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What is Presidents' Day?
Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. A federal holiday that originally began as a birthday celebration for George Washington, the first President of the United States.
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Presidential Transportation
U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast."
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Responsibility: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Supreme Commander of Allied Forces during the Second World War, Dwight D. Eisenhower had a duty to serve for the common good. On the eve of D-Day, the responsibility fell on his shoulders to wait – or to strike.
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The Watergate Tapes
Installed in selected rooms at the White House on the President’s orders, this is the story of how a state-of-the-art recording system ultimately led to Richard Nixon’s downfall.
John D Ruddy
Presidents of the USA Part 2
An animated video outlining the Presidents of the United States from Theodore Roosevelt to Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Espresso Media
Garwin: The Importance of Science and Education in a Complex World
Garwin part 1/11: In this video, Richard Garwin reflects on the significant events and challenges of the atomic age, including the Cuban Missile Crisis and the threat of nuclear proliferation. He emphasizes the importance of education...
National WWII Museum
What Would You Do? Scenario: Bombing to Invade
The D-Day invasion was critical to the Allies defeating Nazi Germany. However, they needed to make sure Hitler could not get resources to France to fight back. Should the Allies bomb the rail lines feeding the German army through France...
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President Eisenhower 1953 Inaugural Address
President Dwight D. Eisenhower was a principled man who valued common sense, decency, and national security, and who made these values the cornerstones of his eight years in office. Middle and high schoolers watch as the 33rd president...
US National Archives
Internet Archive: Department of War: True Glory
Video [1:21:02] published in 1945 by the Department of War in conjunction with British Government surveys entire WWII campaign in Western Europe from just before D-Day to the surrender of Germany in May 1945.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Implementing Brown
Point/counterpoint commentary on the president's actions after the Brown ruling; from American Experience: "Eisenhower." [6:32]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: 60 Second Presidents: Dwight D. Eisenhower
60-Second Presidents video on the two term president, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Students can follow along the video with a fact sheet and read background essay for additional information. [1:21]
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: President Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower's popularity during and after World War II make him a likely candidate for president. He was the last president to be born in the 1800s. [2:00]
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International World History Project: Dwight D. Eisenhower Ww2 D Day Address
Listen to the speech given by Dwight D. Eisenhower that rallied the U.S. troops before the D-Day invasion in WWII.