Curated Video
Symbols to Remind Us
Mr. Griot explains American symbols and their meanings, focusing especially on the lyrics to the National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.
Curated Video
Land of the Free
Dr. Forrester examines the writing of our National Anthem, the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, and how re-enactors show history.
The Kiboomers
Star Spangled Banner - The Kiboomers Patriotic Songs for Kindergarten - National Anthem
Sing along and learn with The Kiboomers Patriotic songs for kindergarten! Here is the American National Anthem sung at an easy pace for elementary students to follow. Perfect for special events at school. Enjoy!
Mazz Media
American Symbols of Freedom
Children recite the Pledge of Allegiance, but do they know why? Students recognize the American flag, but do they understand the history behind it? In this program, students will enjoy exploring the origins, stories, and meaning of our...
Mazz Media
Citizens Rule: Symbols and Celebrations of America
Was there really an Uncle Sam? Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? Why are the flag's colors red, white and blue? Children will enjoy exploring answers to these questions and learning about the origins and meaning of our country's most...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Marian Anderson sings 'The Star Spangled Banner' at christening of SS Booker T Washington
Contralto Marian Anderson singing 'The Star Spangled Banner' at microphones at launch ceremony for SS Booker T. Washington; VO piano accompaniment
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
128th Anniversary of 'Star Spangled Banner' celebrated at Ft. McHenry in Baltimore, MD, during World War II
Three close ups of plaque to Francis Scott Key / entry archway to Fort McHenry, guard steps out of sentry box next to archway and walks towards camera / two cannons in interior of fort / closer view of canons in interior / view through...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Woman sings US national anthem during celebration of 128th anniversary of 'Star Spangled Banner' at Ft McHenry in Baltimore, MD, during World War II
CU Lucy Monroe looking at camera singing US national anthem, large US flag hanging behind her
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Celebration at Ft. McHenry, MD, of 128th Anniversary of 'Star-Spangled Banner' during World War II
Crowd of people gathered for celebration, color guard behind them / closer view of people in crowd, all with right hands raised / blind man Arthur Sewell presenting Honor Roll to Governor of Maryland Herbert O'Conor, standing next to...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Adm. Chester Nimitz and New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia on Nimitz Day in NY City
Military officers stepping onto speaker's platform shaped like prow of ship in front of City Hall, sign above platform showing Pacific Ocean and saying 'Nimitz Sea' / Mayor of NY Fiorello La Guardia and Admiral Chester Nimitz, Chief of...
BrainPOP
U.S. Symbols
United States symbols are the subject of a video brought to you by BrainPop Jr. Hosts, Annie and Moby, begin with a definition of the word symbol, then go on to detail ten American symbols—the American flag, a Bald Eagle, the Liberty...
C-SPAN
On This Day: The Star-Spangled Banner
You may not be able to take your class to see Ft. McHenry, the birthplace of our national anthem, but using video clips, your learners can see the site for themselves. A curated collection of videos discusses the writing of the anthem in...