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Truman Capote's Spin at Tiffany & Co.
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- Truman Capote's Spin at Tiffany & Co.
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- After a spin through Tiffany & Co's revolving door on Fifth Avenue in New York City, author Truman Capote reflects on his iconic novella Breakfast at Tiffany's and reveals what the luxury jeweler finally sent him years after the book's release. The legendary brand gave him a witty gift for his new apartment.
#TrumanCapote #BreakfastAtTiffanys #NYC #AmericanLiterature #PBS #THIRTEEN #ClassicAuthors #NYCFilm #TheStoryOfNewYork #HousewarmingPresent
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- Living Under NYC's West Side Highway (1989)
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In 1989, a woman living beneath Manhattan's West Side Highway viaduct shares techniques to construct warm, makeshift homes. From using plastic to block freezing winds and carpeting for insulation, she details how unhoused residents like herself build warm, functional shelters outdoors. These improvised homes served as inspiration for architects Michael Sorkin, Lebbeus Woods, and John L. Young to design "Timesquare"—a radical counter-proposal to Donald Trump’s massive "Television City" development planned for this site. This 1989 clip is from "The 11th Hour" episode "Unbuilt City."
#Shorts #WestSideHighway #Manhattan #1980sNYC #TheEleventhHour #THIRTEEN #NewYorkCity #PBS #TheStoryOfNewYork #Homeless #Unhoused
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- Dolly Parton on "Coat of Many Colors," Bullying, & Overcoming Poverty | THIRTEEN
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- 9:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In honor of 9/25 (9 to 5), THIRTEEN celebrates the life, music, and legacy of country music icon, actress, and philanthropist Dolly Parton. In May 2016, THIRTEEN's "MetroFocus" host Rafael Pi Roman spoke with Dolly Parton about her legendary career and the international popularity of her classic song, "Coat of Many Colors." Dolly shares the true story behind her mother sewing the famous coat from rags, how the song speaks to overcoming bullying and adversity, and why it remains her favorite song to perform on stage. She also reflects on growing up in rural Tennessee, her early dreams of performing on the Grand Ole Opry, and offers inspiring advice for New York City youth about achieving their dreams.
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#DollyParton #CoatOfManyColors #MetroFocus #THIRTEEN #PBS #CountryMusic #9to5 #Inspira...
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- How George Washington Almost Lost Revolutionary War in Manhattan | THIRTEEN
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- 27:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Explore how New York City became the central battlefield and spy capital of the American Revolution in 1776. Following disastrous retreats at the Battle of Brooklyn and in Kips Bay, George Washington’s exhausted Continental Army faced near collapse until a victory at Harlem Heights boosted morale. Historians Thomas Fleming and Richard Morris detail the turning points that followed: the deployment of David Bushnell's "Turtle" (history's first submarine attack in New York Harbor), the mysterious Great Fire of 1776, secret spy rings using invisible ink, and Benedict Arnold’s treasonous plot with British Major John André. From loyalist conflicts in Westchester’s "No Man’s Land" to Washington’s refusal to become a military dictator, discover how New York survived seven years of British occupation to lead to Washington being sworn in as the first U.S. President.
The final part of the four-part program "Paths of Rebellion: New York in the Revolution" (1976) is from the...
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- Truman Capote on Creating "In Cold Blood" & Modern True Crime | THIRTEEN
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- 29:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Truman Capote, author, screenwriter, and playwright — best known for his novella "Breakfast at Tiffany's" — was a defining literary icon of mid-century New York City. He pioneered the modern true-crime genre when he published "In Cold Blood" in The New Yorker. Filmed in 1966 by filmmakers Albert and David Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin, this special from THIRTEEN's "USA: The Novel" captures Capote at the peak of his fame as he explains his groundbreaking "nonfiction novel" format. Filmed in his Long Island home and around Manhattan with Kansas detective Alvin Dewey (the chief investigator on the crime upon which "In Cold Blood" is based) — stopping at Random House and Tiffany & Co. — Capote reads key passages, reviews crime scene photos, reflects on his complex, five-year relationship with killers Perry Smith and Dick Hickock, and details how he transformed real-life events into an American masterpiece.
The Story of New York. Discover the stories that built New York...
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- Manhattan’s Rejected Architectural Plans | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 26:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Explore the New York City that never was — from radical architecture blueprints to discarded developer dreams. Through debate on "The Eleventh Hour" with host Robert Lipsyte, the panel explores what happened when real estate mogul Donald Trump proposed "Television City" — a massive Upper West Side development at the Penn Central Railyards featuring 8,000 luxury apartments and the world's tallest building. In response, architects Michael Sorkin, Lebbeus Woods, and John L. Young designed a radical counter-proposal called "Timesquare." Instead of ignoring the unhoused people living in the railyard tunnels, the architects took inspiration from how they survived and built makeshift homes. Using bold, dystopian sketches and clever writing, they pushed back against profit-minded developers to ask a simple question: "who is New York City built for?"
