Description |
1 videodisc (50 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
Language |
Closed-captioned. |
System Details |
DVD ; Dolby digital Stereo. |
Performer |
Host: Bernie Mac ; narrator: Samuel L. Jackson. |
Note |
Title from container. |
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Originally broadcast as a television special in 2006 on History. |
Summary |
Traces the stories of seven African-American men who deserved the Medal of Honor, but only recently received it. Witness breathtaking reenactments of the men in action, as well as stirring footage of the awards ceremony in which President Clinton presented the medal to Vernon Baker, the last living awardee. |
Contents |
Honoring African-American soldiers in WWII -- First Lieutenant John R. Fox -- First Lieutenant Vernon J. Baker -- Private George Watson -- Staff Sergeant Edward A. Carter -- First Lieutenant Charles L. Thomas -- Private First Class Willy F. James -- Staff Sergeant Reuben Rivers. |
Subject |
Medal of Honor -- African Americans -- Biography.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- African Americans.
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African American soldiers.
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Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Historical television programs.
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Added Author |
Brigden, Nick.
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Jackson, Samuel L.
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Baker, Vernon J., 1919-2010.
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Carter, Edward A., 1916-1963.
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Fox, John R., 1915-1944.
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James, Willy F., 1920-1945.
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Rivers, Ruben, 1918-1944.
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Thomas, Charles L., 1920-1980.
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Watson, George, 1914-1943.
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Mac, Bernie.
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History (Television network)
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Al Roker Entertainment (Firm)
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Arts and Entertainment Network.
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New Video Group.
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ISBN |
1422932109 |
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9781422932100 |
Standard No. |
733961149081 |
Music No. |
AAAE149080 A&E Television Networks |
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