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The Early Jewish Community

By the 19th century, a significant number of Jews were immigrating to and living in the United States. Thousands of patriotic Jewish citizens fought in the Union Army. So, why, in the midst of the Civil War, did the government try to expel them from three states? And, how did Washington D.C.'s first synagogue help heal the scars of this discrimination?

The Early Jewish Community

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    Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and WETA

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    Henry Louis Gates, Jr., discusses the importance of the quality historical programming he produces in partnership with WETA and with the support of WETA viewers.

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    Ken Burns's Home at WETA

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    WETA has been Ken Burn's public television home for more than 30 years. This partnership has helped to bring high quality documentaries like his new film Country Music to audiences nationwide.

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