SCETV Specials

General - Culture & S.C. History

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working to create a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. SCETV provides national and local content to classrooms via internet services Knowitall.org and PBS Learning Media. SCETV also provides teacher training and re-certification in face-to-face and online settings.

When available closed captioning has been provided for broadcast segments.

A Time to Fight, Part 7
Episode 7

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The Tuskegee Airmen were African-American pilots during WWII. Before the war, the Army thought African-Americans could only be used as laborers. African-Americans faced all sorts of prejudice and...
The Rising Sun, Part 7
Episode 7

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The island of Guadalcanal, in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific, was the major offensive area for the Japanese, in order to control Australia and the South Pacific. Veterans and historians reflect on...
A World War, Part 7
Episode 7

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This segment focuses on how the Japanese took control of the Pacific waters. The Philippines had been promised their independence. Within hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese turned...
A Path to Victory, Part 7
Episode 7

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Headed into in area in northern France, in which they thought they could rest, the 106th infantry division, 424th infantry, expected to have time to clean their weapons, take showers and have some...
Victory by Valor: Shaw Air Force base, Part 7
Episode 7

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This segment describes the relationship that exists between Shaw Air Force Base and the community of Sumter, S.C. and its residents. Col. James Post, Wing Commander, states that they are close friends...
Bridge Builders, Part 7: International Q&A Session
Episode 7

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The international video conference call continues (Part 7 of 7). This segment originates in Jordan, and the students in Brooklyn, New York and Columbia, South Carolina are called on for their...