The Story of New York. Discover the stories that built New York City from a Dutch trading post into an iconic global powerhouse. ...
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- Immigrant Journeys to New York City
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- To escape religious persecution and severe poverty, immigrants from Europe crossed the Atlantic in hope of a brighter future in America, enduring a month of rough seas and seasickness along the way. In this clip from the "City Arts" segment "Ellis Island," immigrants share memories of rushing to the ship’s rails at the sight of the Statue of Liberty and the anxious wait at Ellis Island to be cleared for entry.
#Shorts #EllisIsland #StatueOfLiberty #NYCHistory #Immigration #CityArts #THIRTEEN #AmericanHistory #PBS #TheStoryOfNewYork
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- From Gang Member to Student
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Benjamin "Yellow Benjy" Melendeza, former member of the South Bronx gang the Ghetto Brothers, reflects on being inspired by a close friend to break away from gang life to dedicate himself to studying. His goal was clear: to clean up his neighborhood, build a better environment for future generations, and offer something genuine to society. In 1971, he brokered a gang truce in New York City.
#Shorts #SouthBronx #GhettoBrothers #NYCHistory #Nuyorican #1970s #Realidades #THIRTEEN #PBS #TheStoryOfNewYork #NewYork
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- Firsthand Accounts of Arriving at Ellis Island | THIRTEEN
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- 7:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- In 1997 nearly 40% of all Americans could trace their roots back to the 12 million immigrants who passed through Ellis Island in New York Harbor. Three people recall their childhood ocean journeys and arrival into the Ellis Island immigration hall, which later became America's National Museum of Immigration. Their stories highlight the remarkable bravery of everyday men and women who stepped onto American soil to rebuild their lives in New York City and beyond.
This 1997 "Ellis Island" segment from "City Arts" is part of the THIRTEEN Vault. "City Arts" was THIRTEEN's showcase for the tri-state area's arts and culture. The program delivered insightful on-location features, profiles, news segments, and more.
The Story of New York. Discover the stories that built New York City from a Dutch trading post into an iconic global powerhouse. The WNET Group explores defining events—from architectural triumphs and the arrival of the Statue of Liberty to the solemn 25th...
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- Nuyorican History: Puerto Rican Youth in 1970s New York | THIRTEEN
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- 39:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- What did it mean to grow up Nuyorican in 1970s New York City? In this look back to 1973, "Realidades" host David Diaz brings together young poets, student activists, and former gang members from East Harlem to the South Bronx. They confront the deep tensions between their Puerto Rican heritage, the heavy pressures of assimilation, and life on the city streets. From grassroots alternative schools to a performance of "Maria Cristina" by Sandra María Estéves — a Bronx-born Dominican Boricua poet and founding member of the Nuyorican poetry movement — they detail how they navigate language, identity, and cultural survival.
Community efforts to preserve history come to life through local political movements and institutions like "El Museo del Barrio," on Manhattan’s Museum Mile on Fifth Avenue.
This 1973 "Youth and Culture" episode from "Realidades" is part of the THIRTEEN Vault. "Realidades" (1971 - 1977) was public television’s first national Latino show...
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- Long Island Families Carrying 9/11 Scars 25 Years Later
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, the impact of the World Trade Center attacks still deeply affects communities across Long Island. Hundreds of families in Nassau and Suffolk counties were devastated when nearly 2,800 lives were lost in Lower Manhattan. From Long Island children raised without parents to local first responders battling lifelong illnesses from Ground Zero, discover how a new generation is keeping the vow to Never Forget.
#Shorts #September11 #911Memorial #NeverForget #LongIsland #NewsdayTV #FDNY #GroundZero #PBS #WLIW #THIRTEEN #TheStoryOfNewYork
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- How 9/11 Reshaped Long Island 25 Years Later | THIRTEEN
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- 26:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, the impact of the World Trade Center attacks continues to ripple through Long Island. From East Hampton to North Babylon, Nassau and Suffolk counties lost hundreds of lives, leaving families and first responders to carry the emotional and physical weight for a quarter century. NewsdayTV Investigates beyond the city skyline to discover the deeply personal, untold local stories of survival, sacrifice, and resilience.
