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Ann Pamela Cunningham | S.C. Hall of Fame Wade Hampton |  S.C. Hall of Fame

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Wade Hampton | S.C. Hall of Fame
A short biography of the life of Civil War leader and Governor, General Wade Hampton. Through the use of available archival materials, scholar interviews, and historical illustrations this program...
Andrew Pickens | S.C. Hall of Fame Thomas Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Thomas Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame
5-minute biography of statesman Thomas Pinckney. Through the use of interviews and historical illustrations, the documentary tells the story of this signer of the United States Constitution, military...
 William Moultrie | S.C. Hall of Fame

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William Moultrie | S.C. Hall of Fame
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, William Moultrie (1730-1805) is known for his leadership during the American Revolutionary War. He defended the city of Charleston from British attack in 1776, and...
Hugh McColl | S.C. Hall of Fame Roger Milliken | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Roger Milliken | S.C. Hall of Fame
Roger Milliken led Milliken & Company for 71 years, during which it grew to become the world's largest privately owned textile and chemical manufacturer. Milliken was the driving force behind the...
Andrew Pickens | S.C. Hall of Fame Thomas Sumter | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Thomas Sumter | S.C. Hall of Fame
A short biography of American Revolution militia leader and U.S. Congressman, General Thomas Sumter highlighting his military contributions during the War of Independence and his subsequent service as...
 Thomas Green Clemson | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Thomas Green Clemson | S.C. Hall of Fame
Thomas Green Clemson was born in Philadelphia in 1807. In 1838 he married Anna Maria Calhoun, daughter of South Carolina Senator John C. Calhoun. Clemson served as U.S. ambassador to Belgium and later...
 Ferdinand Pearson on School Conditions | Road Trip

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Ferdinand Pearson on School Conditions | Road Trip
Ferdinand Pearson talks about the school conditions for black children in Clarendon County. Starting at the age of six, he had to walk to a school which was located over four miles away from his home.
 Walter Key Jr | Road Trip

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Walter Key Jr | Road Trip
Walter Key, Jr. talks about the contributions of principals and teachers to the civil rights movement.
 William Jasper | S.C. Hall of Fame

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William Jasper | S.C. Hall of Fame
Sgt. William Jasper (1750-1779) came to Philadelphia from Germany in 1767, working briefly as an indentured servant before moving to the South and becoming involved as a leader in the Revolutionary...
 Clarendon Today | Road Trip

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Clarendon Today | Road Trip
Leola Parks, the executive assistant to the Superintendent for Clarendon County, and others talk about what should be done to improve the school system for everyone. I'm Building A Bridge, L. A...