TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The dark history of Mount Rushmore | Ned Blackhawk and Jeffrey D. Means
Between 1927 and 1941, workers blasted 450,000 tons of rock from a mountainside using chisels, jackhammers, and dynamite. Gradually, they carved out Mount Rushmore. Today, the monument draws nearly 3 million people to South Dakota's...
TED Talks
Doris Kearns Goodwin: Lessons from past presidents
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about what we can learn from American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon Johnson. Then she shares a moving memory of her own father, and of their shared love of baseball.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Historical role models - Amy Bissetta
Many notable American historical figures are considered role models -- but why? George Washington was devilishly smart, and Abraham Lincoln was a brave leader, but have you heard of Sybil Ludington or Beriah Green? Amy Bissetta expounds...
Crash Course
The Civil War Part 2 Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you how the Civil War played a large part in making the United States the country that it is today. He covers some of the key ways in which Abraham Lincoln influenced the outcome of the war, and how the lack...
Curated Video
Destroying my Enemies | Bite Sized Project Management Thought from Abraham Lincoln
Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends with them?' This quote from US President, Abraham Lincoln, reminds us of the value of positive engagement with our project stakeholders and the importance of handling resistance in a...
Bedtime History
Abraham Lincoln for Kids - Part 1 (Childhood) | Bedtime History
Follow Abe as he grows up in a log cabin, first showing his passion for reading and learning, up until he leaves home to become a circuit lawyer.
Wonderscape
Robert Smalls: From Escape to Civil War Hero
Learn how Robert Smalls led a daring escape aboard the Confederate ship, the Planter, and delivered 17 enslaved people to freedom. Discover his pivotal role in providing crucial intelligence to the Union, meeting President Lincoln, and...
Wonderscape
The Freedmen's Bureau and Lincoln's Legacy
This video discusses the establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau in 1865, an organization created to support newly freed men, women, and children with essentials like food, land, and education. It also covers the tragic assassination of...
Wonderscape
The Civil War and Reconstruction: Rebuilding a Divided Nation
This video covers the key events of the Civil War and the challenges of the Reconstruction Era. Learn about the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation, the differing approaches to reunifying the Union, and the struggles faced by...
Wonderscape
The Story of Negro History Week: A Legacy of Recognition
Learn about the origins of Negro History Week, founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to honor the rich history of Black people. Discover how this week grew into the celebration we know today as Black History Month, inspiring pride and...
Great Big Story
Kate warne, the woman who saved lincoln
Uncover the story of Kate Warne, America's first female detective, and her pivotal role in saving Abraham Lincoln.
Great Big Story
How Lincoln's beard inspired the creation of "The Game of Life"
Explore the unexpected link between Abraham Lincoln's beard change and Milton Bradley's shift from lithographs to creating the iconic board game, "The Game of Life."
Curated Video
Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore, carved into South Dakota's Black Hills, features Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. It symbolizes pivotal moments in American history and leadership.
Curated Video
What is Presidents' Day?
Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. A federal holiday that originally began as a birthday celebration for George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Curated Video
Presidential Transportation
U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast."
Curated Video
What Did Those Famous Words Mean?
Mr. Griot reads and discusses Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, explaining what he meant and why he wrote it.
Bedtime History
O Captain, My Captain By Walt Whitman
Listen to the famous American poem about the death of Abraham Lincoln and the poet who wrote it.
Great Big Story
Kate Warne: The Woman Who Saved Lincoln
Uncover the story of Kate Warne, America's first female detective, and her pivotal role in saving Abraham Lincoln.
Wonderscape
Allusion in Literature: Conveying Meaning with Brevity
This video explores allusion, a literary technique that briefly mentions well-known references to convey deeper meanings. It emphasizes the importance of audience knowledge for effective allusions, using examples from Charles Dickens,...
Curated Video
Lincoln’s Famous Words
Dr. Forrester reads and explains the meaning of the Gettysburg Address; President Abraham Lincoln’s famous words during the Civil War.
Curated Video
How Did We End Up in a Civil War?
Dr. Forrester discusses the events leading up to the Civil War which had an impact on why the war was fought.
Rock 'N Learn
Learn the Presidents of the USA (rap song)
Celebrate Presidents’ Day and the entire week with these 3 presidents songs to help you learn the presidents of the United States. Learn the presidents with their inauguration date from Washington to Biden. Learn the presidents by last...
Curated Video
Learning Money /Coin Song / Money Song
Learn about United States money with this fun educational music video and parents. Brought to you by KLT. Don't forget to sing along.