WGBY Documentaries - Model T's to War: American Ambulances on the Western Front
Model T's to War: American Ambulances on the Western Front
Between 1914-17, before the US's entry into World War I, over 3,000 American volunteers, paying their own passage,set sail for France to aid the war effort. Focusing on the valiant work of the American Field Service, a group of young men who drove Ford-built Model T's to the frontlines, take an...
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The Polish Americans
Within the gloriously diverse rainbow of cultures that make up western New England, the Polish-American community stands strong and proud. This fascinating exploration of the history of Polish immigrants in the Connecticut River Valley is replete with vibrant images of this still thriving community...
Air date: 08/15/1998
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The Great Flood of 1936
In March 1936, the greatest flood in over 300 years roared down the Connecticut River. A hard winter followed by exceptionally early, warm Spring weather unleashed an armada of icebergs that destroyed everything in its path. A huge ice jam, the like so which has not been seen in the CTt River...
Air date: 09/01/2004
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Currier & Ives: Perspectives on America: Part 1
Printmakers to the People, focuses on the personal stories of Currier...
Air date: 02/26/2008
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Currier & Ives: Perspectives on America: Part 2
Cheap & Popular Pictures investigates the process of lithography in detail and what makes a good print. The passion of Collectors who seek out the many Currier & Ives prints sill in circulation is also looked at, as is some of the more popular images and the stories behind them.
Air date: 02/26/2008
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Currier & Ives: Perspectives on America: Pt. 3
The Surprise of Currier...
Air date: 02/26/2008
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