America, the story of us. Boom / produced by Nutopia for History.

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In 1910 in California, a column of oil nearly 200 feet high explodes out of a derrick and sets off a chain of events that will turn America into a superpower. Oil production doubles overnight and prices plummet from $2 to 3 cents a barrel. Quick to capitalize on this abundant cheap fuel is Henry For...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Arts and Entertainment Network Nutopia (Firm) History Channel (Television network) History (Television network)
Other Authors:	Schreiber, Liev
Language:	English
Published:	New York : A&E Television Networks : History, [2010], ©2010.
Series:	Rovi Media Collection. Movies. Rovi K-12 education materials.
Subjects:	Historical reenactments (Television programs) Historical television programs. Documentary television programs. Videodiscs. United States > History. United States > Civilization. United States > Social life and customs.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (approximately 92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Variant Title:	Story of us. Boom.
Format:	Video DVD

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