Curated Video
Vice President
When you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.
Curated Video
The Secrets of the Zimmermann Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram, a secret message from Germany to Mexico during the First World War, ended the United States’ neutrality and sealed the fate of the Central Powers.
Curated Video
Containment
This video examines the foreign policy of containment employed by the U.S. during the Cold War.
Hip Hughes History
The Farewell Address for Dummies
HipHughes breezes through the essentials of George Washington's Farewell address. Just enough of the big ideas so you won't look like a dummy at a dinner party or in a US History class or in life in general.
Hip Hughes History
America First Explained: US History Review
Donald Trump's policies of "America First" are not the first time that phrase has been employed. In this video we will look at the origins of America First and specifically the America First Committee which tried unsuccessfully to keep...
Curated Video
Teddy Roosevelt: One of the Toughest Presidents
When you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.
Hip Hughes History
The Monroe Doctrine -- A Brief Explanation
HipHughes explains the 1823 Foreign policy doctrine of James Monroe. First, you are not an idiot. The biggest concept lecture ever in the history of simple explanations. HipHughes glides through a brief explanation of the Monroe Doctrine...
Hip Hughes History
Geography's Influence on World History, Society and Human Development
Mr. Hughes throws down some basic geography concepts as they relate to society and human development.
Curated Video
Biden looks to echo Reagan in D-Day 80th anniversary speech from Pointe du Hoc
President Biden will speak Friday on the strength of unity and freedom from the site of Pointe du Hoc, Frrance, marking the 40th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of World War II. (Scripps News)
Bloomberg
Zuckerberg Stresses Sense of Purpose in Harvard Address
May.25 -- Facebook Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg told Harvard graduates that they need to help others find purpose in a world where machines are taking away some of the steady jobs and communities aren’t as stable, leading to isolation and...
Curated Video
SYND 17-7-72 INTERVIEW WITH GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA RONALD REAGAN
Interview with Governor Ronald Reagan of California
1 SOUNDBITE:(English) Ronald Reagan says that George McGovern's policies are the greatest departure from Democratic policy in his lifetime, critisies policy of releasing Vietnamese...
Bloomberg
Sweden's Bildt: Isolationism a Rising Concern
Oct. 23 -- A former Swedish prime minister has defended the European Union in the wake of the U.K.'s vote to leave the single market. But, Carl Bildt also said isolationism is a rising concern after Brexit and with politicians around the...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 3: Isolationism
We begin this episode with a look at early attitudes about isolationism and discuss whether it is still a relevant option. This episode originally aired in January 2012.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Participation in World Affairs Pt. 22: Less Isolationist
On today's podcast, we learn how the United States became a less isolationist country. This episode originally aired in January 2012.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Isolationism Is Not an Option
We begin this episode with a look at early attitudes about isolationism and discuss whether it is still a relevant option.
Charles I. Kelly and Lawrence E. Kelly
American History: Road to World War Two: 1930s See Major Changes in Europe, Asia
This Voice of America transcript and recording gives a good overview of American foreign policy in the 1930s. Read about the improved relations with Latin America, but the hesitance to become involved in problems in Europe and Asia.