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#LongIsland #NeverForget911 #NewsdayTV #FDNY #NYPD #WorldTradeCenter #GroundZero #LongIslandHistory #911Memorial #Documentary #TheStoryOfNewYork #THIRTEEN #WLIW #PBS
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- Why NYC Was a Safe Haven for British Loyalists
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Did you know that during the Revolutionary War, New York City was a safe haven for Tories – those loyal to the King of England? Featuring THIRTEEN's 1976 program Paths of Rebellion, Francesca Poliseno explores the forgotten history of British-held New York, which became a refuge for Loyalists fleeing the other colonies. This gave New York the highest percentage of Loyalists in the country, ultimately contributing more soldiers to fight for King George III than for General George Washington.
#Shorts #AmericanRevolution #NYCHistory #THIRTEEN #AmericanHistory #Loyalists #NewYorkCity #PBS #TheStoryOfNewYork #Patriots #ThirteenColonies
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- Forgotten Story of American Loyalists During Revolutionary War | THIRTEEN
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- 27:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The American Revolution was more than a fight against King George III—it was an intense civil disconnection that tore family from family, and neighbor against neighbor across the colonies, including places like New York’s Mohawk Valley.
Whether they feared mob rule and anarchy, or viewed disobedience as a violation of their faith as devout members of the Church of England, nearly one-third of colonial Americans remained loyal to King George III during the Revolutionary War. (Yes, he of Hamilton fame.) Seeking security under British protection, thousands of American-born Loyalists fled north to Canada and established temporary communities like "Niagara-on-the-Lake." Led by figures like Colonel John Butler and his "Butler's Rangers," Loyalist guerrilla forces launched counter-attacks back into the valley. From the ambush at Oriskany and the siege of Fort Stanwix to the tragic split of the Iroquois Confederacy, their exile turned into a bitter struggle for survival as new...
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- History of NYC’s Oldest Museum
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In 1804, a group of Revolutionary War survivors met at City Hall on Wall Street with a radical idea: save the artifacts of America's new democracy before they disappeared. Led by merchant John Pintard and Mayor DeWitt Clinton, they founded The New-York Historical Society to protect the letters, paintings, maps, and documents that built the nation. Over two centuries later, and now known as The New York Historical, New York's oldest museum is still protecting the history of New York and the United States.
#Shorts #NYC #NewYorkHistory #AmericanHistory #Museums #NewYorkHistorical #WallStreet #RevolutionaryWar #NYCHistory #THIRTEEN #PBS #TheStoryOfNewYork #TreasuresOfNewYork
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- What Swedish Colonizers Did Better in North America
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In the 17th century, Sweden set its sights on becoming a global superpower by establishing "New Sweden" in North America. But with the English and Dutch already established on the East Coast, the Swedes relied on a different strategy — building peaceful trade alliances with local Indigenous tribes.
The driver behind it all? Beaver fur. As beaver hats became the ultimate European fashion trend, near-extinction in Europe sent demand skyrocketing. Sweden saw an untapped goldmine in North American wildlife trade.
#HistoryShorts #AmericanHistory #Sweden #NewSweden #Shorts #PBS #THIRTEEN #TheStoryOfNewYork #DriveByHistory #NewJersey
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- How Does Baseball Resemble Religion? The Spiritual Side of Sports | THIRTEEN
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- 1:19:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Is baseball more than a game? Narrated by Joe Mantegna and based on former New York University President John Sexton’s book "Baseball As a Road to God," “Baseball Beyond Belief” examines how America’s favorite pastime links faith and community.
With insights from Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre, MLB All-Stars Curtis Granderson and Shawn Green, and religious figures across faiths, this documentary explores how baseball operates much like religion, tracing parallels between sports and spirituality — from the cathedral-like settings of Yankee Stadium and Wrigley Field to historic miracles, sacred rituals, superstitions, and curses.
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00:00 - Intro: The Church of Baseball
04:52 - First Inning: Sacred Times and Sacred Places
13:06 - Second Inning: Faith and D...
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- Digging Up Lost Black History in Bedford-Stuyvesant
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- In the late 1960s and early 1970s, a Bedford-Stuyvesant community effort in Brooklyn began unearthing the historic remains of Weeksville—a 19th-century settlement founded by free Black Americans. Teachers and students from P.S. 243 alongside local Boy Scouts reconnected with their heritage by recovering Civil War-era artifacts, tools, and everyday items directly from the soil of their own neighborhood.
#Weeksville #BlackHistory #NewYorkCity #NYC #Brooklyn #Shorts #BedStuy #BedfordStuyvesant #AmericanHistory #Archaeology #BlackHistoryMonth #PBS #THIRTEEN #CrownHeights #TheStoryOfNewYork
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- Did Swedes Settle New Jersey? Colonial History of New Sweden | THIRTEEN
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- 24:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Did you know parts of New Jersey were once settled by the Swedish Empire in the 17th-century? Discover the "New Sweden" colony's history at Monmouth University and at the Old Swedes Church in Swedesboro, New Jersey. Uncover how early Swedish settlers and Forest Finns forged trade partnerships with the indigenous Lenape, established homesteads across the Delaware Valley, and see one of the nation's oldest Swedish log cabins.
