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http://www.insanely-great.com/news.php?id=975
QT showcase: PBS showcases Ulysses S. Grant
By ron carlson, Insanely Great Mac
September 20th 2002
Whether you''re American or not, it''s hard not to be a Civil War buff; It''s a story
that only gets more fascinating with the telling
PBS is featuring the story of Ulysses S. Grant and its only available in QuickTime
(v5.0.2 or better). The online version is titled Broadband Grant and offers users not
only the story of the Union Army''s most-fabled commander, but also the chance to
"walk a mile in his shows" so speak.
Viewers (both low and high-bandwidth versions are available) have the opportunity to
second-guess Grant''s command decisions in a segment called "You''re the General," as
well as take in behind the scenes footage of the making this special presentation.
"We collected a lot of materials while making the film -- stories, pictures, facts,
interviews, maps, dramatic re-creation footage, and more," notes a PBS webpage. "With
broadband, we can bring more of these resources to you!"
Learn about Grant''s life, the Civil War and the making of the film Ulysses S. Grant
in these very special features, designed for kids of all ages.
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