History

1960s, 1950s

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Brief history of Cuba during 50s and 60s. Troops marching in formation…

1940s, 1930s

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Footage of early African American music (roots of soul and blues) as…

1960s

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Here's footage of prisoners taken during the Bay of Pigs invasion,…

1960s

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An African American new Orleans jazz band (with horns, drums, singing)…

1900s

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An overview of the growing automobile/ car making industry in detroit.…

1960s

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Ray charles performs (sings and plays piano) “Georgia on my mind” for a…

1950s

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Billie Holiday and her band performing “My Man”, a jazz/blues standard/…

1960s

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Ray Charles sits at a piano and gives an interview. He talks about the…

1950s

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Jimmy Rushing, the famous african american blues and swing jazz singer…

1960s

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Ray charles performs (sings and plays piano) “The Sun Died” for a large…

1960s

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A young Aretha Franklin, the famous african american soul singer, in…

1960s

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Ray Charles sits at a piano and gives an interview. He talks about…