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Guide Picks - Top Videos About U.S. Government |
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Government and the people inside
it can inspire, enrage, encourage, inform and, yes, even entertain us. Here is
an entertaining and informative collection of videos dealing with the the U.S.
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1) "The
Congress" directed by Ken Burns
Master documentary-make Ken Burns (Need I say more?) directs this
in-depth look at the most important and least
understood branch of American government.
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2) "A
Perfect Candidate"
A truly funny, yet accurate documentary about the Virginia Senatorial election
of 1994 in which Charles Robb ran as the incumbent ran against Oliver North. You
can just imagine. This video offers an entertaining insight into our political
process. Commentary from the North camp is provided by strategist Mark Goodin;
Washington Post political reporter Don Bakes provides a counterpoint.
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3) "Cronkite
Remembers"
Walter Cronkite -- "The most trusted man in America" shares his memories of four
decades of dealing with American Presidents, Congress, war, peace, the space-race...
Fascinating man, fascinating viewing.
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4) "The
Secret Service - 1865 to the Present - The Inside Story"
In four volumes, the Arts & Entertainment Network presents a riveting look into the
dangerous daily work of America's most high-tech bodyguards. Vol 1. - Lincoln to FDR, Vol
2 - Taking the Bullet, Vol 3 - JFK to Watergate, Vol 4 - The Modern Assassin
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5) "Inside
the White House - National Geographic"
A more in-depth tour of the President's house done like only National Geographic can.
Features rooms not seen on the public tours, like the First Family's private rooms.
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