"Drive By History" follows the investigations of host Ken Magos as he stops at roadside history markers in New Jersey and New York to explore what happened and why it still matters. With the help of esteemed historians, celebrated authors and chefs, and nationally recognized experts, "Drive By History" connects the dots, revealing how local events form our shared American narrative.
The Story of New York. Discover the stories that built New York City from a Dutch trading post into an iconic global powerhouse. The WNET Group explores definin...
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- How Black Citizens Built Brooklyn Community in the 19th Century | THIRTEEN
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- 20:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- When the streets of Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood were deteriorating in the late 1960s and early 1970s, teachers at P.S. 243 set out on a mission to connect students with their African-American heritage. "Project Weeksville" uncovered 19th-century artifacts of Weeksville, an independent, self-sufficient Black community established in the 1830s that had been forgotten in official records.
Weeksville's founders built and administered their own schools, churches, orphanages, senior homes, and mutual aid insurance organizations. When Black New Yorkers were targeted during the violent New York City Draft Riots of 1863, Weeksville stood as an armed sanctuary to protect its community and offer refuge to those fleeing violence across the city.
The 1971 segment "Digging for Black Pride" was part of "Black Journal."
"Black Journal" was a monthly series of one-hour interconnected programs produced for, about, and — to a large extent — by Bla...
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- New York History for Kids: Immigration & Women's Suffrage Movement | THIRTEEN
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- 10:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Test your history knowledge with a game of "What Do You Know?" as THIRTEEN explores how immigrants and women fought for equal rights and shaped the State of New York!
From Ellis Island to the historic 1848 convention in Seneca Falls, discover why millions left their home countries, how ethnic neighborhoods and labor unions helped families succeed, and the history of immigration laws in the U.S.
Then, travel back to 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York to learn how leaders like Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Frederick Douglass organized for women's rights and the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.
The Story of New York. Discover the stories that built New York City from a Dutch trading post into an iconic global powerhouse. The WNET Group explores defining events—from architectural triumphs and the arrival of the Statue of Liberty to the solemn 25th anniversary of 9/11—uncovering local history through rich archives and the extrao...
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- Story Behind the 9/11 Memorial & Survivor Tree
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The design for the 9/11 Memorial was selected through the largest open competition in history. The final design, “Reflecting Absence” — created by architects Michael Arad and Peter Walker — transformed Ground Zero with two massive waterfalls where the Twin Towers once stood. Surrounding the eight-acre plaza are 400 white oak trees — and one charred Callery pear tree recovered from the ruins. Known as the "Survivor Tree," it stands as a lasting symbol of New York City's resilience and strength.
Explore the story of New York from the end of the 20th century through the first quarter of the 21st—one of the most dramatic, demanding, and transformational periods in the city’s history—in the two-part continuation of Ric Burns’ landmark series: "New York: A Documentary Film.”
Premiering Monday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 22 at 9pm on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org and the PBS App.
#911Memorial #GroundZero #September11 #...
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- How One World Trade Center & The 9/11 Memorial Were Built | THIRTEEN
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- 7:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- By 2010, construction of the "One World Trade Center" site stalled until a massive push from angry workers transformed Ground Zero into a symbol of resilience. From architect Michael Arad’s "Reflecting Absence" memorial and the underground museum guarding the original slurry wall to the Mohawk ironworkers guiding the final beam into place, witness the decade-long rebuilding of Lower Manhattan.
Explore the story of New York from the end of the 20th century through the first quarter of the 21st—one of the most dramatic, demanding, and transformational periods in the city’s history—in the two-part continuation of Ric Burns’ landmark series: "New York: A Documentary Film.”
Premiering Monday, September 21 and Tuesday, September 22 at 9pm on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org and the PBS App.
The Story of New York. Discover the stories that built New York City from a Dutch trading post into an iconic global powerhouse. The WNET Group explo...
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- Islamophobia in Post-9/11 New York
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- In the aftermath of September 11, Muslim New Yorkers faced isolation. NYC teacher Debbie Almontaser saw firsthand how quickly Islamophobia spread. She was forced to have tough conversations at home with her daughter, Shifa, about wearing her hijab in public. Shifa chose Muslim pride over fear during one of the city's most challenging times.
