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General Motors Mark of Excellence Presentations
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Thomas Jefferson, a film by Ken Burns, paints an elegant portrait of America's third president. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the film was made. Explore the archives of Jefferson's writings and transcripts. Also, find lesson plans and links to web-related resources designed for educators to use with both the film and the website in their classrooms.
THE WEST
Visit New Perspectives on THE WEST and experience the interactive, educational outreach program developed for THE WEST, a film by Ken Burns and Stephen Ives. It features an extensive collection of archival images, diary entries, clips from the series, and interactive resources and games.
General Motors Sponsored Special Events and Programs
WNBA
General Motors and the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) teamed up with the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO) to raise money in the fight against breast cancer. What started out as an ambitious fund-raiser ended up blowing the lid off the mark. They more than doubled their goal. Come here to watch video clips, read bios, and learn about this important partnership.
Sunrayce'97
Every year General Motors co-sponsors Sunrayce, the nation's premier solar vehicle event. Follow Sunrayce '97 and find out how 1,000 college students made their way from Indianapolis to Colorado Springs without a single drop of fuel.
Chairiot
Created with advanced materials developed exclusively by General Motors, the human-powered Chairiot has allowed paralympic athletes to set new land speed records in wheelchair road racing.
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