U.S. History

The history of the United States beginning with the First Americans to Contemporary America in the 21st Century.
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Finding Clovis: Clovis People | Carolina Stories
Episode 4

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Clovis artifacts are found across North America about 13,000 plus or minus 100 years ago. It's a remarkable cultural tradition. Where did the Clovis people come from? Archeology textbooks say the...
Finding Clovis: The Topper Site | Carolina Stories
Episode 1

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Who were the first South Carolinians? The Clovis people were prehistoric nomads, fantastic hunters, and creators of amazing stone tools. This program takes a look at how these people arrived in South...
Always First: The SC Air National Guard, Part 4
Episode 4

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In December 1990, Iraq became the new battleground. More than 700 members of the S.C. Air National Gaurd were deployed for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The 240th Combat...
Pierce Butler | History of SC Slide Collection
Pierce Butler | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 28

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Born in Ireland, Pierce Butler (1744-1822) arrived in America as an officer in the British Army stationed in Boston. However, he resigned prior to the Revolutionary War and moved to Charleston where...
Theodosia Burr | History of SC Slide Collection
Theodosia Burr | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 26

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The daughter of Aaron Burr, Theodosia Burr (1783-1813) was born in Albany, New York, but much of her childhood was spent in New York City. Her father oversaw her education in French, music, dancing...
Mary McLeod Bethune | History of SC Slide Collection
Mary McLeod Bethune | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 16

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Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955), the daughter of former slaves, was born in Maysville. Believing that the only way to advance in the world was to be able to read, Bethune eventually became a leading...
Always First: The SC Air National Guard, Part 1
Episode 1

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The South Carolina Air National Guard has grown from a group of just 50 members to an essential fighting force of the United States military. South Carolina Air Guardsmen have served our country in...