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Many factors contributed to the Civil War. One caused it: slavery.
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You can't go wrong with a social studies teacher. Excited to have
@Tim_Walz
on the ticket. Good to have someone who knows American history.
It is the honor of a lifetime to join
@kamalaharris
in this campaign.
I’m all in.
Vice President Harris is showing us the politics of what’s possible. It reminds me a bit of the first day of school.
So, let’s get this done, folks! Join us.
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We've interviewed many men and women who have served our country over the years. Not one was a loser. They were all heroes. Here are a few.
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History recognizes actions that are bigger than self. Joe Biden will go down as one of the great ones, having led the country out of the disastrous term of his predecessor and quietly doing good things for all Americans, red state as well as blue, accomplishments that put him up
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best
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I remember the Vindman boys fondly. Theirs is the story of America at its best.
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To dive deeper into the life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin was to see deeper into the founding and fabric of America. Tune in April 4–5 on
@PBS
to watch my latest work, “Benjamin Franklin.” Thank you to
@BankofAmerica
for the support:
#BenFranklinPBS
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The way Lt. Col. Alex Vindman has been treated is shameful. I hope the next president decorates this American hero with the highest honors.
I met Alex as a young boy for my 1985 film on the Statue of Liberty, and I had the chance to thank him for his service early this year.
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It was enriching & inspiring to explore the life of an American champion inside & outside the ring.
#MuhammadAliPBS
I hope you enjoy our new film, “Muhammad Ali” Watch Sept 19-22 8/7c on
@PBS
. Special thanks
@BankofAmerica
for their support of this film:
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Big thanks to
@BankofAmerica
, who helps make it possible to tell the story of America through country music. Tune in Sept. 15 on
@PBS
at 8 pm ET to watch my latest documentary,
#CountryMusicPBS
and learn more about our partnership at
#ad
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Episode 1 of
#USandTheHolocaustPBS
airing on
@PBS
now and all episodes streaming at the link below.
We have never made a more important film.
Thank you for tuning in.
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I think we just lost the greatest baseball player of all time. You’ll be missed, Willie.
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If you missed The US and the Holocaust it’s streaming for free on . Hope you have a chance to watch. Please share your thoughts.
#TheUSandTheHolocaustPBS
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This is a coup against the United States of America, incited by Donald Trump. He should be impeached by the House as soon as possible and convicted and removed by the Senate just as quickly. This is not us, the U.S.
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My thoughts on Florida House Bill 999:
America’s greatness stems not from its suppression of our complicated history but our willingness to engage and understand it. Each generation has helped further bring to life the values articulated in the Declaration… (1/3)
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We are at a critical point in our country’s history. If you do not understand the complexities and promise of our past, you cannot imagine a better future. We either invest in the humanities, including history and civics, or we forfeit our democracy.
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I enjoyed exploring the life of Ernest Hemingway in our film ‘Hemingway’. Tune in or stream on
@PBS
starting April 5 at 8/7c, and thanks to
@BankofAmerica
for their support. Learn more here:
#HemingwayPBS
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Benjamin Franklin was an imperfect man who tried to understand and improve the world around him.
Tune in April 4–5 on
@PBS
to watch our new film on his life. Thanks to
@BankofAmerica
, I was able to bring this compelling story to life:
#BenFranklinPBS
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Historian Barbara Fields ended the film: “the Civil War is still going on. It's still to be fought and regrettably it can still be lost.”
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We owe so much to the soldiers who took the beach on D-Day. They gave their lives for our freedom, generations after the war. We should pause today and remember them and also the values they fought for, values that we have a responsibility to uphold. Some thoughts from our
#OTD
in 1940, a massive rescue effort saved 300,000 Allied troops trapped in Dunkirk, France.
This clip from THE ROOSEVELTS details how devastating this moment was for Allied war efforts.
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Greatness isn't always hard to identify. Ben Ferencz carried it with him throughout his life. He'll be missed.
Ben Ferencz, the last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor, has died. He shared his story in The US and the Holocaust. Here's a clip from the film.
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8 hours for work, 8 hours for rest and 8 hours for what you will. It’s a cry for freedom and human rights, good wages and self reliance and control of one’s life. Let’s acknowledge the history and celebrate the efforts today. Happy Labor Day. Some clips from UNUM below:
Happy Labor Day. The American labor movement fights for better wages and working conditions. Watch our
#UNUMPlaylist
on the history of Labor in the United States, and reflect on all those that have fought to improve workers’ rights:
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By trying to dictate what teachers can and cannot teach, Florida House Bill 999 is an assault on the very liberties articulated by the Founders and something that all Americans should speak out against. (3/3)
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Vincent Okamoto: "The real heroes are the ones that died ... these kids who had the least to gain ... they didn't have the escape routes that the elite and the wealthy and the privileged had."