#September11 #Post911 #USHistory #Islam #Muslim #Islamophobia #NewYorkCity #Shorts #History #THIRTEEN #ReligiousFreedom #NYC #PBS #TheStoryOfNewYork
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- Why is a Revolutionary War Statue Missing?
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- At a monument honoring Revolutionary War heroes in Schuylerville, New York, one statue is famously missing. Join THIRTEEN's Francesca Poliseno to learn why the revolutionary leader Benedict Arnold chose a dark path that erased his heroic mark in history. Before Arnold committed treason at West Point, he had been an aggressive field commander whose actions saved the American cause at Saratoga.
#AmericanRevolution #BenedictArnold #PathsOfRebellion #Shorts #USHistory #RevolutionaryWar #Saratoga #THIRTEEN #PBS #TheStoryOfNewYork
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- New York's Unshakeable Spirit & Resilience After 9/11
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- "On Tuesday we were knocked down. On Friday, we were up."
Journalist, author, and editor Pete Hamill was downtown reporting for the New York Daily News when the Twin Towers fell. In this clip from the THIRTEEN Vault, Hamill reflects on the blinding dust cloud on Broadway, the city's tough, diverse character and why its people were always bound to rise to the occasion after September 11, 2001.
#NYC #911Memorial #NewYorkCity #Resilience #USHistory #Shorts #HistoryTok #GroundZero #THIRTEENVault #September11
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- After 9/11: Rare NYC Archival Footage & Firsthand Accounts | THIRTEEN
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- 1:30:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Advisory: The following program contains material which may be disturbing to some viewers. Discretion is advised.
Please note: The content featured in this video is from the THIRTEEN Vault. Videos may contain on-screen graphics that were featured in the original broadcast and may no longer contain working links, phone numbers, or accurate information.
Drawn from episodes of "New York Voices" in the THIRTEEN Vault, this special captures how New York City navigated loss, unity, and recovery on and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. It includes the unprecedented harbor evacuation that moved 160,000 civilians to safety, the immediate struggles of first responders at Ground Zero, the 24-hour crisis phone-a-thon at public media company WNET, and conversations with interfaith leaders.
"New York Voices" was a weekly public affairs series covering local news, arts, culture, education, and politics in New York City — hosted by Rafael Pi Ro...
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- Humiliations of Jim Crow in New Jersey
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- While the Jim Crow era is associated with the American South, its reach extended across the entire country through systematic policies like redlining — the discriminatory housing practice that denied loans or insurance to Black applicants— and through federally enforced segregation. Figures like President Woodrow Wilson re-established racial barriers with the full force of federal law. These policies shaped divided neighborhoods, caused economic stagnation, and segregated public spaces.
#AmericanHistory #BlackHistory #JimCrow #Redlining #History #Shorts #Segregation #ThePriceOfSilence #NewJersey #TheStoryOfNewYork #TheStoryOfNewJersey #THIRTEEN #PBS
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- Was Benedict Arnold an American Hero or Ultimate Traitor? | THIRTEEN
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- 27:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Benedict Arnold — along with Ethan Allen — captured Fort Ticonderoga in 1775 for the American patriots— but what happened next to Arnold, who later switched to the British side?
In 1777, British General John Burgoyne launched a campaign to crush the American revolutionaries by seizing New York’s waterways and splitting the colonies. The result was a brutal campaign marked by costly military mistakes, reluctant German troops "rented out" to the British crown, and the murder of Jane McCrea—a local woman whose death united and fired up patriot forces.
That invasion collided with American forces at the Battle of Saratoga, where Benedict Arnold became the true hero on the field — saving the Revolution and securing America’s alliance with France. However, after being repeatedly passed over for promotion, a bitter Arnold began setting himself on a dark path toward treason and his loyalty began to shift.
Part two of the four-part program "Pa...
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- Great Migration to Jim Crow New Jersey | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 27:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Watch the documentary series "The Price of Silence" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLSyPi2Z0K5s
Millions of Black Americans fled the violence of the Jim Crow South during the Great Migration. But the North—and specifically New Jersey—was far from a welcoming refuge. Descendants of migrants to the cities Newark and Elizabeth share what their families faced in the South and in New Jersey. Dr. John A. Kenny, personal physician to Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver, was forced to leave Tuskegee, Alabama after death threats from the Ku Klux Klan. In Newark, Dr. Kenny confronted career barriers, segregation, and redlining — the discriminatory housing practice of refusing to offer credit or insurance. NJ Governor Woodrow Wilson was a supporter of segregation, including when he became U.S. president after his governorship. Historians and community leaders unpack how Northern racial suppression and humiliations evolved and why its impacts are stil...
