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Baltimore Beginnings (RealVideo)
Baltimore’s early inhabitants were patchwork of cultures and people, and included English, German, Russian, and Irish immigrants. In this piece, learn how these people contributed to Baltimore’s growth and development.
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Baltimore Beginnings (Windows Media)
Baltimore’s early inhabitants were patchwork of cultures and people, and included English, German, Russian, and Irish immigrants. In this piece, learn how these people contributed to Baltimore’s growth and development.
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Birth of Civil Rights (RealVideo)
Blatant discrimination against native peoples was commonplace in Alaska until 1945, when efforts by Elizabeth Peratrovich, a Tlingit Indian mother of three, helped pass the first anti-discrimination act since the Civil War.
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Birth of Civil Rights (Windows Media)
Blatant discrimination against native peoples was commonplace in the Alaska until 1945, when efforts by Elizabeth Peratrovich, a Tlingit Indian mother of three, helped pass the first anti-discrimination act since the Civil War.
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Calvert Stone Tribute Part 1 (RealVideo)
In this clip, the meticulous process of stonecutting is discussed as a local Maryland stonecutter produces a stunning tribute to Cecilius Calvert, Lord of Baltimore.
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Changes in Anne Arundel County (RealVideo)
After slavery ended and industry grew in Northern Anne Arundel County, a new form of farming was developed called “truck farming.” A truck farm is a farm that grows vegetables and fruits and sells them from a truck to commercial markets. In this clip, learn how truck farms flourished, spurred on by a growing canning industry and the availability of immigrant laborers transported from Baltimore to pick the crops.
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Changes in Anne Arundel County (Windows Media)
After slavery ended and industry grew in Northern Anne Arundel County, a new form of farming was developed called “truck farming.” A truck farm is a farm that grows vegetables and fruits and sells them from a truck to commercial markets. In this clip, learn how truck farms flourished, spurred on by a growing canning industry and the availability of immigrant laborers transported from Baltimore to pick the crops.
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Constitution Part Five (RealVideo)
This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This video was made by the Annenberg Foundation to help schools comply with the Byrd Amendment, the new federal law that requires schools to offer an educational program on Constitution Day.
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Constitution Part Five (Windows Media)
This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This video was made by the Annenberg Foundation to help schools comply with the Byrd Amendment, the new federal law that requires schools to offer an educational program on Constitution Day.
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Constitution Part Four (RealVideo)
This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This video was made by the Annenberg Foundation to help schools comply with the Byrd Amendment, the new federal law that requires schools to offer an educational program on Constitution Day.
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Constitution Part Four (Windows Media)
This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This video was made by the Annenberg Foundation to help schools comply with the Byrd Amendment, the new federal law that requires schools to offer an educational program on Constitution Day.
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Constitution Part One (RealVideo)
This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This video was made by the Annenberg Foundation to help schools comply with the Byrd Amendment, the new federal law that requires schools to offer an educational program on Constitution Day.
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Constitution Part One (Windows Media)
This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This video was made by the Annenberg Foundation to help schools comply with the Byrd Amendment, the new federal law that requires schools to offer an educational program on Constitution Day.
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Constitution Part Six (RealVideo)
This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This video was made by the Annenberg Foundation to help schools comply with the Byrd Amendment, the new federal law that requires schools to offer an educational program on Constitution Day.
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Constitution Part Six (Windows Media)
This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This video was made by the Annenberg Foundation to help schools comply with the Byrd Amendment, the new federal law that requires schools to offer an educational program on Constitution Day.
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Constitution Part Three (RealVideo)
This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This video was made by the Annenberg Foundation to help schools comply with the Byrd Amendment, the new federal law that requires schools to offer an educational program on Constitution Day.
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Constitution Part Three (Windows Media)
This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This video was made by the Annenberg Foundation to help schools comply with the Byrd Amendment, the new federal law that requires schools to offer an educational program on Constitution Day.
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Constitution Part Two (RealVideo)
This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This video was made by the Annenberg Foundation to help schools comply with the Byrd Amendment, the new federal law that requires schools to offer an educational program on Constitution Day.
