Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1941 Labor Day Speech (1:37)
In his Labor Day radio broadcast in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt reminds his fellow citizens of the need to devote America’s industrial effort to building weaponry in order to "crush Hitler and his Nazi forces."
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1941 Labor Day Speech
Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1941 Labor Day SpeechAudio Clip (1:37)
Audio Clip (1:37)
In his Labor Day radio broadcast in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt reminds his fellow citizens of the need to devote America’s industrial effort to building weaponry in order to "crush Hitler and his Nazi forces."
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers D-Day Prayer
Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers D-Day PrayerAudio Clip (3:37)
Audio Clip (3:37)
In a national radio broadcast on June 6, 1944, as 160,000 Allied troops land in Normandy in an attempt to liberate France, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asks America to join him in a prayer.
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Reagan Speaks on 40th Anniversary of D-Day
Reagan Speaks on 40th Anniversary of D-DayAudio Clip (0:41)
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On June 6, 1984, in Normandy, France, President Ronald Reagan honors the heroes of D-Day, a pivotal moment during World War II.
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Allies Liberate Bastogne
Allies Liberate BastogneAudio Clip (1:27)
Audio Clip (1:27)
In a broadcast on December 29, 1944, Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe recounts the 101st Airborne’s victory against overwhelming odds at Bastogne, Belgium.
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War Report on Battle of France and the Blitz
War Report on Battle of France and the BlitzAudio Clip (4:32)
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Associated Press war correspondent Bill McGaffin provides a firsthand account of the Battle of France and the London Blitz in a radio interview on February 12, 1944.
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Napoleon
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Small in stature, Napoleon Bonaparte left behind a huge legacy.
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The Rise of Napoleon
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In the wake of the French Revolution, a young Napoleon Bonaparte beings a meteoric rise to power.
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Napoleon's Strategic Genius
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Napoleon's unique genius for strategy allows him to outmaneuver Russian and Austrian forces marching across Europe to confront his troops.
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The Battle of Austerlitz
The Battle of AusterlitzVideo Clip (3:32)
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Napoleon's battlefield strategy at Austerlitz results in one of his greatest victories.
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Napoleon's Final Exile
Napoleon's Final ExileVideo Clip (2:45)
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The remote island of St. Helena becomes a prison for the once powerful Napoleon Bonaparte.
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The French Revolution
The French RevolutionVideo Clip (2:49)
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Step into the the excitement and chaos of the French Revolution as told by musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis.
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Napoleon Invades Russia
Napoleon Invades RussiaVideo Clip (4:20)
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When Napoleon invades Russia in 1812, an unexpected adversary brings ruin to his troops.
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Coroner's Report: Guillotine
Coroner's Report: GuillotineVideo Clip (3:14)
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The guillotine, the notorious killing machine of the French Revolution, was used to behead thousands, including King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette. Why was it a humane form of execution for its time, and did victims' brains continue functioning after decapitation?
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Deconstructing History: Eiffel Tower
Deconstructing History: Eiffel TowerVideo Clip (2:15)
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Originally intended as a temporary installation, the Eiffel Tower has become one of the most enduring symbols of France and the industrial age.
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The Bones of Napoleon's Army
The Bones of Napoleon's ArmyVideo Clip (2:49)
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Archaeological evidence discovered along the path of Napoleon's retreat from Russia reveals the physical toll that the long march had on his troops.
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The Death of Napoleon
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Napoleon's death in exile on St. Helena is an event surrounded by accusations of conspiracy.
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Robespierre and the Reign of Terror
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Robespierre's Reign of Terror reinvigorates the French Revolution but ends in as bloody a fashion as it began.
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Origins of the French Revolution
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King Louis XVI and the French nobility face a revolution of the Third Estate.
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The Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de TriompheVideo Clip (2:31)
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In the heart of Paris, Napoleon builds a monument to rival the glory of Rome.
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Nostradamus Predicts Napoleon?
Nostradamus Predicts Napoleon?Video Clip (1:42)
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Nostradamus may have foretold the coming of three antichrists beginning with Napoleon Bonaparte.
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