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L.A. Riots of 1992: Rodney King speaks; Late troop arrival L.A. Riots of 1992: Rodney King speaks; Late troop arrival
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The 1992 Los Angeles riots were triggered by the acquittal of police officers in the beating of Rodney King. King was beaten after a car chase. This clip shows the King statement: Why can't we all get along? It also shows the arrival of National Guard. The late deployment of the Guard was criticized at the time.

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Early Report on 1994 Northridge Earthquake in Los Angeles Early Report on 1994 Northridge Earthquake in Los Angeles
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Video duration: 449 seconds

The 1994 "Northridge" earthquake hit the Los Angeles area about 4:30 AM on Martin Luther King Day. This clip contains early scenes of damage and an interview with California governor Pete Wilson.

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Reagan Campaigns for Truman in 1948 Reagan Campaigns for Truman in 1948
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Ronald Reagan - then a liberal Democrat - campaigns on the radio for President Truman in 1948. He also supports Hubert Humphrey for Senator from Minnesota and opposes the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 which had been passed by the Republican congress over Truman's veto.

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Organized crime in Los Angeles in 1930s Organized crime in Los Angeles in 1930s
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National organized crime penetrates L.A. in the 1930s through Bugsy Siegel and others. Police corruption leads to recall of corrupt Mayor Frank Shaw. Earl Warren as State Attorney General closes down offshore gambling in Santa Monica Bay.

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Ford and Taylor in the 1920s - Part Two Ford and Taylor in the 1920s - Part Two
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See description for Part One.

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Enron Verdicts Enron Verdicts
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Video duration: 251 seconds

These news clips show the reactions of Ken Lay, Jeff Skilling, and the prosecution to the guilty verdicts. Lay's conviction was technically overturned because he died before sentencing.

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Campus Unrest in late 1960s & early 1970s at UCLA Campus Unrest in late 1960s & early 1970s at UCLA
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Video duration: 391 seconds

These news clips show the inauguration of Chancellor Charles Young in 1969 despite concerns about student demonstrations. Not long after his inauguration, the chancellor was confronted with the Angela Davis controversy, also shown.

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Opening of Angelus Temple and Early Religious Radio in L.A. Opening of Angelus Temple and Early Religious Radio in L.A.
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Aimee Semple McPherson opened the large Angelus Temple in the Los Angeles area in the early 1920s and was a pioneer in religious radio broadcasting. L.A.'s demographics at that time, heavily from the Midwest and South, matched her style of preaching.

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Attitudes toward working women in the 1950s Attitudes toward working women in the 1950s
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Female workforce participation rose dramatically during the 20th century. This episode from a radio program shows attitudes about "career girls" in the 1950s.

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California Invites Prisoners to Leave State - Part One California Invites Prisoners to Leave State - Part One
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States often promote themselves as places to reside. In this case, however, the California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation seeks to induce state prisoners to volunteer for transfer to out-of-state prisons. California has a problem of prison overcrowding and is seeking to reduce the numbers of prisoners it must house.

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Early Problems with the Los Angeles Subway - Part One Early Problems with the Los Angeles Subway - Part One
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When the initial parts of the Los Angeles subway was under construction, a series of mishaps occurred, bring national attention. Fortunately, the dramatic problems have not recurred since this report was made. This is Part One.

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