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- 1658 Long Island Witch Trial of Goody Garlick
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In 1658, decades before the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts, a resident of East Hampton in Long Island was accused of witchcraft. After a young mother’s sudden death, Elizabeth "Goody" Garlick was put on trial for casting spells on neighbors and livestock. Her fate rested with Governor John Winthrop Jr. Instead of giving into the hysteria, Winthrop used reason and early science—delivering a surprising verdict that changed local history.
#LongIslandHistory #WitchTrial #History #Shorts #AmericanHistory #EastHampton #17thCentury #StoryOfNewYork #THIRTEEN #PBS
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- Long Island Witch Trial of 1658 | THIRTEEN
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- 7:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Long before the Salem Witch Trials began in 1692, colonial New York experienced its own hysteria. In 1658, Elizabeth "Goody" Garlick of East Hampton, Long Island was accused of witchcraft following the tragic death of Elizabeth Gardner Howell. Facing bizarre accusations from neighbors and a deathy penalty, Garlick was sent to Connecticut for trial. Governor John Winthrop Jr. presided over the case — one that marked a pivotal moment where scientific reasoning began to challenge superstitions of the time.
"Drive By History" follows the investigations of host Ken Magos as he stops at roadside history markers in New Jersey and New York and explores what happened and why it still matters. With the help of esteemed historians, celebrated authors and chefs, and nationally recognized experts, "Drive By History" connects the dots, revealing how local events form our shared American narrative.
This "Drive By History" is part of The Story of New York, The WNET Group's ...
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- What New Yorkers Saw on September 11, 2001
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, this clip from the documentary "9/11 + 25: Return to Ground Zero" offers a look at America’s darkest day through raw footage and firsthand witness accounts captured in real time. Filmed walking down Fifth Avenue as the tragedy unfolded at the World Trade Center, documentary filmmaker Patrick Heaphy documents the immediate confusion, fear, and reactions of New Yorkers as they experience the attacks.
Watch "9/11 + 25: Return to Ground Zero" on THIRTEEN or stream on thirteen.org and PBS platforms.
#911 #worldtradecenter #nyc #history #september11th #shorts #newyork #news #twintowers
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- 9/11 + 25: Unseen Footage from September 11, 2001 | THIRTEEN
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- 6:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Advisory: The following program contains material which may be disturbing to some viewers. Discretion is advised.
Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, this clip from the documentary "9/11 + 25: Return to Ground Zero" offers a look at America’s darkest day through raw footage and firsthand witness accounts captured in real time. Filmed walking down Fifth Avenue as the tragedy unfolded at the World Trade Center, documentary filmmaker Patrick Heaphy (@LCM247) documents the immediate confusion, fear, and reactions of New Yorkers as they experience the attacks.
Watch "9/11 + 25: Return to Ground Zero" Monday, September 7 at 10 p.m. on THIRTEEN or stream on thirteen.org and PBS platforms.
Discover the stories that built New York City from a Dutch trading post into an iconic global powerhouse. The WNET Group explores defining events—from architectural triumphs and the arrival of the Statue of Liberty to the solemn 25th anniversary of 9/11—u...
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- Story Behind Brooklyn’s Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Architect Stanford White's final project stands at the top of a hill in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park. A column rising 148 feet, the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument honors over 10,000 Revolutionary War prisoners who perished aboard British prison ships docked off Brooklyn's shoreline. On the evening he was murdered, White had been working on designs for the memorial — and the crypt holding the remains of those who died.
#TreasuresOfNewYork #StanfordWhite #FortGreenePark #BrooklynHistory #AmericanRevolution #ArchitectureHistory #NYCHistory #Shorts #TheStoryOfNewYork #THIRTEEN #PBS #MartyrsMonument
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- Great American Chili Debate
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Much like Bolognese sauce in Italy, there is no consensus on how to make a classic "American chili." From the strictly bean-free Texan recipe to Cincinnati’s unique tradition of serving it over spaghetti with a mound of cheddar, every region has its own take on a classic dish.
#MikesBites #ChiliConCarne #AmericanCuisine #FoodHistory #CulinaryTraditions #RegionalFood #Shorts #THIRTEEN #WNET
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- Benedict Arnold’s DIY Navy Ships
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Join THIRTEEN's Francesca Poliseno to learn how Benedict Arnold pulled off an impossible military feat—before becoming America’s most famous traitor. In 1776, Arnold built a makeshift naval fleet out of raw green timber to confront the British navy on Lake Champlain. While heavily outnumbered at the Battle of Valcour Island, the fleet inflicted severe damage and slipped away in the dark, delaying the British invasion and buying the Continental Army crucial time.
