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Columbia's Promise

A historical documentary that explores how the planned city of Columbia, MD came about.

Aired 04/28/2019

MPT Specials

Columbia's Promise

Special | 56m 48sVideo has Closed Captions

A historical documentary that explores how the planned city of Columbia, MD came about.

"Columbia's Promise" is a historical documentary that examines how this planned city was inspired a genius known as James Rouse and his team. It was an 'open city' that permitted racial integration during a segregated period in U.S. history.

Aired 04/28/2019

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MPT Specials is a local public television program presented by MPT

MPT Specials

Columbia's Promise

Special | 56m 48sVideo has Closed Captions

"Columbia's Promise" is a historical documentary that examines how this planned city was inspired a genius known as James Rouse and his team. It was an 'open city' that permitted racial integration during a segregated period in U.S. history.

Aired 04/28/2019

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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