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Terrific piece by
@jmeacham
on the historic significance of our upcoming election. Please vote - for your everyday concerns and our democracy.
Historian Jon Meacham on how the 16th president faced an election during the Civil War, when the continuation of democracy was still an open question - and how it resonates with the first post-insurrection midterm election.
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Let's start with John McCain.
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Hal Moore, who fought back tears describing the courage of the men who served under him.
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Joan Furey, a nurse during the Vietnam War.
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Joseph Vaghi on D-Day.
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Marines Roger Harris and John Musgrave reflect on their harrowing experience at Con Thien along the DMZ.
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In a few minutes, the third and final episode of our film,
#USandTheHolocaustPBS
, airs on
@PBS
.
The response
@LynnNovick
,
@sbotstein
and I have gotten has been overwhelming, and we are so grateful that so many of you have watched and found it enlightening.
Thank you.
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…and made more perfect in Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Our contribution should not be to silence those trying to understand the past more fully. (2/3)
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Thank you James.
A commencement speech actually worth watching!
@KenBurns
at
@BrandeisU
Really, hear him out.
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Thanks to
@BankofAmerica
I have the power to share America's stories. Honored to join them in
#PowerTo
.
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It is impossible to conceive that David McCullough is no longer with us. He is among our greatest historians, writing with an almost magical command of language and story. 1/2
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I’ve got a documentary for you to watch on
@PBS
…
232 years ago today, the world said goodbye to a hero, a president, and the man who invented electricity, currency, and freedom. Thank you, President Franklin, for making America the oldest and greatest country on earth. We miss you.
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The gov’s official name for the Civil War is the "War of the Rebellion." These men led that rebellion, wished to preserve slavery, and were responsible for the deaths of thousands of LOYAL Americans. That’s the opposite of "Winning, Victory, Freedom."
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Thank you
@nhannahjones
This
@KenBurns
documentary "The U.S. and the Holocaust" is so chilling in the way we see all the echoes today and seem to be making such similar mistakes.
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We owe so much to the soldiers who took the beach on D-Day. They gave their lives for our freedom, generations after the war. We should pause today and remember them and also the values they fought for, values that we have a responsibility to uphold. Some thoughts from our
Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Often referred to as the beginning of the end of the war, US soldiers made tremendous sacrifices to ensure the success of the mission.
Watch this clip from THE WAR to reflect on this historic day.
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President Carter shared this story with me about the Camp David Accords when he joined us in 2013 for a national celebration of the Gettysburg Address. It is a beautiful story that speaks to our country's history.
@CarterCenter
@CarterLibrary
When Ken Burns asked every living president to recite the Gettysburg Address in 2013, Pres. Carter shared this story about Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and the Camp David Accords. We are thinking about the President and thought all would appreciate this wonderful story.
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Thanks to all who tuned into
@PBS
last night for Episode 1 of
#USandTheHolocaustPBS
.
Episode 2 airs tomorrow night, followed by Episode 3 on Wednesday night.
All three parts are streaming now at .
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Here’s one of my favorite moments from our BASEBALL series.
In the words of Ted Williams: "If there was a guy born to play baseball, it was Willie Mays." Mays wasn't just a legendary figure in baseball; he was a testament to the power of talent and dedication. His contributions to baseball and society will be remembered for years to come.
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I’m near tears. Buck O'Neil is one of the greatest people I have met on this planet. I’m just so happy and pleased and know that somewhere Buck is already in an even bigger Hall of Fame.
@NLBMuseumKC
@nlbmprez
@MLB
@PBS
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It’s impossible for me, even 75 years later, to appreciate fully what these young people did. Let’s thank them through our commitment to the values they fought for. A clip from The War with help from
@NorahJones
#DDay
@pbs
@UNUMKenBurns
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Hank Aaron was not only one of baseball’s greatest players, he was also a remarkable American hero, whose perseverance and forbearance in the face of unspeakable racism is a testament to the human spirit. We will miss him.
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Late to this, but it's a barn. It's Ken Burns in a barn. 10/10?
@ratemyskyperoom
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Charley Pride was a trail blazer whose remarkable voice & generous spirit broke down barriers in country music just as his hero Jackie Robinson had in baseball. His last performance was his hit, "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin.” Now he is one.
@CountryMusic
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At this time we need to be investing more than ever in the humanities. They’re critical to the health of our democracy - and economy.
Schools in the UNC system will no longer award distinguished professorships to faculty in the humanities.
The UNC Board of Governors says the honors "will now only be given in STEM-related (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields."
