Manifest destiny in high gear

Discusses the mid-nineteenth century push to the Pacific. Characterizes the period as one of adolescent optimism, cockiness, and self-assurance, idealism, and disregard for other's rights and feelings. Suggests that by reaching the Pacific, Americans had fulfilled their destiny. (KETC) Kinescope.

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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, format, genre, description, catalog record