#BenedictArnold #AmericanRevolution #BattleOfValcourIsland #LakeChamplain #USHistory #NYHistory #History #Documentary #TheStoryOfNewYork #THIRTEEN #Shorts #PBS
- Title
- Gloria Steinem on the Definition of Feminism
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- THIRTEEN remembers the life and legacy of groundbreaking feminist leader, journalist, writer, and activist Gloria Steinem. In this clip from "Open Mind," Steinem speaks with host Richard Heffner about her core philosophy of self-ownership, bodily autonomy, and taking power back in daily life. She further explains her definition of feminism—starting with the fundamental right to control one's own life "from the skin in."
#GloriaSteinem #Feminism #WomenHistory #TheOpenMind #BodilyAutonomy #WomenEmpowerment #Archive #Shorts #InMemoriam #THIRTEEN #PBS
- Title
- The Mansion That Inspired The Great Gatsby
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Built in 1919 by banker Otto Hermann Kahn, Oheka Castle — in Huntington on Long Island — hosted extravagant 1920s parties attended by celebrities like Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, and Groucho Marx. "Drive By History" explores the massive Gold Coast estate where F. Scott Fitzgerald enjoyed the benefits of living in the Jazz Age, gathering the real-life inspiration for his masterpiece novel: "The Great Gatsby."
#TheGreatGatsby #FScottFitzgerald #OhekaCastle #JazzAge #DriveByHistory #LongIslandHistory #RoaringTwenties #ClassicLiterature #Shorts #THIRTEEN #PBS
- Title
- NJ Judge Trafficked Enslaved People for Profit
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In 1818, Middlesex County Judge Jacob Van Winkle exploited New Jersey’s 1804 "Gradual Emancipation Act," using falsified documents to illegally traffic freed and enslaved Black individuals into permanent slavery on southern plantations for financial gain. The film "The Price of Silence" details how corrupt officials operated an illegal slave ring out of the port city of Perth Amboy, and how those held captive resisted as much as they could.
#Shorts #ThePriceOfSilence #LostSoulsProject #BlackHistory #NewJerseyHistory #PerthAmboy #History #Documentary #THIRTEEN #PBS
- Title
- Capture of Fort Ticonderoga & Fight for Lake Champlain: New York in American Revolution | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 27:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In 1976, THIRTEEN aired "Paths of Rebellion: New York in the Revolution" as an American Bicentennial series exploring the political, military, and social history of New York State during the American Revolution.
Part one of "Paths of Rebellion" showcases the early strikes of the Revolutionary War along the New York and Vermont border through historical analysis and living history re-enactments. The Green Mountain Boys — led by Ethan Allen — unite with Colonel Benedict Arnold to launch a surprise nighttime raid on Fort Ticonderoga, seizing critical artillery for the early Patriot army.
The story continues north toward Montreal and Quebec, where harsh winter conditions and expiring troop enlistments reshaped early American military strategy. Re-enactors and historians reconstruct the 1776 Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain, demonstrating how Benedict Arnold's hastily built fleet of wooden gunboats delayed a major British invasion and bought crucial t...
- Title
- Exposing New Jersey’s Illegal Slave Trade | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 25:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Watch the documentary series "The Price of Silence" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLSyPi2Z0K5s
The Lost Souls Project is dedicated to identifying the 137 freed and enslaved Black individuals who were illegally trafficked from New Jersey to southern plantations in 1818. Through historical evidence and expert insights, Part 2 of "The Price of Silence" highlights the grassroots movement that exposed how corrupt New Jerseyan officials manipulated state emancipation laws for profit in the 19th century, tearing families apart and shipping human cargo out of the port city of Perth Amboy.
"The Price of Silence" also examines how historical injustices directly connect to New Jersey's modern systemic disparities in housing, wealth, and youth incarceration. Additionally, singer Danielle Cotton shares her deeply personal journey as a Black artist and entertainer.
Discover the stories that built New York City from a Dutch trading post into an ic...
- Title
- The Charming Frenchman: Maruice Chevalier
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- During the "Golden Age" of cinema, Maurice Chevalier captured global audiences with his charm and charisma. Explore how he shaped classic American films while defining the image of an elegant Frenchman.
#MauriceChevalier #ClassicHollywood #GoldenAgeOfHollywood #FilmHistory #HollywoodHistory #ClassicMovies #Shorts #THIRTEEN #PBS
- Title
- Step Inside the Real Long Island Gatsby Mansion | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 13:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Step back into the Roaring Twenties to explore Oheka Castle, the massive French-style French chateau on Long Island's Gold Coast that inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary masterpiece: "The Great Gatsby." Built in 1919 by wealthy banker Otto Hermann Kahn, Oheka Castle hosted lavish parties for famous guests, including Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, and Groucho Marx.
