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McCarthyism: Anatomy of an Investigation

In 1950 Senator Joseph McCarthy declared to Congress that Far East scholar Owen Lattimore was a "top Russian spy." Lattimore tried to clear his name before two congressional committees. He was eventually exonerated but those hearings took a lasting economic and personal toll on the scholar. Here's how they worked.
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Seabiscuit - S15 E11

Premiered On: 04/21/2003

Despite his boxy build, stumpy legs, scraggly tail and ungainly gait, Seabiscuit was one of the most remarkable thoroughbred racehorses in history. His wealthy owner, Charles Howard; his silent and stubborn trainer, Tom Smith; and the two gifted jockeys who rode him to glory, turned Seabiscuit into a national hero. Based on the bestselling book by Laura Hillenbrand.

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Reagan - Lifeguard - S10 E6

Premiered On: 05/29/2000

When Ronald Reagan's Hollywood career began to wane, he turned to politics. One by one, his opponents underestimated him; and one by one, he surprised them, rising to become a president who preferred to see America as a "shining city on a hill."

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Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation - S31 E6

Premiered On: 08/06/2019

This film brings the three-day concert to life through the voices of those who were at Woodstock.

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