| Content Provider | WVIZ ideastream | |||||||||||||||
| Contact Information | John Ramicone john.ramicone@ideastream.org 1375 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 United States Phone: (216) 916-6360 | |||||||||||||||
| Program Type | Individual Program | |||||||||||||||
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |||||||||||||||
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | |||||||||||||||
| Maximum Number of Participants | n/a | |||||||||||||||
| Minimum Number of Participants | 1 | |||||||||||||||
| Primary Disciplines | Character Education, Economics/Business, Gifted & Talented, Language Arts/English, Leadership, Problem Solving, Social Studies/History, Writing | |||||||||||||||
| Program Description | "The Most Dangerous Man in America" is the story of what happens when a former Pentagon insider, armed only with his conscience, steadfast determination, and a file cabinet full of classified documents, decides to challenge the Presidency. In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg shook America to its foundations when he smuggled a top-secret Pentagon study to the New York Times that showed how five Presidents consistently lied to the American people about the Vietnam War that was tearing America apart. President Nixon's National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger called Ellsberg "the most dangerous man in America," who "had to be stopped at all costs." But Ellsberg wasn't stopped. Facing 115 years in prison on espionage and conspiracy charges, he fought back. Ensuing events surrounding the so-called Pentagon Papers led directly to Watergate and the downfall of President Nixon, and hastened the end of the Vietnam War. Learn about civil courage, following conscience, taking risks and how people can be agents who can co-shape their world. Join WVIZ/PBS ideastream® for this panel discussion. Student email questions will be accepted before and during the program. | |||||||||||||||
| Program Format | 1. WVIZ host Rick Jackson will lead a panel discussion. 2. Panelist will include author Daniel Ellsberg, CWRU Professor of Law and Political Science, Jonathan Entin and Hiram College Director of the Center for Engaged Ethics, Douglas Brattebo. 3. Students will be able to interact with the panelists via email questions. | |||||||||||||||
| Objectives | Students will learn about civil courage during the Vietnam War era, following conscience, taking risks and how people can be agents who can co-shape their world. | |||||||||||||||
| National Standards to which this program aligns | All programs are aligned with the National Education Standards, Ohio Department of Education Academic Standards, and New York State Learning Standards. | |||||||||||||||
| Program Length | The program is scheduled 90 minutes. Schools may disconnect as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
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| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $0.00 | |||||||||||||||
| Program Fee Notes | This is a FREE program to all participating schools thanks to funding from American Documentary, Inc. | |||||||||||||||
| Cancellation Policy | N/A | |||||||||||||||
| Is recording allowed? | No | |||||||||||||||
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |||||||||||||||
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Sites are connected through the eTech Ohio IP Bridging Service. Sites may conduct a test connection with the eTech bridge by dialing 208.108.234.322 or the WVZ site at 208.108.60.10. ISDN sites will need to dial directly into the eTech bridge. Sites are responsible for ISDN call fees. | |||||||||||||||
