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The Early History of the U.S. Supreme Court
This video explores the creation and development of the U.S. Supreme Court, from its establishment in 1787 to the Judiciary Act of 1869, which set the number of justices at nine. Learn about the court's early challenges, its evolving...
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The Founding Fathers and the Creation of the US Constitution
This video explains how the founding fathers met in 1787 to create the US Constitution, establishing the government's three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. It introduces the concepts of separation of powers and checks and...
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Understanding the Twenty-First Amendment and the End of Prohibition
This video explains the Twenty-First Amendment, which repealed the Eighteenth Amendment and ended Prohibition in 1933. Discover how this amendment allowed states to set their own alcohol regulations and why Congress used state...
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The Formation of the Legislative Branch
Learn how the founding fathers established the United States government after the Revolutionary War, creating three separate branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. Discover how Congress, made up of the House of Representatives...
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A Female Soldier's True Identity is Discovered
In July 1783, Deborah Sampson, disguised as a male soldier, was part of a contingent sent to Philadelphia to quell a protest by soldiers demanding pay. While there, she fell ill and her true identity was discovered by a doctor, who kept...
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Concrete Cowboy, how urban horseback riding transforms lives
Meet Shahir, a Concrete Cowboy from Philadelphia, who shares how horseback riding serves as therapy and a positive diversion for youth in his community.
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How to Google Your Symptoms the Right Way
Does a Google search for itchy skin or a tickle in your throat lead to some scary results? Don’t start making funeral plans just yet! Before you fall down the internet rabbit hole, watch our video and learn how to use search results to...
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Daily Life in the Colonies
From bustling cities to quiet farms, colonial life was filled with the diverse experiences of European settlers, Indigenous communities, and the enslaved.
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Constitution
The U.S. Constitution, drafted in 1787, established a strong federal government, outlining legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and remains the nation's supreme governing document.
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What is The Liberty Bell?
From its creation in 1701 to its role in American independence and beyond, the Liberty Bell embodies the United States’ enduring values of liberty, equality, democracy, and freedom for all.
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Who was Benjamin Franklin?
Benjamin Franklin wasn't just a founder of the United States, he was also a writer, inventor, scientist, statesman, and a huge celebrity in the thirteen colonies.
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What is Constitution Day?
Constitution Day takes place every year on September 17. It celebrates the written document that outlines the rights and freedoms of U.S. citizens.
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What is the 4th of July?
Independence Day takes place every year on the 4th of July. It celebrates the day that the Founders of the United States declared their independence from Great Britain.
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Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father and Firefighting Pioneer
Dive into the story of how Benjamin Franklin's initiative led to the first American volunteer fire department, shaping fire safety in the early United States.
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The Great Migration
This video entitled "The Great Migration" discusses the Great Migration, which occurred between 1910 and 1970.
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Let's Go There Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Travel to Philiadelphia and explore the birthplace of liberty, Independence Hall.
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Benjamin Franklin's Journey: From Printer to Influential Statesman
Tracing Benjamin Franklin's life from a young age, this video delves into his move to Philadelphia and the significant strides he made in his career. It highlights his ventures into printing, the creation of the daily planner, and the...
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Transforming Garbage into Oil: The Innovative Process of Changing World Technologies
Changing World Technologies is a Philadelphia-based company that has developed a groundbreaking process called thermal depolymerization (TDP) to convert various types of garbage, including computer parts, electrical odds and ends, and...
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Susan La Flesche Picotte: The First Female Native American Doctor
At a time when many Native Americans were refused healthcare by racist White doctors, Susan La Flesche Picotte overcame gender discrimination to become the first Indigenous woman in U.S. history to earn a medical degree.
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Henrietta Lacks' Revolutionary HeLa Cells
The astonishing story of Henrietta Lacks' immortal cells, taken without consent, revolutionized medical research but also exposed ethical dilemmas, leading to crucial changes in consent laws to protect patients' rights in the scientific...
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Gladys Bentley: Breaking All the Rules
At a time when homosexuality was illegal in the United States, LGBTQ+ artist and pioneer Gladys Bentley broke all the rules to become one of the wealthiest Black performers of her time.
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Declaration of Independence
For those taking the U.S. Citizenship test, knowing and understanding the importance of the Declaration of Independence is essential.
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Ona Judge: Self-Emancipated from the Presidential Mansion
Born into slavery on George Washington's plantation, Ona Judge's daring escape highlights the ideological contradictions of personal liberty in early America.
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Caretakers and Confidants: Presidential Valets
Presidential valets have been a mainstay at the White House since its earliest days. They not only perform vital tasks for the President, but act as confidantes and companions in the most trying of circumstances.