1990s

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This 1993 clip captures the mood or vibe of Los Angeles following the Rodney King riots. The riots…

1970s

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Advertisement for The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau: Life at the End of the World, an ABC…

1970s

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Commercial for Super Skates, the adjustable overshoe roller skate; jingle “Hey there kids, the goin…

1940s, 1960s

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Auguste Piccard and son Jacques prepare a deep sea exploration vessel, the bathyscaphe.

1990s

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Floors of the inside of the prison are shown. Prison guards and staff are seen through fences,…

1990s

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Prisoners stand around the cell-block common area, sitting on tables talking to each other, talking…

1970s

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A white man serves the prisoners food in an inhumane way. A CU of a hand taking food. 

1970s

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Close up of men’s hands as they rhythmically pry a railroad rail into position in the American…

1980s

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Here’s a mid-1980s clip of people watching tv at home -- including a white family, two young white…

1970s

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Portrait of a young man with cystic fibrosis. As he receives his treatment, he plays a board game…

1970s

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Here is a 1970s clip showing people checking in at a California airport. The clip begins with…

1970s

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Portrait of a young man with cystic fibrosis. Group of cystic fibrosis kids riding a cart with…