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Constitution Part Two (Windows Media
This six part video features Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Stephen Breyer discussing the Constitution with high school students. This video was designed to help students understand the importance and relevance of the Constitution. This video was made by the Annenberg Foundation to help schools comply with the Byrd Amendment, the new federal law that requires schools to offer an educational program on Constitution Day.
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Dr. Benjamin Quarles (RealVideo)
Dr. Benjamin Quarles devoted his life to researching African American history. Through his lectures, writings, and teachings, he stimulated the love of history in many people. Quarles wrote six books on African American history, including a biography on Frederick Douglass (which he also published). Quarles is the recipient of many awards, including the Smithsonian Institution of Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Dr. Benjamin Quarles (Windows Media)
Dr. Benjamin Quarles devoted his life to researching African American history. Through his lectures, writings, and teachings, he stimulated the love of history in many people. Quarles wrote six books on African American history, including a biography on Frederick Douglass (which he also published). Quarles is the recipient of many awards, including the Smithsonian Institution of Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Egyptian (RealVideo)
Through images of magnificent Egyptian art, this segment takes you on a journey back to a time and place where pharaohs ruled and art was sacred for both the living and the dead. Featured ancient art includes sculptures, gold figurines, jewelry, and luxurious objects with which the Egyptians furnished some of their tombs.
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Egyptian (Windows Media)
Through images of magnificent Egyptian art, this segment takes you on a journey back to a time and place where pharaohs ruled and art was sacred for both the living and the dead. Featured ancient art includes sculptures, gold figurines, jewelry, and luxurious objects with which the Egyptians furnished some of their tombs.
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Electoral College Part Four (RealOne)
In this episode of State Circle, guests debate the pros and cons of the electoral college in the light of the 2004 presidential election. Learn reasons why the Electoral College is important for small states such as Maryland and why some want to reform the electoral process.
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Electoral College Part Four (Windows Media)
In this episode of State Circle, guests debate the pros and cons of the electoral college in the light of the 2004 presidential election. Learn reasons why the Electoral College is important for small states such as Maryland and why some want to reform the electoral process
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Electoral College Part One (RealOne)
In this episode of State Circle, guests debate the pros and cons of the electoral college in the light of the 2004 presidential election. Learn reasons why the Electoral College is important for small states such as Maryland and why some want to reform the electoral process.
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Electoral College Part One (Windows Media)
In this episode of State Circle, guests debate the pros and cons of the electoral college in the light of the 2004 presidential election. Learn reasons why the Electoral College is important for small states such as Maryland and why some want to reform the electoral process.
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Electoral College Part Three (RealOne)
In this episode of State Circle, guests debate the pros and cons of the electoral college in the light of the 2004 presidential election. Learn reasons why the Electoral College is important for small states such as Maryland and why some want to reform the electoral process.
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Electoral College Part Two (RealOne)
In this episode of State Circle, guests debate the pros and cons of the electoral college in the light of the 2004 presidential election. Learn reasons why the Electoral College is important for small states such as Maryland and why some want to reform the electoral process.
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Ferdinand Latrobe (RealVideo)
Ferdinand Latrobe, seven-time mayor of Baltimore, is featured in this excerpt. Serving the city between 1875 and 1895, Latrobe oversaw a period of great growth. Dozens of streets were paved and extended. Public works projects, such as extending sewer lines, building Lakes Montebello and Clifton, and providing a permanent water supply line from the Gunpowder River, were undertaken under his administrations. Explore this exciting time in Baltimore’s history through the eyes of one of its most prominent leaders.
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Ferdinand Latrobe (Windows Media)
Ferdinand Latrobe, seven-time mayor of Baltimore, is featured in this excerpt. Serving the city between 1875 and 1895, Latrobe oversaw a period of great growth. Dozens of streets were paved and extended. Public works projects, such as extending sewer lines, building Lakes Montebello and Clifton, and providing a permanent water supply line from the Gunpowder River, were undertaken under his administrations. Explore this exciting time in Baltimore’s history through the eyes of one of its most prominent leaders.
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