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#56 Randall's Island and the 1936 Olympic Trials

#56 Randall's Island and the 1936 Olympic Trials

Released Friday, 19th September 2008
 2 people rated this episode
#56 Randall's Island and the 1936 Olympic Trials

#56 Randall's Island and the 1936 Olympic Trials

#56 Randall's Island and the 1936 Olympic Trials

#56 Randall's Island and the 1936 Olympic Trials

Friday, 19th September 2008
 2 people rated this episode
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Small islands reveal fascinating secrets of New York's past, and Randall's and Ward's Islands are no exceptions. Find out how these former potter's fields are related to the most important Olympics-related event New York City has ever seen. The cast includes a swashbuckling British engineer, Jesse Owens, Tony Bennett, FDR, Othmar Ammann, Robert Moses, and Pearl Jam!

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The Bowery Boys: New York City History

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The tides of American history lead through the streets of New York City — from the huddled masses on Ellis Island to the sleazy theaters of 1970s Times Square. The elevated railroad to the Underground Railroad. Hamilton to Hammerstein! Greg and Tom explore more than 400 years of action-packed stories, featuring both classic and forgotten figures who have shaped the world.

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