Ralph John: The Soldier
Season 29
Episode 8
About the Episode
Just a few months before he jumped off with the first wave of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, Private Ralph John had been working on his family’s farm in McIntosh, South Dakota. His training as a soldier consisted of two days’ practice with a rifle, and a short stint driving a bayonet into a mannequin. Then he was shipped out, handed a gas mask, and sent into battle.
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Trailer | Mr. Polaroid
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ASL Many household products were originally designed by or for people with disabilities.6:18 -
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How Captions Went from Niche to Necessity | Extended Audio Description | The Curb Cut Effect
EAD The fight for closed captioning was a battle for access and inclusion.8:33 -
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ASL The fight for closed captioning was a battle for access and inclusion.6:48 -
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