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Democracy & Civic Engagement
American Idealist: "Growing Up, the Great Depression, and World War II"
This clip from the documentary “American Idealist: The Story of Sargent Shriver,” describes Shriver’s early life, including his childhood during the great depression, his combat experience in World War II, and his early political career.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
American Idealist: "Idealism and the Peace Corps"
This clip from the documentary “American Idealist: The Story of Sargent Shriver,” focuses on Shriver's challenges and successes in the early days of the Peace Corps.
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American Idealist: "Politics and the Peace Corps"
This clip from the documentary “American Idealist: The Story of Sargent Shriver,” covers Shriver's extraordinary efforts as the first director of the Peace Corps, turning Kennedy's nascent idea into a government program.
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American Idealist: "The Student Petition That Inspired the Peace Corps"
This clip from the documentary “American Idealist: The Story of Sargent Shriver,” describes how students inspired John F. Kennedy to incorporate the Peace Corps into his campaign strategy.
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Democracy & Civic Engagement
American Idealist: "Timberlawn"
This clip from the documentary “American Idealist: The Story of Sargent Shriver,” which depicts the life and work of American statesman and activist Sargent Shriver, describes Eunice Shriver's inspiration for the Special Olympics.
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American Idealist: "Vietnam vs. Poverty"
This clip from the documentary describes how the escalation of the Vietnam War affected Shriver's efforts leading the war on poverty.
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American Idealist: Introduction
This clip from the documentary “American Idealist: The Story of Sargent Shriver,” introduces the life and work of American statesman and activist Sargent Shriver.
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American Idealist: The Story of Sargent Shriver
“American Idealist: The Story of Sargent Shriver” depicts the life and work of American statesman and activist Sargent Shriver.
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American Idealist: “How Do You Fight a War on Poverty?”
This clip from the documentary “American Idealist: The Story of Sargent Shriver,” details Shriver 's role in a plan to implement President Jonhson's idea for a war on poverty.
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An Introduction to Facing History's Scope and Sequence
Learn about this key component of our pedagogy which describes the journey of discovery about oneself and others.
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Genocide & Mass Violence
An Introduction to the History of Eugenics and its Application in Canada
Dr. Molly Ladd-Taylor gives a brief history of the eugenics movement and how it was applied in Canada.
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