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Claire Danes Discovers Her Great-Grandfather’s WWI Sacrifice
Claire Danes and Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncover the story of her great-grandfather's heroic sacrifice in
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Carol Burnett Learns Who Fought in Wars — and Who Fled
Carol Burnett uncovers some surprising connections between her family and the Civil War.
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Niecy Nash Discovers Her Ancestor's History as Slaves
Niecy Nash reads the first tangible evidence she's seen about her slave ancestors.
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Danny Trejo Learns About His Ancestors' Journey to the U.S.
Danny Trejo learns about his great-grandparents' journey by foot from Mexico to the U.S.
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Cyndi Lauper's Ancestors Played a Part in a Swiss Rebellion
Cyndi Lauper's great-grandfather organized a rebellion in Switzerland in the 1650s.