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One of the coolest political DVD sets to come out recently is The Presidents from PBS Home Video, which retails for anywhere from $110 on up. I’m offering it to the winner of this contest, Day 7 in Jane’s September Contest Slam. Is this the coolest contest slam on the Internet or what?!
“The Presidents” includes 2255 minutes on 14 discs, and covers Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909), Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921), FDR (1933-1945), Truman (1945-1953), The Kennedys (1961- 1963), LBJ (1963-1969), Nixon (1969-1974), Carter (1977-1981), Reagan (1981-1989) and George H.W. Bush (1989-1993).
The programs are thorough and balanced, and a great way to delve into the history of the U.S. Presidents. In fact, I’d go so far as to say this is one of the few sets that accurately portrays both sides of these complex and controversial leaders of the free world. I recommend watching it with your kids, especially as we head into this busy political season leading up to the Presidential election.
More after the jump…
Extras includes printable PDF Teacher’s Guides on all but the Wilson volume, which features 15 mini-docs on issues like the Black Vote, Suffrage, The NAACP, and The KKK. The Kennedys includes “JFK’s Hidden Life” with Robert Dallek, who wrote a biography on the President. Lots of other extras, as well.
THE GIVEAWAY: I have ONE DVD set of “THE PRESIDENTS” to give away. To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this post by midnight on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008. Be sure to include a valid email address. A winner will be drawn randomly. I’ll email the winner for their snail-mail address after the contest ends. Good luck!
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Thanks to everyone who entered the contest! I’ve emailed the winner for their snail-mail address. Stay tuned for DVD Giveaways on Film Gecko every Monday and Wednesday. Thanks for stopping by!
I would like to win these dvd’s so I could know more about the past presidents.
This looks great to teach the kids about history.
I’d really enjoy seeing this wonderful video!
What a great giveaway, please enter me.
Great contest.
I Would Love To Learn About The History Of Our Presidents,So I Would Love To Win The Presidents DVD Set
What a great contest, I would love to win this, very educational too, thanks for the fantastic giveaway
I’ve seen several episodes and would like the entire collection to view.
This is one of those things that I would love to have but would hesitate to buy.
My daughter is a history teacher and this
would be great for her classroom.Thanks
for the giveaway
This looks like a good educational tool for the kinder. Thanks!
this is a super fantastic giveaway that i would truly love to win
Yes, I’m a bit of a history geek, so I’d love this…
This would be great to see
It would be great to learn about the presidents without the propaganda.
This would be a great learning tool and preparation for my appearance on Jeopardy should I get the call.
A very nice giveaway – would love to win this.
Great family watching Thank You
I would love to sit with my family and watch these.