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...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Mount Rushmore
MOUNT RUSHMORE MOUNT RUSHMORE IN SOUTH DAKOTA IS ONE OF THE UNITED STATES' MOST FAMOUS MOUNTAINS, AND TO MANY IT S THE COUNTRY S MOST PRECIOUS. CARVED INTO THE ROCK ARE THE FACES OF FOUR U.S. PRESIDENTS: GEORGE WASHINGTON, THOMAS...
Wonderscape
The Enduring Legacy of George Washington
Explore the final years of George Washington at Mount Vernon and his lasting legacy as a foundational figure in American history. Discover his impact through monuments like Mount Rushmore and the Washington Monument, his portrayal on the...
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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.
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Natural and Manmade
Dr. Forrester shows how to identify parts of a system that are natural and manmade. She shows how to identify the sources of manmade products such as plastics, metals, aluminum, fabrics, paper, and cardboard.
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National Landmarks
National Landmarks explores significance of national landmarks in representing the identity and principles of the United States by discussing the history and importance of the Statue of Liberty, the White House, Mount Rushmore, and the...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Great Plains Region: Introduction
This clip introduces the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Great Plains Region.
Wonderscape
Preschool Prep: Landmarks from A to Z
Journey around the globe with ten-year-old animated character Emily, as she presents iconic landmarks from A to Z! Each upper-case letter of the alphabet gets presented several times then linked to a corresponding landmark, which makes...
Wonderscape
History Kids: George Washington
Learn all about George Washington's early life, military career, his role in the Revolutionary War, his presidency, his later years, and his historical legacy. Famous George Washington quotes are presented by an animated "George" that...
Curated Video
Hundreds Evacuated As South Dakota Wildfires Continue To Grow
Winds of up to 75 miles per hour were reported in some areas.
Curated Video
Fans cry for Kobe Bryant: 'A part of LA died'
Fans of basketball legend Kobe Bryant wept, prayed and remembered him Sunday outside his second home at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, as the world mourned his death in a helicopter crash.
C-SPAN
On This Day: Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Scholars learn about the history of Mount Rushmore, the artist behind the vision, and the preservation of the monument in a series of video clips. The interesting resource also explores how Mount Rushmore impacts tourism and the economy...