The Massachusetts 54th

Season 1

With the Emancipation Proclamation, the war merged with the abolitionist cause.

With the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, the war merged with the abolitionist cause. The Proclamation had included an unexpected clause: at last, black men could enlist in the armed services of the United States.

AIR DATE 1/8/13

JFK and Crisis: The Cuban Missile Crisis

JFK and Crisis: The Cuban Missile Crisis

JFK and Age: The Young Congressman

JFK and Age: The Young Congressman

JFK, Part 1, Chapter 1

JFK, Part 1, Chapter 1

JFK, Part 2, chapter 1

JFK, Part 2, chapter 1

A Titan of American Industry Gives a Piggy Back Ride

A Titan of American Industry Gives a Piggy Back Ride

The Civil War Begins

The Civil War Begins

Lincoln Announces Freedom

Lincoln Announces Freedom

Brown Dominates His Trial

Brown Dominates His Trial

Attack at Harpers Ferry

Attack at Harpers Ferry

The Burning of Pennsylvania Hall

The Burning of Pennsylvania Hall

Garrison Closes The Liberator

Garrison Closes The Liberator

The Massachusetts 54th

The Massachusetts 54th

Tragedy Leads to Inspiration

Tragedy Leads to Inspiration

Douglass Publishes "The North Star"

Douglass Publishes "The North Star"

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Broadcast Dates

#3601 - Nazi Town, USA |
Saturday, Apr 26 at 5pm TPT LIFE
#3601 - Nazi Town, USA |
Saturday, Apr 26 at 5pm TPT LIFE
#3404 - Plague at the Golden Gate |
Thursday, May 8 at 8pm TPT LIFE
#3404 - Plague at the Golden Gate |
Thursday, May 8 at 8pm TPT LIFE
#3404 - Plague at the Golden Gate |
Friday, May 9 at 2am TPT LIFE

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