Highlights the relationship between education and pay.
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Explore the history of the establishment of the Census Bureau through the personalities and issues of these eras.
1790
Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson was responsible for reporting the results of the first U.S. Census.
1850 - 1860
Superintendent Joseph Kennedy directed the creation of the first population density maps and statistical reports.
1870 - 1880
Under the tenure of Superintendent Francis Amasa Walker, the collection of census data became more scientific.
1880
Potential census takers were given a written examination. And women were permitted to take the test for the first time.
1890
Herman Hollerith's staff tallied the 1890 Census in just three months -- a task that had previously taken over seven years.
Hollerith describes his childhood days in school.
Hollerith was hired by the U.S. Census Board to create a machine to tabulate the census.
Hollerith's vision for a tabulating machine was inspired by a train conductor punching a train ticket.
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Highlights the relationship between education and pay.
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Where We Came From and Who We Are: The Census in Indian Country – Focuses on the success of Census 2000 within American Indian and Native Alaskan communities. Describes the Census Bureau's continuing outreach efforts in Indian Country. TRT 4:48, #V01-099
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The Face of America: Graduation -- Census 2000 results confirmed that America is more diverse than at any time in history. Videotaped at Montgomery County College in Maryland, The Face of America: Graduation is the third in a series that celebrates this diversity. TRT 3:08, #V01-248
The Face of America: Street Fair -- Census 2000 results confirmed that America is more diverse than at any time in history. Videotaped in Arlington, VA, The Face of America: Street Fair is the second in a series that celebrates this diversity. TRT 2:34, #V01-245
The Face of America: Smithsonian Kite Flying Festival – Census 2000 results confirmed that America is more diverse than at any time in history. Videotaped on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Face of America: Smithsonian Kite Flying Festival is the first in a series that celebrates this diversity. TRT 2:41, #V01-175
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A Portrait of America – Census 2000 was the first census of the new millennium and was the largest peacetime effort in our nation's history. This massive undertaking allowed America to create a new portrait of itself, one that was reflective of its changing heritage and cultures. This video highlights that diversity and the importance of the data collected during Census 2000. TRT 5:35, #00-475
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Census Race Tabulation Video: A Guide for Broadcast Journalists – A brief guide for broadcast journalists, this video explains the intended uses of Census 2000 data on race and ethnicity through an understanding of prior developments and current procedures. TRT 9:05, #V01-136
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The Science of Quality Counts – A confirmation of the scientific methods used by the Census Bureau. Includes sound bites from former Census Bureau directors and private industry statisticians. TRT 11:38, #00-1058
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Census B-Roll A to Z: A Comprehensive Guide for Broadcasters The most extensive Census 2000 B-roll ever produced for television broadcasters. This definitive broadcast source tape covers all phases of Census 2000 data collection and field operations. TRT 29:33, #V01-242
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Lessons Learned: Census 2000 Partnership Testimonials – The Census 2000 National Partnership Program included over 300,000 organizations. This video features comments from three Census 2000 "Partners" representing religious, grass roots, and city government organizations, and how cooperation with the Census Bureau helped to ensure a complete count.
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Recruiting Video: Jobs@Census – Produced to recruit recent college graduates to work at the Census Bureau. Combines an informative narration about the work of the Census Bureau with testimonials from recruits. TRT 20:14, #V01-130
1790 Census: Defining A Nation – Briefly tells the story of the first census. The video also describes the importance of the Census in defining the nation from 1790 to present day. Includes interviews with Census Bureau and National Archive historians. TRT 2:58, #00-690
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Historical Icebreaker – The Census Bureau strives for an increased response rate with every decennial census. This video includes selections from Census Bureau media outreach from the 1940 through the 1990 Census. TRT 5:42, #00-022
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