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Title:

West Point [videorecording (DVD)] : the first 200 years / a co-production of Oregon Public Broadcasting and Driftwood Productions, Inc. ; producer and director, Jack McDonald.

Format:

[videorecording (DVD)] :

Edition:

Standard version.

Publisher:

Distributed by Warner Home Video,
Distributed by Warner Home Video,

Copyright Date:

2002

Description:

1 videodisc (ca. 120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

United States Military Academy--History.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Other Authors:

McDonald, Jack.
Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Driftwood Productions.
PBS DVD Video.
Warner Home Video (Firm)

Notes:

Documentary. "Standard version presented in a format preserving the aspect ratio of its original television exhibition."--Container. Special features: scene/chapter selection. Specifications: Dolby surround stereo. DVD release of the 2002 television production. Narrator, Andre Braugher.

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.

Summary:

This program explores the dramatic 200-year-old story of The United States Military Academy and reveals its tremendous influence on the nation.

ISBN:

9780780638341
0780638344

OCLC:

(OCoLC)49875459

Locations:

MXPG943 -- Fort Dodge Public Library (Fort Dodge)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)