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If you were born in the 60s, your decade opened with John F. Kennedy as the 35th President of the United States; the cartoon The Flintstones appeared on Television for the first time; Chubby Checker started a new dance craze with the sensational twist; the U.S. men's ice hockey team won gold in the winter Olympics at Squaw Valley, California; and Alan Shepard made the first U.S. space fight.
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If you were born in the 50s your parents spurred the biggest story of the 20th century, the rise of the middle class, and millions of Americans left the cities for the suburbs to own a home of their own, a building boom was on. This was the decade where people built Bomb Shelters, if you were born in the early fifties you are a baby Boomer, the most influential and powerful group of Americans ever born.
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If you were born in the 40s, your decade began with the election of Franklin Delano Roosevelt to an unprecedented third term. The country was isolationist, American workers got the forty-hour work week, Walt Disney Studios released Fantasia and Pinocchio, nylon stockings went on sale for the first time and Glen Miller wrote the decade's signature song, In the Mood.
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If you were born in the 80s', your parents were the last wave of baby boomers. They, along with everybody else, were embracing the future with the personal computer. It was the decade of remarkable technology. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates became household names. MTV broadcasted the first music video; there was a home-video store in every neighborhood; and Pac-Man, was the best selling arcade game of all time.
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If you were born in the 70's, you are part of Generation X. Your parents were baby boomers, part of the me generation. Your decade began with Richard Nixon; the Beatles broke up; Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida; Jumbo jets revolutionized commercial flight; the waterbed, Atari's video game Pong, the 8 track tape player; and the disco ball became 70's icons. Bonus features included.
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Sought by explorers for centuries and hailed as the one of the most beautiful waterways in the world, The Northwest Passage tells a dramatic story of courage, discovery and adventure. From the breath-taking landscapes of the Arctic to the unforgettable exporters that risked everything to accomplish the un-thinkable, this 6-Part documentary highlights the missions and mysteries of the world s greatest waterway. Through in-depth interviews with experts...
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NASA A Journey Through Space volume 6
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NASA's space shuttle program allows for easier access to orbit with reusable craft, paving the way for more advanced satellites and the first major space stations.
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Chasing Bigfoot volume 3
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The rise of Bigfoot began long ago, when the creature made its first appearance in Native American art and lore. Since then, the mystery surrounding Bigfoot has escalated into a cultural phenomenon.
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Miracles volume 1
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Is divine intervention in the earthly realm possible? And is it responsible for miracles? Through interviews and recreations, explore the role of religion and prayers in the phenomenon of miracles.
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Warbirds Over the Trenches volume 3
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The Zeppelin was a turn of the century marvel, and it found a new purpose in early aerial combat.
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Monument Men The Road to Rushmore volume 7
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Surrounding Mount Rushmore is a beautiful national park. Explore the landscape, the caves, and the vantages of Mount Rushmore National Park!
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Up From Slavery volume 6
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This portion of the series talks about the causes of and start of the Civil War; the evolution of the drive to win on each side of the conflict and of President Lincoln's bold step towards freedom for all slaves in the United States.
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Vietnam 50 Years Remembered volume 1
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French colonies in Indochina fell to the Imperial Japanese after Nazi Germany occupied France during World War II. After the Japanese were defeated, the power vacuum left in the Indochina region set the stage for a major conflict.
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Presidents From Politics to Power volume 6
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Discover the most interesting facts of The White House and the history behind some of the 'perks' of being President.
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Vegas The City the Mob Made volume 3
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The Mob's influence started growing during the 1920s and 1930s.
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Chasing Bigfoot volume 5
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Along the course of Bigfoot history, research and investigations have been carried out. From these investigations, evidence has been obtained and analyzed, in the hope of bringing an end to the quest for truth.
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Vegas The City the Mob Made volume 2
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Before the Mob made their mark in Las Vegas, the town was a barren one.
