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When Rice Was King (10): Slave Lifestyle 10

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When Rice Was King (10): Slave Lifestyle
Episode 10
An essay called "The Successful Planter," published in 1832, outlined a system of every day life for slaves living on plantations. State law in the 1830s forbade the education of slaves, but many...
When Rice Was King (14): Decline Of Rice Economy 14

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When Rice Was King (14): Decline Of Rice Economy
Episode 14
The Civil War marked the beginning of the decline of rice in South Carolina. Although planters continued growing rice during the Civil War, Georgetown experienced an economic down-turn as a result of...
When Rice Was King: Intro 1

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When Rice Was King: Intro
Episode 1
Before the American Revolution, the 300 mile coast line of South Carolina was known as the "Kingdom of Rice." Charleston was considered the richest city in Colonial America.
When Rice Was King (5): African Origins Of Rice 5

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When Rice Was King (5): African Origins Of Rice
Episode 5
"Saltwater Slaves" brought over from Africa, became highly sought-after, since many of them already had experience growing rice before being brought over to the "New World."
Return To Normandy | South Carolinians In WW II 1

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Return To Normandy | South Carolinians In WW II
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To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, many veterans make the journey to France to remember the battle that took place. For the remaining veterans still alive, this...
A New Front, Part 8 8

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A New Front, Part 8
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After the victory in Italy, the next large-scale campaign would be “Operation Overlord”: a massive allied mobilization by the Americans and the British, to drive the Germans out of France. American...
A New Front, Part 9 9

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A New Front, Part 9
Episode 9
B-24 gunner Lou Fowler's story continues.
A New Front, Part 6 6

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A New Front, Part 6
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With the majority of men off fighting the war overseas, women on the home-front had to step up to take on jobs that men would usually do. Most war machines and weapons, such as tanks, airplanes, and...