The story of George Washington and Benedict Arnold was a more complex one than we learned in primary school. A new book offers a detailed portrait of two men in a time of crisis. "Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution" by Nathaniel Philbrick.
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Legacies of World War II on the Great Plains: VJ Day | Nebraskans remember VJ Day, Victory over Japan. This segment is from the 1980 NET program, Legacies... |
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Legacies of World War II on the Great Plains: POW Farm Workers in Nebraska | In the 1940s, many farms in Nebraska were finally able to buy tractors and become mechanized. But... |
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Legacies of World War II on the Great Plains: Building Bombs on the Plains | Far from the coasts, Nebraska was a good place to build bombs. Plants were established in Hastings... |
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Legacies of World War II on the Great Plains: Women at Omaha Martin Bomber Plant | Women workers at the Omaha Martin Bomber Plant probably had similar experiences as these workers... |
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Legacies of World War II on the Great Plains: Home Front Workers | In World War II, there were 13 million men in uniform. Four times as many workers -- up to 66... |
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Legacies of World War II on the Great Plains: Rationing Cheaters | Sometimes rationing brought out the worst in people. Some people tried to find ways around... |
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Legacies of World War II on the Great Plains: Scrap Drives & Rationing | Scrap drives, conservation, and rationing were important parts of the homefront effort. This... |
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Legacies of World War II on the Great Plains: Gene Slattery's Shirt | John Eugene ("Gene") Slattery sold his shirt time and time again to support the North Platte... |
