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The Early Executive Branch
As Chief Executive of the Executive Branch of government, the US President has immense power and authority. Power that comes primarily from the Constitution and the traditions set by our first four Presidents.
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The Nez Perce War
The Nez Perce War of 1877, driven by forced relocations and treaty violations, marked a profound conflict between the U.S. government and Indigenous Nez Perce communities.
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The Seven Years' War: Britain and France Fight for Power
Fought between 1756 and 1763, the Seven Years' War was the first truly global conflict. In this video, learn about how the war reshaped power dynamics between Great Britain and France.
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The Assassination of President Lincoln
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth was part of a conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government. Lincoln’s death united the nation in grief and set the stage for a tumultuous Reconstruction era.
Great Big Story
Inside the Library of Congress, exploring America's largest library
Discover the vast collections of the Library of Congress, from rare manuscripts to historical maps and music.
Great Big Story
Bayard Rustin, civil rights pioneer and LGBTQ+ trailblazer
Celebrate Bayard Rustin’s legacy as a civil rights leader, mentor, and advocate for justice.
Weird History
The Fatal Feud Between Jimmy Hoffa and Robert Kennedy
As a relative novice to politics and the labor landscape in the United States, Robert F. Kennedy worked as a lawyer for several Senate committees before being appointed chief counsel of the US Senate Select Committee on Improper...
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Washington, DC: Monuments, History, and Food
Washington DC, USA:"We will go to Washington DC, where we will know the monuments that decorate the National Mall, we will mix with the locals in Georgetown, we will walk the corridors of the White House and we will know firsthand what...
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Why So Many Americans Moved To California And Not The Other Western States
California is a huge state! With almost 40 million people, it's currently larger than the other 10 western states combined. This is due to a wide range of reasons that date all the way back to when California was a remote colony of the...
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Why So Few Americans Live In This HUGE Area Of The West Coast
The west coast of the United States is home to over 50 million Americans. From San Diego and Los Angeles in the south, up to the San Francisco and Sacramento metro areas in central California, and then Portland and Seattle in the north,...
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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...
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Greater Idaho: Why Idaho Wants To Take Over Oregon And Eventually Washington and California Too
Oregon often feels like a progressive state, but once you get outside of Portland and Eugene, and especially beyond the Cascade Mountains, it gets very conservative. Because of this cultural difference, there's been a concerted effort to...
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34 NEW STATES: Why Every Major U.S. City Should Be Its Own State, But Never Will Be
Hawaii was the last state to be admitted to the Union, all the way back in 1959. But since then the country has grown by more than 150 million Americans, the vast majority of which have migrated to the major cities of the country....
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The Top 4 MEGAREGIONS Of The United States: How These Regions Dominate The Country
The United States is comprised of 50 full states and a handful of territories. But over the last few decades, a new concept has risen to explain regions that are interconnected despite state or even international borders: the megaregion....
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Exploring Washington DC on a Segway: A Fun and Efficient Way to See the Sights
Experience the sights of Washington DC like never before with the Segway Human transporter. Glide effortlessly through the city at up to 12 kilometers per hour on this two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle. With its innovative...
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Why So Few Americans Live In This HUGE Area In The Northern Part Of The Country
There are a lot of Americans these days. But despite being the world's third largest country by population, there exists a huge area in the northern part of the contiguous USA that is pretty empty. And this is despite the fact that...
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Oregon Country: How The Pacific Northwest Almost Became Canadian
The Pacific Northwest is a vibrant region of the United States. And British Columbia is an incredible province of Canada. But while both these regions are separated by an international border, at one point, it really wasn't clear whether...
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Why Earth’s Newest Glacier is Inside an Active Volcano
It was the scene of the most cataclysmic natural disaster in American history, a place of unimaginable devastation. Today, the crater of Mt. St. Helens Volcano is experiencing a rebirth — it’s the site of the world’s newest glacier. Not...
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Flight Lessons from a World Champion Drone Racer
Experience the world through two-time Drone Racing League Champion Jordan Temkin’s eyes as we dive into the mechanics and the physics of FPV (First-Person View) drones.
Epic History TV
St. Clair's Defeat: The Battle of the Wabash
On November 4, 1791, Native American forces of the Northwestern Confederacy launched a devastating surprise attack on General Arthur St. Clair’s US Army encampment near the Wabash River. The ensuing battle resulted in catastrophic losses...
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St. Clair's Expedition: An Army Marches Into the Wilderness
General St. Clair's expedition of 1791 aimed to crush Native American resistance in the Northwest Territory and secure US control over the region. Hampered by corruption, supply shortages, and poorly trained troops, the campaign’s...
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The Lavender Scare: McCarthy's Other Crusade
The Red Scare wasn't just about hinting communists. It also resulted in thousands of LGBTQ+ federal workers losing their jobs.
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LinkedIn: Creating Your Profile
Whether you're a current student or well into a successful career, LinkedIn could be one of the most valuable tools in your toolkit. "Creating a Profile" is part one of our two part series on how to set up your LinkedIn account and how...
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Volcanoes: MEDC Response
In the Spring of 1980, the Mount St Helens Volcano in Washington State erupted in one of the most violent events in recorded history. But a human catastrophe was prevented due to the More Economically Developed Country's capacity to...