Jackie Robinson
Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon on Jackie Robinson
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A Man Who Lifted an Entire Race - and Nation - on His Shoulders
The opening introduction to JACKIE ROBINSON.
The opening introduction to JACKIE ROBINSON.
Honeymoon
Rachel Robinson tells the story of her wedding to Jackie in 1946.
Rachel Robinson tells the story of her wedding to Jackie in 1946.
1944 Court-Martial
In 1944, Jackie Robinson refused to move to the back of a bus. Sound familiar?
In 1944, Jackie Robinson refused to move to the back of a bus. Sound familiar?
The Negro Leagues
Learn how Jackie Robinson entered the Negro Leagues, playing for the Kansas City Monarchs.
Learn how Jackie Robinson entered the Negro Leagues, playing for the Kansas City Monarchs.
Reese and Robinson Myth
Learn more about the famous Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson myth.
Learn more about the famous Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson myth.
Ice Cream
Alton Waldon of Brooklyn shares a childhood memory of meeting Jackie Robinson.
Alton Waldon of Brooklyn shares a childhood memory of meeting Jackie Robinson.
Pasadena
Learn how the early days of Jackie Robinson's life shaped his outlook and character.
Learn how the early days of Jackie Robinson's life shaped his outlook and character.
Jackie Enters the Majors
April 15, 1947 marked Jackie Robinson's first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
April 15, 1947 marked Jackie Robinson's first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Jackie Robinson and Malcolm X
Rachel Robinson discusses Jackie's stance against violence and view of Malcolm X.
Rachel Robinson discusses Jackie's stance against violence and view of Malcolm X.
Jackie Robinson Fades
Learn how the public perception of Jackie Robinson transformed from the 1950s to 1960s.
Learn how the public perception of Jackie Robinson transformed from the 1950s to 1960s.
Social Justice
As the push for social justice accelerated, Jackie Robinson tried to do his part.
As the push for social justice accelerated, Jackie Robinson tried to do his part.
March on Washington
See the impact the March on Washington had both on the nation and on Jackie Robinson.
See the impact the March on Washington had both on the nation and on Jackie Robinson.
Jackie Speaks Out
See the moment Jackie began challenging other ballplayers and empires.
See the moment Jackie began challenging other ballplayers and empires.
