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This is the story of working class hero Southern demagogue Willie Stark--rising from the mud of the back country--and his long climb to the top, followed by his longer drop to the bottom. Abetted by newspaper reporter Jack Burden, who becomes his chronicler, Stark's career begins with running for county treasurer and losing. Through law school, private practice, and finally as people's advocate against corruption, he moves up the political ladder....
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Alicia Florrick stood by her husband on his tumultuous path to the governor's office, but now she's entering the world of politics on her own terms by running for state's attorney. As Election Day approaches, Alicia must balance the demands of her firm and campaign as she supports her partner Cary during shocking developments that could end his career and life as he knows it.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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As Alicia struggles to get her career back on track, she stumbles on a case that puts her up against Diane Lockhart and David Lee. Peter fires Eli Gold, who vows revenge. Cary discovers that his firm is getting out of touch. Peter has little time left to make a plea deal before the jury comes back with a verdict. Meanwhile, Alicia must decide whether her future is with Peter or with Jason, and she channels the ghost of Will Gardner to help make a...
4) Deadline
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
What would you do if you discovered that 13 people slated for execution had been found innocent? That was exactly the dilemma that Illinois Governor George Ryan faced in his final days in office. He, alone, was left to decide whether the remaining 167 death row inmates should live or die. This details the gripping drama of the clemency hearings during the countdown to Ryan's decision. Documented as the events unfolded, this is a compelling look inside...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
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Benson confronts two new obstacles to maintaining order in the wacky household of the widowed Governor Gatling, Chief of Staff Clayton Endicott III and Press Secretary Pete Downey. While working to fix the problems these two newcomers create in the executive mansion, Benson manages to foil a foreign plot to steal a priceless gold statue, help his chief nemesis Gretchen Kraus gain citizenship and withstand a siege by protesters who've encircled the...
Pub. Date
[2010]
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English
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"Traces the extraordinary story of one of Indiana's favorite sons. The film includes interviews with Governor Mitch Daniels, former Indiana Secretary of State Ed Simcox, former U.S. Senator Birch Bayh, Indiana historian James Madison and, of course, with Edgar Whitcomb himself. From his dramatic escape out of the Philippines during World War II to abandoning politics for the thrills of sailing solo around the world, Whitcomb is an explorer with an...
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Criterion collection volume 386
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
日本語
Description
When an idealistic governor disobeys the reigning feudal lord, he is cast into exile, his wife and children left to fend for themselves and eventually wrenched apart by vicious slave drivers.
9) Into the sun
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
When the governor of Tokyo is murdered, it falls on ex-CIA agent Travis Hunter to track down the responsible terrorists. However, the plot to kill the Governor is only the beginning of a web of corruption and violence. Hunter discovers a plan by a rising Yakuza leader to build an enormous drug-dealing network with the Chinese Mafia. With time running out and the Yakuza determined to see their plan through, Hunter must thwart the operation-- and get...
10) The dark horse
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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Even though he has little chance of winning Zachary Hicks is the Progressive party's nominee for governor. His secretary and unscrupulous campaign manager sell him to the people as dumb but honest.
11) The Indiana Living Biography Series: Season I,Episode II, August 12th 2009 :with Senator Evan Bayh
Pub. Date
2009.
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English
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The Pendleton Community Public Library, in cooperation with WIPB-TV and Indiana Public Radio is pleased to announce U.S. Senator and former Indiana Governor, Evan Bayh, as the distinguished guest of the Indiana Living Biography Series. Evan Bayh was born the day after Christmas, 1955 in Terre Haute, Ind., near the Bayh family home in Shirkieville. After two terms as Governor of Indiana (1989-96), Bayh was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1998, winning...
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Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This is the story of working class hero Southern demagogue Willie Stark--rising from the mud of the back country--and his long climb to the top, followed by his longer drop to the bottom. Abetted by newspaper reporter Jack Burden, who becomes his chronicler, Stark's career begins with running for county treasurer and losing. Through law school, private practice, and finally as people's advocate against corruption, he moves up the political ladder....
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
Richard G. Lugar has served in the U.S. Senate since 1977 - longer than any other Hoosier. As Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee and the Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, Senator Lugar passed landmark legislation and developed a reputation as the "Wise Man" of the Senate. Through his stewardship of the Nunn-Lugar Program, his recognized expertise in foreign affairs and his vocal advocacy of energy independence, he continues to...
Pub. Date
[1995?]
Language
English
Description
The life and career of Dr. Otis R. Bowen, Indiana's 42nd governor and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, is documented with a series of still photographs, archival footage and clips of Dr. Bowen commenting on his call to Washington from President Reagan. The video gives a glimpse of "Doc" Bowen's childhood, his medical training and his military service.
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Ronald Reagan is one of the most memorable leaders of the 20th century. This brings you an intimate and complete documentary portrait of one of our most beloved Presidents. Takes you from his Hollywood career, through both historic terms in the White House, and concluding with the Nation's week-long commemoration following his passing. Includes exclusive, never-before-seen footage and interview, chronicles Reagan's remarkable life and accomplishments....
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Universal soldier: the return. With the Cold War over and defense budgets slashed, the entire Universal Soldier team is facing elimination, including Seth, the super-computer that controls the ultra-warriors. Seth decides to seek revenge by destroying is creators and implementing a reign of terror on the outside world.
Second in command : An official has just been appointed as Second In Command to the U.S. Ambassador at an American Embassy in a small,...
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