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From the Pilgrims' reasons for leaving Europe to the treacherous journey across the Atlantic, musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis puts to song the story of the Mayflower.

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  • The Mayflower
    The Mayflower

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    From the Pilgrims' reasons for leaving Europe to the treacherous journey across the Atlantic, musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis puts to song the story of the Mayflower.

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  • JFK: A New Generation
    JFK: A New Generation

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    John F. Kennedy's progressive agenda during the 1960s inspired a new generation of optimism in America.

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    What really caused a group of young women to become feverish and delusional?

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  • Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
    Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

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    Born a slave, Harriett Tubman became a famous "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, leading hundreds of slaves to freedom.

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  • Political Career of President John Adams
    Political Career of President John Adams

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    Find out about John Adams' political career in the newly formed United States, from his vice presidency under George Washington to hi two terms as president.

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  • Franklin Pierce's Presidency
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    Find out why Franklin Pierce is sometimes remembered as one of the worst presidents in American history.

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  • Chester A. Arthur's Presidency
    Chester A. Arthur's Presidency

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    Why was Chester A. Arthur, a Vermont native, considered a quintessential New Yorker? Find out this and more about the 21st U.S. president.

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  • Chamberlain at Gettysburg
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    Find out how the actions of a former Maine professor helped the Union win at Gettysburg, the deadliest battle of the Civil War.

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  • Pawn Stars Bling
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    Rick shows off one of his most treasured items: a 2001 New England Patriots Super Bowl ring. From Pawn Stars.

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  • The Summit of Mt. Washington
    The Summit of Mt. Washington

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    Steve will drive up the historic Mount Washington Auto Road in the Subaru and talk to a scientist stationed at the summit about surviving a winter on top of the mountain.

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  • First Revolutionary Battle at Lexington & Concord
    First Revolutionary Battle at Lexington & Concord

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    In April 1775, when British troops are sent to confiscate colonial weapons, they run into an untrained and angry militia. This ragtag army defeats 700 British soldiers and the surprise victory bolsters their confidence for the war ahead.

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  • The Sons of Liberty and the Boston Tea Party
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    In 1771, a group of colonists protest thirteen years of increasing British oppression, by attacking merchant ships in Boston Harbor. In retaliation, the British close the port, and inflict even harsher penalties.

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  • Boston Massacre Sparks a Revolution
    Boston Massacre Sparks a Revolution

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    The shooting of several men by British soldiers in 1770 enflames passions in the colonies.

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  • The Ghosts of Slater Mill
    The Ghosts of Slater Mill

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    Do the ghosts of America's industrial past haunt the Slater Mill historic museum in Pawtucket, Rhode Island?

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  • Hannah Teter: Snow in Vermont
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    In this American History video, brought to you by the History Channel, Hannah Teter, 2006 snowboard gold medalist, talks about how growing up in Vermont made her a tough snowboarder because she had to learn how to ski in icy conditions.

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  • Boston Lobster
    Boston Lobster

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    Once called the 'poor man's chicken,' lobster is now one of the most expensive items on the menu. Some of the country's finest lobster can be sampled in Boston, Massachusetts.

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