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101) The first ladies
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Their husbands each rose to the pinnacle of power in the United States, but these five Presidents' wives also served the nation as some of the most influential and controversial First Ladies in history.
Publisher
Home Box Office
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
A powerful new look at the human side of iconic world leaders. In 1993, Tony Blair was a rising young star in British politics. Three years later he ran for Prime Minister, and began a 'special relationship' with U.S. President Bill Clinton that endured through triumph, conflict, and personal scandal. The behind-the-scenes story of two world leaders who forged a loyal, if tempestuous, friendship out of the crucible of political necessity:
103) Primary
Series
Publisher
New Video Group
Pub. Date
©1999
Language
English
Description
A political documentary of the 1960 Wisconsin Democratic presidential primary campaigns in which Senator John F. Kennedy upset Senator Hubert H. Humphrey.
Publisher
Home Box Office, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Former Senator Selina Meyer was a charismatic leader and a rising star in her party with her eye on the White House. Then she became vice president. Veep follows the whirlwind day-to day existence of Vice President Meyer as she puts out political fires, juggles a busy public schedule and demanding private life, and defends the president's interests, even as she tries to improve her dysfunctional relationship with the Chief Executive..
105) LBJ
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A biography of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th president of the United States, serving between 1963 and 1969.
106) Frost/Nixon
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Richard Nixon is the disgraced president with a legacy to save. David Frost is a jet-setting television personality with a name to make. This is the legendary battle between the two men and the historic encounter that changed both their lives. For three years after resigning from office, Nixon remained silent. But in the summer of 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions...
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
From the voyage of the Mayflower to the bold exploration of outer space, join the Peanuts gang as they take a timeless journey through American history! Groove along with Charlie Brown and Snoopy as they discover the beginnings of jazz and ragtime music, cleverly accompanied by Lucy's speech about American heroes. Soar with the Wright brothers, blast into orbit on the NASA space station, and create some the world's most influential inventions.
108) Lincoln
Publisher
DreamWorks Pictures
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
A revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
112) The war room
Series
Criterion collection volume 602
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Takes a behind-the-scenes look at Bill Clinton's team of strategists during the 1992 presidential campaign.
The 1992 presidential election was a triumph not only for Bill Clinton but also for the new breed of strategists who guided him to the White House and changed the face of politics in the process. For this thrilling, behind-closed-doors account of that campaign, the filmmakers closely followed the brainstorming and bull sessions of Clinton's...
114) John Adams
Publisher
HBO Video
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
While our new nation was suffering attacks from both within and without, John Adams had a vision of a nation of liberty and justice for all. He guided his peers--General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson--in setting the values and agenda for a glorious, free America. Adams and his wife Abigail refined these ambitious democratic ideals, and their partnership became one of the most moving love stories in American history.
Depicts...
115) Air Force One
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
An uncompromising U.S. President has just told the world he will not negotiate with terrorists. But when Russian terrorists hijack Air Force One, the world's most secure and extraordinary aircraft, the President is faced with a nearly impossible decision-- give in to terrorist demands or sacrifice not only the country's dignity, but the lives of his wife and daughter.
Publisher
Cinedigm
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Nelson Mandela: the story of a young boy who grew up to become president of South Africa. Each Kindness: with a little help from her teacher, Chloe realizes how kindness can change the world. Coretta Scott: this story captures the movement for civil rights and honors its most elegant inspiration. Mufaro's beautiful daughters: Mufaro's daughters are tested to determine which one is worthy enough to marry the King.
117) The front runner
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A real-life story of U.S. Senator Gary Hart's 1988 presidential campaign that was ended when his extramarital affair became known to the public.
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