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The Heroes of the Big Burn

After the Big Burn, Pinchot publicizes the selfless actions of the fire fighters who lost their lives in the blaze. The men who gave their lives to defend America’s public lands were regaled as heroes in the press, and an outpouring of public support helps ensure the survival and growth of the U.S. Forest Service. "The Big Burn" premieres February 3 on PBS American Experience.
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Jimmy Carter - S23 E6

Premiered On: 02/21/2011

Traces the ascent of an ambitious country boy from a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, to the Oval Office. Also, examines the failings of Jimmy Carter's political leadership in the context of the turbulent 1970s and explores the role his religion played in his career.

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