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Great Old Amusement Parks Brings Nostalgia to KUED

Wed, June 30th, 2010

Before the ever increasing attractions of multi-million-dollar fountain shows and expensive, elaborate rides, the amusement parks of America offered charming carousels, ferris wheels and roller coasters built of wooden scaffolding -- all considered t...

PBS Celebrates 125 Year Anniversary of the Boston Pops

Wed, June 23rd, 2010

America's Orchestra: Celebrating 125 Years of the Boston Pops presents a star-studded celebration of the Boston Pops, featuring some of the greatest moments from the Pops' 125-year history. The program, airing Wednesday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. on KUED,...

Documentary Reveals Veterans' Memories of the "Un-won War"

Tue, June 22nd, 2010

The late 1940s and early 1950s were discordant times for many nations. Former World War II allies were potential enemies and young men from all over the world were suddenly being shipped off to defend South Korea against the advancing Communist Army....

Americas Top 'History Detectives' Return to KUED

PBS Favorite Uncovers America's Myths and Mysteries
Sat, May 1st, 2010

America's top gumshoes prove once again that an object found in an attic or backyard might be anything but ordinary. Using the latest in forensic technology along with old-fashioned diligent research and plenty of legwork the History Detectives team...

Film on America's Seventh President and His Controversial Legacy

Mon, June 14th, 2010

Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil, and the Presidency tells the story of one of America's most controversial presidents, Andrew Jackson. In this two-hour television event, beautiful re-enactments, lithographs, letters and the insights of distinguished schol...

Joe Hill Returns to KUED

Wed, June 9th, 2010

Before Joe Hill faced the firing squad in 1915, his legend had reached near-mythic proportions. As a singer-songwriter and labor activist, Hill  would challenge the American values of fairness and justice and would provide a rallying cry for def...

Film Chronicles Thrilling Adventures of Notorius Woman Aviator

Discover the Wild History of Pancho Barnes
Mon, May 24th, 2010

The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club chronicles the thrilling life and extraordinary times of aviation pioneer Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes (1901-1975), a daredevil tomboy who grew up to become one the most important women in...

Film Sheds Light on WWII Prisoners of War

Sun, May 30th, 2010

Detailing an ongoing fight for justice, The Inheritance of War, follows the little-known tale of thousands of WWII soldiers held as prisoners of war in the Philippines after the largest defeat in U.S. military history.  Based on the book Soldier...

National Memorial Day Honors America's Soldiers

Sun, May 30th, 2010

For more than 20 years, PBS has been proud to honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country with the annual broadcast of the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONC...

Two American Woman Explore the War in Kashmir

Tue, May 18th, 2010

Two young American women, Senain, a Muslim, and Geeta a Hindu, sneak cameras into Kashmir, where conflicting faiths fuel the war. Their mission: to find out how peace can begin when bordering countries are deeply divided by conflict. The answers they...

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