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Author Ralph White recounts the real-life events that inspired his memoir, Getting Out of Saigon, published by Simon & Schuster in April 2023. At age 27, White was sent by Chase Manhattan Bank to manage its Saigon branch during the...

John Schmitz, a history professor at Northern Virginia Community College, discusses his book Enemies Among Us, which explores the relocation, internment, and repatriation of German, Italian, and Japanese Americans during World War II....

In this video, you’ll learn about Ulysses S. Grant, a brave leader during the Civil War and the 18th president of the United States. He was the general who led the Union Army to victory against the Confederacy. Grant was calm, strong,...

Franklin D. Roosevelt, or FDR, was one of the most influential U.S. presidents of the 20th century. In this video, we take a clear, straightforward look at how he led the nation through two of its biggest challenges: the Great Depression...

It was a freezing night in 1776, and things weren’t looking good for George Washington’s army. In this episode, we’ll learn how Washington led a daring surprise attack by crossing the icy Delaware River on Christmas night. His bold move...

In this episode, we dive into the Battle of Midway, a major turning point in World War II. Just months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Navy faced off against Japan in a fierce sea and air battle. You’ll learn how clever...

Imagine being on a hot, rainy island far away during World War II. This video tells the story of the Battle of Guadalcanal, one of the most important battles in the Pacific. It started in 1942 and lasted for many months. American...

H.W. Brands shares that the teacher who had the most influence on his career was his ninth-grade history teacher, Joe DeJardin. Though he didn’t realize it at the time, DeJardin's radical experiment deeply shaped his path. He split the...

Follow the incredible story of a boy who managed to break the March Madness bracket, defying the odds and achieving the impossible.

The mid-1800s saw diverse groups moving into the American interior. While this fueled U.S. growth, it also displaced Indigenous peoples, whose struggles continue today.

Dred Scott's fight for freedom led to a Supreme Court decision that denied citizenship to Black Americans, fuelling tensions that contributed to the Civil War.

In 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces attacked Washington D.C., burning the White House and the Capitol, an act that galvanized American resilience.

Thanksgiving is one of the most well-known American holidays. But how did it come about? And how is it perceived by different communities today?

Historians are always finding new information from the past, in primary sources like letters, diaries, and government documents, which can change our understanding of historic events.

What did the United States look like after the Revolution? Discover how economic, governmental and social challenges in the post-war period led to lasting reforms that fulfilled the promise of independence.

The Battle of New Orleans was the final major conflict of the War of 1812. It ended in an unlikely victory for the U.S over Great Britain, helping to foster a newfound sense of national pride.

The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise that Americans make to their country. It's also a way to show they are proud to be American. In this video, learn what the Pledge of Allegiance says, and what it means.

The Southwest of the United States is often touted as one of the fastest growing regions in the country. But that really only applies to a few key areas, namely Las Vegas and Phoenix in the west, and large Texan cities in the east. But...

A video entitled "The Lost Generation" which explores writers of the Lost Generation and the works they produced during the 1920s.

Eight renowned researchers provide real-world examples of the relevance of Theory of Knowledge (TOK) concepts in their research. This interdisciplinary TOK Sampler explores the challenges associated with public and private...

The Battle of the Wabash or St. Clair's defeat was a battle fought in 1791 on the Wabash river, near present day Fort Recovery, Ohio. The battle is also reffered as the Battle of a Thousand Slain. It's the US Army's Biggest or...

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...

The Great Lakes are a tremendous resource for the United States. In an age of climate change where water is becoming more scarce, the states and surround the Great Lakes are in an enviable position for the future. Despite this, however,...