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He Surfs, He Walks ...
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04:58:06 06/21/11

1992 profile of biochemist Kary Mullis, inventor of polymerase chain reaction, a technique for copying a piece of DNA a billion-fold. (Mullis won the Nobel Prize i...

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He Surfs, He Walks Mazes, He Invents PCR: Profile of Biochemist Kary Mullis

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1992 profile of biochemist Kary Mullis, inventor of polymerase chain reaction, a technique for copying a piece of DNA a billion-fold. (Mullis won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1993 for his discovery.)

Economist Milton Fr...
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04:58:03 06/21/11

Economist and 1976 Nobel Prize winner Milton Friedman makes his case for Ronald Reagan's tax cuts on this 1982 installment of Meet the Press.

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Economist Milton Friedman Defends President Ronald Reagan's Economic Plan

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Economist and 1976 Nobel Prize winner Milton Friedman makes his case for Ronald Reagan's tax cuts on this 1982 installment of Meet the Press.

"Campaigning" McGov...
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01:47:45 06/21/11

This nearly 30 minute political film on George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign was paid for by the McGovern for President Committee.

"Campaigning" McGovern, 1972

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"Campaigning" McGovern, 1972

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This nearly 30 minute political film on George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign was paid for by the McGovern for President Committee.

"Inflation" Reagan,...
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16:29:16 05/04/11

This political ad, commissioned by Ronald Reagan during the 1984 presidential election, highlights the advances his administration takes credit for in the U.S. eco...

"Inflation" Reagan, 1984

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"Inflation" Reagan, 1984

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This political ad, commissioned by Ronald Reagan during the 1984 presidential election, highlights the advances his administration takes credit for in the U.S. economy.

"Willie Horton" 1988
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16:11:53 05/04/11

This political ad was commissioned by the National Security Political Action Committee, a group supporting Republican presidential candidate George H.W. Bush. Many...

"Willie Horton" 1988

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"Willie Horton" 1988

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This political ad was commissioned by the National Security Political Action Committee, a group supporting Republican presidential candidate George H.W. Bush. Many have criticized the ad for exploiting prejudice among voters.

"Goldwater for Pres...
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16:06:27 05/04/11

In this 1964 political ad, Senator Barry Goldwater juxtaposes images of American children with harangues by Soviet leader Nikita Krushchev to suggest that American...

"Goldwater for President" Goldwater, 1964

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"Goldwater for President" Goldwater, 1964

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In this 1964 political ad, Senator Barry Goldwater juxtaposes images of American children with harangues by Soviet leader Nikita Krushchev to suggest that American freedom is at stake in the Cold War.

"I Like Ike" Eisenh...
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15:26:17 05/04/11

This political ad, paid for by Citizens for Eisenhower, supports Dwight D. Eisenhower for the 1952 presidential election. The ad is most notable for its catchy cam...

"I Like Ike" Eisenhower, 1952

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"I Like Ike" Eisenhower, 1952

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This political ad, paid for by Citizens for Eisenhower, supports Dwight D. Eisenhower for the 1952 presidential election. The ad is most notable for its catchy campaign jingle.

"Fed Up" Reagan, 1980
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15:22:13 05/04/11

This political ad, paid for by the Reagan / Bush Committee, features George H.W. Bush listing everything that has gone wrong under President Jimmy Carter.

"Fed Up" Reagan, 1980

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"Fed Up" Reagan, 1980

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This political ad, paid for by the Reagan / Bush Committee, features George H.W. Bush listing everything that has gone wrong under President Jimmy Carter.

"Fighting for Our F...
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15:18:54 05/04/11

This 1984 political ad, paid for by the Mondale / Ferraro Committee, Inc., features Walter Mondale criticizing President Ronald Reagan for not stopping the arms race.

"Fighting for Our Future" Mondale, 1984

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"Fighting for Our Future" Mondale, 1984

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This 1984 political ad, paid for by the Mondale / Ferraro Committee, Inc., features Walter Mondale criticizing President Ronald Reagan for not stopping the arms race.

Goal of Nobel Laure...
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12:55:58 05/04/11

Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai's Green Belt Movement plans to plant two billion trees worldwide by the end of 2008, to help reduce greenhouse gases.

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Goal of Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai's Green Belt Movement: Plant Two Billion Trees

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai's Green Belt Movement plans to plant two billion trees worldwide by the end of 2008, to help reduce greenhouse gases.

Dick Cheney for Con...
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12:53:05 05/04/11

In a political ad for his 1978 congressional campaign, Dick Cheney talks about a recent heart attack he suffered, and why he feels comfortable continuing in the race.

Dick Cheney for Congress, 1978

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Dick Cheney for Congress, 1978

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In a political ad for his 1978 congressional campaign, Dick Cheney talks about a recent heart attack he suffered, and why he feels comfortable continuing in the race.

"Arms Race" Mondale...
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10:19:03 05/04/11

In this 1984 political ad, paid for by the Mondale / Ferraro Committee, Inc., Democratic challenger Walter Mondale promises to end the arms race, saying "our hopes...

"Arms Race" Mondale, 1984

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"Arms Race" Mondale, 1984

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In this 1984 political ad, paid for by the Mondale / Ferraro Committee, Inc., Democratic challenger Walter Mondale promises to end the arms race, saying "our hopes for tomorrow" depend on it.

Dalai Lama Wins the...
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10:17:55 05/04/11

The Dalai Lama is awarded the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle to liberate his homeland of Tibet from Chinese rule.

Dalai Lama Wins the Nobel Peace Prize

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Dalai Lama Wins the Nobel Peace Prize

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The Dalai Lama is awarded the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle to liberate his homeland of Tibet from Chinese rule.

"Train" Reagan, 1984
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10:07:42 05/04/11

With soft light and music, this Ronald Reagan campaign ad during the 1984 presidential election evokes a simple, prosperous America, one that is better off than it...

"Train" Reagan, 1984

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"Train" Reagan, 1984

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With soft light and music, this Ronald Reagan campaign ad during the 1984 presidential election evokes a simple, prosperous America, one that is better off than it was when Reagan first took office.

"Carroll O'Connor" ...
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10:00:33 05/04/11

Actor Carroll O'Connor appears in this 1980 political ad endorsing Ted Kennedy in his bid for president in 1980 against fellow Democrat Jimmy Carter. O'Connor call...

"Carroll O'Connor" Kennedy, 1980

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"Carroll O'Connor" Kennedy, 1980

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Actor Carroll O'Connor appears in this 1980 political ad endorsing Ted Kennedy in his bid for president in 1980 against fellow Democrat Jimmy Carter. O'Connor calls Carter "the most Republican president since Herbert Hoover."

Exiled Polish Poet ...
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09:55:16 05/04/11

Polish exile and American immigrant Czeslaw Milosz tells reporters on the day of his Nobel Prize win that he wants to continue with his quiet life, teaching in Ber...

Exiled Polish Poet Czeslaw Milosz Wins 1980 Nobel Prize in Lit...

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Exiled Polish Poet Czeslaw Milosz Wins 1980 Nobel Prize in Literature

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Polish exile and American immigrant Czeslaw Milosz tells reporters on the day of his Nobel Prize win that he wants to continue with his quiet life, teaching in Berkeley, California and translating The Bible into Polish.

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"Goldwater for President" Goldwater, 1964

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"Goldwater for President" Goldwater, 1964
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In this 1964 political ad, Senator Barry Goldwater juxtaposes images of American children with harangues by Soviet leader Nikita Krushchev to suggest that American freedom is at stake in the Cold War.