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Walter Cronkite

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1) Cronkite's war: his World War II letters home

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Cronkite, Walter

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Rawlings Branch - ADULT

BIO CRONKITE

Pub. Date	Publisher	Phys Desc.	Language	Availability
[2013]	Findaway World, LLC	1 audio media player (12 hr., 30 min.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.	English	On Shelf Rawlings Branch - ADULT BIO CRONKITE	More Info Place Hold

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Walter Cronkite, a giant in American journalism in the vanguard of The Greatest Generation, reveals his World War II experiences in this fascinating book. Cronkite married Betsy Maxwell on March 30, 1940, following a four-year courtship. She proved to be the love of his life, and their marriage lasted happily until her death in 2005. But before they celebrated their second anniversary, he became a credentialed war correspondent, preparing to leave...

2) Postmaster General Franklin

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Cronkite, Walter

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Hoopla	English	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

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When Patriot mail falls into the hands of the British, James and Sarah agree to carry important letters safely to New York. On the way they evade British troops and get help from the New Jersey Committee of Correspondence. They learn of how deep the resistance movement is and that it is even involved in making sure communication within the colonies continues.

3) The Parkinsons

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Cronkite, Walter

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Hoopla	English	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

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The Parkinsons is a companion video to Power for the Parkinsons. This sequel program, The Parkinsons, narrated by Walter Cronkite, continues the story of the Parkinson family. Aired on PBS.

4) Power for the Parkinsons

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Cronkite, Walter

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Hoopla	English	Available Online Online Hoopla Collection	More Info Check Out Hoopla

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1939, Pare Lorentz, the head of the U.S. Film Service, hires Dutch director Joris Ivens to make a film about the advantages of bringing electricity to the farm. Power for the Parkinsons tells the story of that film. Narrated by Walter Cronkite.

5) Liberty's kids: est. 1776 : the complete series

DVD
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Lamb Branch - YOUTH

J LIBE

Lucero Branch - YOUTH

J LIBE

Pueblo West Branch - YOUTH has 4

J LIBE

Pub. Date	Edition	Publisher	Phys Desc.	Language	Availability
[2017]	Education edition.	Mill Creek Entertainment	3 videodiscs (866 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.	English	On Shelf Lamb Branch - YOUTH J LIBE Lucero Branch - YOUTH J LIBE Pueblo West Branch - YOUTH has 4 J LIBE See Full Copy Details	More Info Place Hold

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Travel back in time with Benjamin Franklin's teenage reporters as they confront the real and physical dangers of the American Revolution. Trapped in opposite sides of the war, James an American colonist and Sarah a young English reporter are forced to choose between friendship and allegiance to their countries. All while they try to look after mischievous Henri, a French boy whose comical escapades constantly lead to trouble.

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