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Deconstructing History: Great Wall of China
Deconstructing History: Great Wall of China
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It took millennia to build, but today the Great Wall of China stands out as one of the world's most famous landmarks.

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History Rewind: Conquest of China, 1932
History Rewind: Conquest of China, 1932
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In a History Rewind video, discover that in 1932, without warning, the Japanese attacked the Chinese city of Shanghai. See actual footage of that attack here; images may be disturbing to some viewers.

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Campaign Spot: China (1972)
Campaign Spot: China (1972)
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One of Nixons lasting legacies was his trip to China to normalize relations between the two countries which had been cut off for 20 years. No American president had ever visited China. Nixons tip signaled a major change -- for both America and Chinas policies. And for Republicans, a huge reason to re-elect their candidate.

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Ascending the Chinese Throne
Ascending the Chinese Throne
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The young Emperor Qin Shi Huang was guided by advisers who wanted more control of ancient China.

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The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China
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Peter Weller visits the Great Wall of China.

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Cold War
Cold War
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The Cold War is over, but what it left behind may surprise you.

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