Bloomberg
George Will: GOP Not Always Conservative
Jul.02 -- Syndicated columnist George Will talks to Bloomberg Television's David Westin about his new book, "The Conservative Sensibility."
Hearst Metrotone News
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signs a document declaring war.
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signs a document declaring war.
Hearst Metrotone News
President Woodrow Wilson signs a declaration of war against Germany; a newspaper headline reads, War Is Declared By U.S.; soldiers work digging and raking in a military camp lined with tents.
President Woodrow Wilson signs a declaration of war against Germany; a newspaper headline reads, War Is Declared By U.S.; soldiers work digging and raking in a military camp lined with tents.
Hearst Metrotone News
A montage shows a man dropping a letter into a mail bag, men loading mail into a biplane and the biplane taking off as U.S. air mail is initiated.
A montage shows a man dropping a letter into a mail bag, men loading mail into a biplane and the biplane taking off as U.S. air mail is initiated.
Curated Video
SYND 28/03/1969 THE SAUDIA ARABIAN DELEGATE TO THE UNITED NATIONS MAKES A SPEECH IN THE CHAMBER
The Saudi Arabian representative to the United Nations gives an empassioned speech supporting the fight of the Palastinian people to take back their homeland from the Israelis.
1. VS of the delgate giving a passionate speech about Middle...
Sky News
Anti Keystone XL protesters at the White House
Anti Keystone XL protesters at the White House
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princeton, nj: nixon - dedication woodrow wilson center.
cut story "nixon - wilson" shows: shot of building: ms painting of wilson on wall: nixon talking from room "wilson died convinced he was a...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Legacy of president Wilson's racism clouds UN rights office
How do you condemn racism on behalf of the global community while sitting in a building named after a racist With the UN rights office in Geneva housed in mansion named after former United States president Woodrow Wilson some would argue...
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belgium brussells: nixon arrival in brussels
uncut "nixon - arrival" shows: nixon arrives, plane: belgium king beaudain givingf speech: nixon, richard - sof:
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Politicians greet one another in Versailles, France.
Politicians greet one another in Versailles, France.
Curated Video
Fake News And The 1918 Flu
A propaganda machine and a law threatening prison for criticizing the U.S. government encouraged newspapers to censor the 1918 flu and it cost lives.
Bridgeman Arts
Lusitania memorial, anti-war parade, pro-war rally, Roosevelt and Wilson, 1915, 1917, WWI
Lusitania memorial, anti-war parade, pro-war rally, Roosevelt and Wilson.
Curated OER
From World War to Cold War
From peace at the end of World War II, straight back to war. This resource details the changes in leadership in the Soviet Union post World War II. From the brief attempt at democracy, to the Bolshevik Revolution, and finally to Vladimir...
PBS
Reconstruction: The Birth of a Nation - Rewriting History through Propaganda
How historically accurate was the film The Birth of a Nation? Using a video that features clips from the film and analysis from historians, young scholars explore the connection between art and history. Additional activities...
PBS
Veterans Day | All About the Holidays
A quick video details the history of Veterans Day. Viewers discover how the holiday came to be, dating back to 1918 when it was known as Armistice Day, and how it has evolved to the holiday we celebrate currently. A question challenges...
PBS
Flag Day | All About the Holidays
Before celebrating Flag Day, find out how the national holiday came to be. A video sheds light on the involvements of Betsy Ross, Woodrow Wilson, the history of the flag, and examples of how we celebrate the holiday.
The Great War
Champion for Democracy? - Woodrow Wilson
Racist? Man of his time? Master statesman? Naive idealist? Historians still question the political legacy of Woodrow Wilson. Encourage your scholars to engage in the debate by using a biography that traces Wilson's academic and political...
Bill of Rights Institute
Progressivism and The New Deal
Bust those trusts! Scholars investigate the Progressive Era leading to the New Deal in America. They examine the impact legislation had on attempting to control big business in the United States. Are there any parallels to today?
Federal Reserve Bank
The Fed Explains the Central Bank
What does the Federal Reserve actually do? Explore the three main responsibilities of the Fed—setting monetary policy, regulating and supervising banks, and acting as a bank for the federal government—with a short and engaging video.
Curated OER
World War I: The War to End All Wars
Take a look into the life of Woodrow Wilson, US president during World War I. Although he promised "A war to end all wars," and helped create the Treaty of Versailles, the US went back to war in 1939.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Blockades, U Boats, and Sinking of the Lusitania
This video discusses the importance of naval warfare in World War I. Blockades, German u-boats, and the sinking of the Lusitania that brought the US to the brink of war are explained using maps and pictures. Also included is a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: United States Enters World War I
The inevitable happens and the U.S. enters WWI. Watch this video which outlines the reasons leading to this declaration and an excerpt from a speech opposing the decision to declare war. Also included is a question/answer section from...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Live Hangout World Wars Part Ii
Lengthy, in-depth video in which Mr. Tom Richey and fellow history colleague provide a rich team-taught lecture on World War II. Video includes maps and photos. [1:44:30]
Backstory Radio
Backstory Radio: City Upon a Hill: A History of American Exceptionalism [Rebroadcast]
BackStory Radio episode discusses the history of American Exceptionalism and the rhetoric behind it. Audio and transcripts are provided.