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Tomorrow we celebrate July 4 but let’s remember that the Union collapsed over slavery and the Civil War. Today is the anniversary of the end of the bloodiest battle of that war. See below.
On this day in 1863, the bloodiest meeting in the Civil War ended. The Battle of Gettysburg was a pivotal moment in US history & remains a stark reminder of the profound costs of a divided nation. Learn more via our Gettysburg playlist:
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Happy birthday to President Jimmy Carter. Here’s a video with the President that
@UNUMKenBurns
shared in March. Wishing the Carters well on this very special day.
When Ken Burns asked every living president to recite the Gettysburg Address in 2013, Pres. Carter shared this story about Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and the Camp David Accords. We are thinking about the President and thought all would appreciate this wonderful story.
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This is an incredible and frightening film about something hugely important to the health of our democracy. It's also a smart, riveting film that reminds us that everything has a history. I hope everyone has a chance to watch. Streaming of
#BadFaith
starts 4/26.
BAD FAITH starts streaming this Friday, April 26th, on all streaming platforms.
As the 2024 election looms, discover the history and unsettling influence of Christian Nationalism on the political landscape.
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John Madden was one of the most consequential men in the history of pro football. Super Bowl winning coach, legendary broadcaster, successful entrepreneur, and all around good guy, he cemented my love for football in so many ways. He’ll be missed.
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Every moment we pause to acknowledge in nature is a miracle. A wonderful event just happened that deserves our attention.
A rare white buffalo has been born in
@YellowstoneNPS
, fulfilling a Lakota prophecy that indicates better times to come. Our clip from THE AMERICAN BUFFALO details the significance of a white buffalo birth in 1933.
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Heading to Montana to share a look at our next film, The American Buffalo. Hope you can join us in n Missoula on 6/8. Info at
@MontanaPBS
:
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The history of the Holocaust includes the banning of books. Maus is a work of art that has helped generations understand Nazi brutality and how they dictated what people could think, read and say. When you become fearful of ideas you forfeit your freedom.
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Congratulations to
@TheHighwomen
(
@brandicarlile
,
@amandashires
,
@MarenMorris
&
@nataliehemby
) on their debut album. They join the likes of Mother Maybelle, Patsy Cline and
@DollyParton
as women who have redefined country music.
#CountryMusicPBS
@PBS
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Think about it. Past and present and how the world changes. But also the power of elections. We make change. It doesn’t just happen. Vote. Democracy matters.
#OTD
in 1860, Americans elected Abraham Lincoln as their president. One of our most exalted orators, Lincoln took office just as the country descended into civil war. Watch our
#UNUMPlaylist
to learn more about the 16th president here:
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I was honored to speak at the Brandeis Univ. commencement today. Congrats to the graduates and their families. Thank you
@BrandeisU
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Wishing everyone the best for the holidays and a peaceful and healthy New Year. Never forget, we are in it together. We can all make the world better. Don’t lose hope. History suggests we we have a chance....
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Wishing my good friends
@AVindman
and
@YVindman
and their families a happy July 4. And everyone. It’s ours to celebrate. Enjoy it and run with it.
This
#FourthofJuly
, watch our
#UNUMShort
with
@AVindman
and
@YVindman
discussing their refugee experience. They urge us to rebuild the American refugee process to align with values of inclusion:
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Thinking about Frank and all lost and all who help us remember.
One of Frank Grunwald’s most precious possessions was the letter his mother, Vilma, wrote to his father before she was murdered at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Frank and his father survived the camp, and Frank later donated the letter to our Museum. Frank recently died at age 90.
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My team at
@UNUMKenBurns
brought
@AVindman
&
@YVindman
back to Brighton Beach to reflect on what the Statue of Liberty symbolizes and how our responses to humanitarian crises have fallen short of the ideals it represents. Thanks to the
@NYTOpinion
for partnering with us on this.
“Today, America is faced with yet another opportunity to live up to its creed,” says Alexander Vindman. “How we treat refugees is one of the greatest tests of our American experiment.”
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My good friend, filmmaker Steve Ujlaki has a film opening 4/5 in NYC at the Cinema Village. Bad Faith tells the disturbing story of the rise of christian nationalism in US and how some are perverting religion to achieve their political goals. Info here:
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I feel like I’ve been to combat with
@trent_reznor
for The Vietnam War so I can ask you to listen to the new
@nineinchnails
album, Bad Witch, OUT NOW:
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Thrilled to see
@Yamiche
taking over the
@washingtonweek
moderator seat once held by our good friend Gwen Ifill.
@PBS
@wetatvfm
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Thinking about
@SenJohnMcCain
today and how empowering his love for our country is. So proud to call him a friend.