Join "Drive By History" host, Ken Magos, as he tours the estate, learns about its history, and uncovers how this legendary Gold Coast mansion captured the spirit of the Jazz Age.
"Drive By History" follows the investigations of host Ken Magos as he stops at roadside history markers in NJ and NY and explores what happened and why it still matters. With the help of esteemed historians, celebrated authors and chefs and nationally recognized experts, "Drive By History" connects the dots, revealing how local events form our shared American narrative.
This "Drive By History" is part...
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- Maurice Chevalier: Story Behind the Man in the Straw Hat | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 52:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Maurice Chevalier’s iconic straw hat, tuxedo, and confident swagger made him the ultimate symbol of French charm in the world of early 20th century entertainment. Rising from working-class Paris to the stages of the Folies Bergère (an iconic opera house in Paris), he went on to conquer early Hollywood, navigate wartime trials, and stage an unforgettable comeback in the late 1950s.
Chevalier became a global star in classic films like "The Love Parade" and "The Merry Widow." His undeniable charisma and signature accent won over American and international audiences. Later in life, he made a triumphant comeback in movies like "Love in the Afternoon" and "Gigi."
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#MauriceChevalier #ClassicHollywood #CinemaHistory #FilmDocumentary #FrenchCinema #ClassicMusicals #HollywoodHisto...
- Title
- Why George Lucas Embraced Digital Special Effects
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Before digital backgrounds and CGI, filmmakers were constantly hitting technological limitations. George Lucas explains how he embraced early digital technology with "Star Wars," changing the landscape of special effects forever. It unlocked an entire world of fantasy films, epic period pieces, and lifelike characters that transformed cinema.
#GeorgeLucas #StarWars #Filmmaking #BehindTheScenes #CGI #ComputerGeneratedImagery #SpecialEffects #FilmHistory #MovieMagic #THIRTEEN #PBS #Hollywood
- Title
- George Lucas Conquered Hollywood Against All Odds | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 26:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Before "Star Wars" became a pop culture phenomenon, George Lucas was an anthropology major who knew nothing about making movies. Lucas highlights his unconventional career, tracing his journey from making avant-garde student "tone poems" at USC to directing his experimental debut, "THX 1138." He breaks down how his background in social science inspired the teenage cruising film "American Graffiti," the repetitive studio rejections he faced while shopping around a space fantasy called "Star Wars," and how he was forced to build groundbreaking special effects technology from scratch just to bring his vision to life.
THIRTEEN presents "Hollywood's Best Film Directors." Discover the journeys of leading Hollywood directors, from their early influences and first films to the blockbuster projects that made their reputations. Through behind-the-scenes insights, they reveal the challenges of filmmaking, from developing scripts and securing funding to casting talent and working with...
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- Storytime, Dance Challenge, & Frozen Banana Treats | THIRTEEN
- Runtime
- 9:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Camp counselor Zach leads a fun episode packed with movement, inspiration, and delicious treats! He reads "A Chance to Dance: Singing in the Rain" by Tammi Croteau Keen with Kimberly Pace Smith, an empowering children's story about dance, autism, and inclusion. He shows how to make a frozen banana snack that looks like a penguin, and finishes with a simple dance-along routine.
Camp TV is THIRTEEN's fun and educational series for kids and families. Featuring everything 5 to 10-year-olds love about summer camp – hands-on activities, performing arts, movement, nature and animal content, science, literacy, virtual field trips and more – all led by the enthusiastic fun-loving counselors Nzingha Ashford, Zachary Noah Piser and Mia Weinberger.
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#KidsContent #Storytime #AChance...
- Title
- Remembering Dolly Parton
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- THIRTEEN honors the life and legacy of singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman Dolly Parton. She always believed in the power of big dreams and hard work. In this THIRTEEN Vault clip from MetroFocus, Dolly reflects on her humble beginnings in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, to becoming a global icon. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to yourself, giving back when you reach the top, and why dreams require action, faith, and a strong work ethic.
#DollyParton #Inspiration #CountryMusic #WomenInMusic #Legacy #Motivation #THIRTEEN #PBS #Shorts #InMemoriam
- Title
- Monty Python Was Banned From Filming in Castles
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Before "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" became a comedy classic, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones had zero movie-directing experience. From "choosing" only directors named "Terry," to getting denied by Scottish castles weeks before shooting, Gilliam breaks down the chaos, rule-breaking, and improvisation that somehow resulted in the cult classic film.
#Shorts #TerryGilliam #MontyPython #Filmmaking #BehindTheScenes #CinemaHistory #FilmSchool #ClassicComedy #TerryJones #THIRTEEN #PBS #WNET
