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Inequality in the Courthouse
Season 21 Episode 4
American Experience
About the Episode
In 1953, The lawyers in Hernandez v. Texas argued for their client as well as for themselves.
Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 53s
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The My Lai Massacre: A National Shame
Learning about My Lai changed American opinions about the Vietnam War.
3:10
Merely Following Orders?
Lt. Calley's 1971 trial upset those who felt he was unfairly blamed for Vietnam mistakes.
1:20
When Should a Soldier Say No?
The 1968 attack of My Lai pushed soldiers and Americans to ask this hard question.
1:03
On the Road to Hell
In the Vietnam War, military leaders failed to give moral guidance to scared US soldiers.
2:14
JFK Sneak Peek
Watch the exclusive 30-minute sneak peek of "JFK," premiering on PBS Nov 11&12 at 9/8c.
33:45
Slavery and the Mexican-American War
The Mexican-American war (1846-1848) changed the slavery debate.
1:10
Frederick Douglass Writes His Autobiography
In his 1845 book, Douglass told the truth about his life as a slave, despite the risk.
1:49
Bearing Witness: American Slavery As It Is
Theodore Weld, Angelina Grimke, and Sarah Grimke's 1839 book documented slavery's horrors.
1:12
A Radical Wedding and a Violent Response
Abolitionists Theodore Weld and Angelina Grimke wed in a "scandalous" 1838 ceremony.
2:59
Women's Voices in the Abolitionist Movement
The Grimke sisters, Angelina and Sarah, lectured against slavery throughout the 1830s.
1:19
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