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  The Democratic Process

Featuring: Wynton Marsalis, Senator Robert Kerrey, Dr. Antonia Novello, and Neil Sheehan

Description: This Achievement TV program originates from the United States Senate's historic Russell hearing room. Featured guests are jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, U.S. Surgeon General Antonia Novello, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Neil Sheehan, and Senator Robert Kerrey. They discuss citizenship and the role of minorities and the media in the democratic process with students from across the nation.

PROGRAM FOCUS:
Civic Education, U.S. History and Government

Category: Public Service

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