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There is no such thing as ‘pro-American’ history. We have only one history, and a lot of it isn’t pretty. Only by teaching and understanding it in all its complexity and contradictions will we make our country better. Here's a good place to start.
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Well this is worthy of celebration and support. Independent bookstores are good for the mind, good for the community and good for the country. The book is still the best invention.
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To protect the dream of America we must confront the reality of America. That reality starts with slavery & continues to the killing of George Floyd. We must end police brutality & the racism against Black Americans - education, criminal justice, economic…
#BlackLivesMatter
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I wish my friend Buck O'Neil was here with us to see this... Such an important and necessary acknowledgement by
@MLB
. Kudos to all involved, especially the
@NLBMuseumKC
and its leader
@nlbmprez
.
In 1920, when the Negro Leagues began, Rube Foster declared, “We are the ship, all else the sea.”
Now, 100 years later, stars like Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson will finally have their records and statistics counted in the major league record books.
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Seems like a good moment to remind people that it is not ok for anyone to make antisemitic statements. This stuff matters. Take a look at the clip we shared on our site
@UNUMKenBurns
Antisemitism is neither new nor uncommon, but when a public figure espouses antisemitic statements it gives others permission to do the same. This clip from our film “THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST” shows us what can happen when antisemitism is minimized or ignored:
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And if you missed episodes 1 and 2, or would like to watch again, the entire series is airing for all at the link below.
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Our monuments are representations of myth, not fact.
As we consider what role monuments play in our culture, I’d ask us to listen to the words of James Baldwin from the film I made on the Statue of Liberty.
From
@PostOpinions
and
@UNUMKenBurns
:
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Damn this is good.
A drone operator shot a short video in a Minneapolis bowling alley to rally support for the business. It was viewed hundreds of thousands of times on social media and won high praise from Hollywood directors.
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I didn’t know Anthony Bourdain but felt a special kinship and now an acute loss. He excelled at storytelling and finding the very best ones in every morsel of life. I’ll miss him.
@PartsUnknownCNN
@CNN
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John Lewis was one of the greatest men I’ve ever met, always himself, always courageous. We owe him. We need to pick up his standard and complete his mission.
@repjohnlewis
#JohnLewis
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Maybe we are failing now because we weren’t honest about our past. You can only find greatness if you are honest about history. That’s our challenge - and our promise. Katharina Matro inspires us to do better.
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Happy to report that our next film, Leonardo da Vinci, will air on
@PBS
Nov. 18 and 19th, co-directed with
@sarah_l_burns
and Dave McMahon. It's our first non-American topic but something quite universal about his quest to understand nature and humanity.
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This is a tremendous honor. Thank you
@ConstitutionCtr
for this and for the amazing work you do educating all of us about our founding documents and values.
The
@ConstitutionCtr
will award the 36th annual Liberty Medal to America’s storyteller,
@KenBurns
, for illuminating the nation’s greatest triumphs and tragedies and inspiring all of us to learn about the principles at the heart of the American idea.
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Thank you
@Morning_Joe
for having us on to discuss Brooklyn Bridge at 140. Here’s a link to the short film we did at
@UNUMKenBurns
with
@kimmelman
-
"It is one of the great works of art as well as engineering,"
@KenBurns
on the Brooklyn Bridge, which turns 140 today.
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A President and Vice President for everyone. Let’s get to work.
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He was also a gifted teacher who taught me about history and writing, and allowed me to escape my many limitations in those areas. I'll forever cherish the time we spent together, and I'll miss my friend dearly. 2/2
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So you think you know your Hemingway? Find out tonight when we join
@Jeopardy
as a category. Then watch
#HemingwayPBS
on
@PBS
starting at 8 ET.
@PBS
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Thinking about the Daily News today and the noble cause they’ve devoted themselves to for decades - the working people of New York City. It’s a sad day when the hometown paper forgets its home.
@NYDailyNews
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Apparently Mr. Trump is unfamiliar with the concept of wrongful conviction.
Donald Trump Insists The Exonerated Central Park Five Are Guilty In Rape Case: by
@michaelhayes
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Happy to share the new art for our next film, Leonardo da Vinci, directed with
@sarah_l_burns
and David McMahon. Coming to PBS on 11/18 and 11/19.
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Thinking about the families impacted by this bridge collapse in Baltimore - “We’re low-income families,” said Jesus Campos, who has worked at the construction company, Brawner Builders, for about eight months. “Our relatives are waiting for our help back in our home countries.”
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I mourn the passing of Ellis with his family and the people of his beloved New Orleans. He was a great musician, great teacher and a friend.
#EllisMarsalis
@wyntonmarsalis
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Close. Slow it down a bit and you're almost there.
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