Sam Adams discuss their rationale for rioting. Ultimately the rioting escalates leaving many people dead, including Crispus Attucks.
The Boston Tea Party: December 16th, 1773. Under the new tax act imposed by the British, three ship boats loaded with...
Series
Publisher
Woodhaven Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
D-Day: June 6th, 1944. The invasion of Western Europe begins on the Northeastern coast of France. American, British and Canadian troops from a fleet of 4,000 ships valiantly storm the beaches launching an offensive against Hitler's Atlantic wall. The invasion marks the beginning of the end of World War II.
Series
Publisher
Woodhaven Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004.]
Language
English
Description
The Emancipation Proclamation: January 1st, 1863. One hundred days ago, President Abraham Lincoln issued an ultimatum to the South - either lay down your arms or set all slaves free. Tensions are building and the President must make a crucial decision. The Ohio volunteers, slaves and abolitionists pray for the emancipation.
The Gettysburg address: November 19th, 1863. President Abraham Lincoln is set to address a crowd in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania...
Series
Publisher
Woodhaven Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The triumph of Alexander the Great: 324 B.C. When his Macedonian troops revolt, Alexander the Great must decide what course of action is necessary. He analyzes and determine if he should crush the rebellion or yield to the mutiny.
The death of Socrates: 399 B.C. Hours before he is to be executed for refusing to recognize God, Socrates explains to his friends why he must choose death over life. His friends desperately try to convince him otherwise...
Series
Publisher
Woodhaven Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The end of the Dalton Gang: October 5th, 1892. Former U.S. Marshals turned notorious desperadoes Emmett Dalton, Grat Dalton and Bob Dalton return to their hometown of Coffeeville, Kansas to rob banks and wreak havoc on the townspeople. Bank cashier Charley Ball and others find the strength and courage to defeat the Daltons in a deadly shootout.
The gunfight at the O.K. Corral: October 26th, 1881. Wyatt Earp, his brothers and Doc Holliday are the...
Series
Publisher
Woodhaven Entertainment
Pub. Date
[200-?]
Language
English
Description
The vote that made Jefferson President: February 17th, 1801. The House is deadlocked on a vote to decide the 3rd President of the United States because of the vagueness of the Constitution and the role of the electoral college. The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, refuse to vote in favor of Thomas Jefferson who received a majority of the vote. Instead they will vote for Federalist Aaron Burr. Representative James Bayard confers with Jefferson...
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
1994.
Language
English
Description
One of the most important films of director Marcel Ophüls' career is also his least seen, facing backlash time and time again for its questions about the role of media during crises. Shot primarily in Sarajevo during the 1993 siege, this 230-minute documentary interlaces frontline footage with caustic references to Hollywood depictions of war, alongside interviews with some of the world’s leading journalists, newscasters and historians. Ophüls...
15) This reporter
Publisher
New Video Group
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Hosted by Mike Wallace, Walter Cronkite, and Dan Rather, explores the life and groundbreaking work of Edward R. Murrow, America's most esteemed broadcast journalist.
16) Fail Safe
Publisher
Warner Bros
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
George Clooney stars as a U.S. fighter pilot mistakenly commanded to start a nuclear war with Russia. Now he must be stopped--at any cost--to avert Armageddon in the chillingly realistic movie. Colonel Jack Grady (Clooney) commands a fighter squadron ordered to destroy Moscow with nuclear warheads as a result of a glitch in a military computer. With the help of a translator named Buck (Noah Wyle), the President of the United States (Oscar winner Richard...
Publisher
Eagle Vision
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the High Priestess of Soul. Includes a bonus CD of her works which features the classics I Loves You Porgy; Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out; I Put a Spell on You; and many more.
Series
Publisher
Woodhaven Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004?]
Language
English
Description
Hitler invades Poland: September 1st, 1939. The German army is massed on the border of Poland ready to attack. Poland has mobilized her citizenry for her defense. Germany, with a superior air force and army, seems determined to wage war. The question remains Poland? The Polish Ambassador attempts to negotiate with the German government, as does British Ambassador Sir Neville Henderson.
December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor: December 7th, 1941. In the 3rd...