The First Earth Day
Season 22
Episode 5
About the Episode
Looking back on 1970's first Earth Day celebration.
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Extras
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Inequality in the Courthouse
The lawyers in Hernandez v. Texas argued for their client as well as for themselves.0:53 -
Mexican-Americans in World War II
Hundreds of thousands of Mexican-Americans fought in the US military in World War II.1:29 -
The Birth and Growth of Racism against Mexican-Americans
Racist attitudes against Mexican-Americans intensified in the 20th Century.1:44 -
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Discrimination against Mexican-Americans
In the 1950s life could be difficult for Latinos in the United States.0:47 -
The Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War
Abolitionist support for the Union Army grew thanks to the Emancipation Proclamation.1:39 -
Lincoln's Uncertain Commitment to Emancipation
Would President Lincoln sign the Emancipation Proclamation? Abolitionists were unsure.1:46 -
William Lloyd Garrison, Pacifism, and Abolitionism
By 1859, the conflict between North and South challenged Garrison's "peace man" status.1:07 -
John Brown Puts His Accusers on Trial
The raid on Harpers Ferry failed, but Brown successfully brought attention his cause.2:21 -
What Was the Dred Scott Decision?
In 1857 the Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott, a slave who sought freedom.2:00
