Edition |
Standard version. |
Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD. |
Credits |
Executive producer, John Grant ; associate producer, Pauline Reimers ; executives in charge of production, John Lindsay and David Davis ; editor, Bruce Barrow ; music, Rushmore DeNooyer, Malcolm Brooks. |
Performer |
Narrator, Andre Braugher. |
Summary |
This program explores the dramatic 200-year-old story of The United States Military Academy and reveals its tremendous influence on the nation. |
Contents |
Introduction -- A school for soldiers -- History of the Long Gray line -- Duty, honor, country -- A nursery for Aristocrats -- The Mexican War -- The secession of the States -- A surrender, a reunion and a celebration -- African Americans at West Point -- The age of iron -- World War I -- The rise of Eisenhower -- The golden ages -- The Vietnam War -- Women in the Army -- Conclusion -- Credits. |
Note |
Documentary. |
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"Standard version presented in a format preserving the aspect ratio of its original television exhibition."--Container. |
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Special features: scene/chapter selection. |
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Specifications: Dolby surround stereo. |
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DVD release of the 2002 television production. |
Language |
Closed-captioned. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
United States Military Academy -- History.
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Films for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
McDonald, Jack, 1899-1997.
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Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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Driftwood Productions.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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Added Title |
PBS DVD video.
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ISBN |
0780638344: $19.98 |
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9780780638341 |
Standard No. |
794054864625 |
Music No. |
B8646D PBS Home Video |
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