Monday, April 11, 2011

Why America? Because that's just the way we are...

When a devastating famine descended on Soviet Russia in 1921, it was the worst natural disaster in Europe since the Black Plague in the Middle Ages. Half a world away, Americans responded. By the summer of 1922, Americans were feeding nearly 11 million Soviet citizens a day in 19,000 kitchens. "The Great Famine" tells the story of America's engagement with a distant and desperate people..
and sets up the 2 countries relationship for the rest of the century...8pm

Watch the full episode. See more American Experience.



Join geologist Richard Alley as he travels the world, from New Zealand to China, Brazil, Spain and Morocco with stops in New Orleans, Texas and military bases in California to report on the interconnected stories of humans and fossil fuels, Earth's climate history and our future energy options...Earth: The Operator's Manual...9pm
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  1. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Jackie,
    If you enjoy learning about Dr. Alley (featured in Earth: The Operators' Manual),his colleagues and their studies, you might be interested in some of these other videos and interviews with the renowned scientist. Here’s the link: http://bit.ly/h8EY6q
    Take care.
    - Carrie

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