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campsMemory of the Camps
When allied troops invaded Germany and liberated Nazi death camps at the end of World War II, they found unspeakable horrors that still haunt the world's conscience.
A lone sailor in the Persian GulfCARRIER follows a core group of characters aboard the USS Nimitz, from the admiral of the fleet to the fighter pilots to the scrubs, as they navigate personal conflicts around their jobs, families, faith, patriotism, love, the rites of passage, and the war on terror.
artheaAmerican Masters "Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul"
This program traces the meteoric rise to fame of the world-famous Queen of Soul. The film focuses on Aretha's musical development, tracing her progress from her early strengths as a Detroit gospel singer to the wide stylistic and emotional range she comes to command.
bridgesSpanning Time: America's Covered Bridges explores the cultural significance, history, construction techniques, preservation efforts and tourist activities surrounding covered bridges throughout the United States.
Ten Sisters - A True Story tells the emotional life story of the 10 Waggoner sisters who grew up caring for one another in a two-room house wracked with parental discord and financial troubles.
Weapons of World War II "Aircraft Carriers"
Giant aircraft carriers dominated the Pacific War between Japan and the USA. Pearl Harbor was launched to destroy U.S. carriers but failed, while the battle of Midway - the turning point in the Pacific War - was won by U.S. carriers delivering tremendous air strikes against Japanese battleships. This program shows them in dramatic action.
Mark L. WahlbergAntiques Roadshow
Louisville, Kentucky - Hour Three
Kentucky International Convention Center
(5/5 & 5/10)
A rare, circa 1910 Dirk Van Erp lamp; a well-preserved 1876 portrait Jumeau doll with all original parts, except her hair; and a Kentucky corner cupboard made of locally grown wood.
George H.W. BushAmerican Experience "George H.W. Bush"
The latest in the American Experience series of presidential portraits, this two-part biography examines the life and career of the 41st president.
Isaac SapoagaPolynesian Power: Islanders in Pro Football
Narrated by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Polynesian Power chronicles the ascent of Polynesians in American Football and the cultural history that defines this journey.
Marvin GayeAmerican Masters "Marvin Gaye: What's Going On"
His standing among the most enduring 20th-century American musical artists is without question, yet his story is rarely told beyond the tragic circumstances of his death.
Marvin Gaye: Live in Montreux 1980
Motown's premier "Soul Man," Marvin Gaye, electrified the stage at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1980. In this unforgettable performance, Gaye performs such hits as: "Got To Give It Up," "Let's Get It On," "I Heard It Through the Grapevine," and " Mercy, Mercy Me."
Head yeoman Robert HamiltonWindsor Castle: A Royal Year
For the better part of a millennium, Windsor Castle - the awesome fortress, treasure chest, and burial ground for the royal dynasty that took its name - has been at the heart of British history. But there is another side to the castle that tourists never see.
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