Instructional Video11:26
Crash Course

Civil Rights and the 1950s Crash Course US History

12th - Higher Ed
In which John Green teaches you about the early days of the Civil Rights movement. By way of providing context for this, John also talks a bit about wider America in the 1950s. The 1950s are a deeply nostalgic period for many Americans,...
Instructional Video5:55
Wonderscape

Famous Filibusters: History’s Longest and Silliest Moments

K - 5th
This video highlights some of the most memorable filibusters in U.S. Senate history. From Huey Long's quirky recipe readings to Strom Thurmond's record-breaking 24-hour stand against civil rights, discover how senators have used this...
Instructional Video4:39
Mr. Beat

When Does Speech Incite Violence? | Brandenburg v. Ohio

6th - 12th
In episode 17 of Supreme Court Briefs, a KKK leader gets his hate rally on TV, and then promptly gets arrested. Wait a second, what about freedom of speech?
Instructional Video7:22
Hip Hughes History

Miranda vs Arizona: US History Review

6th - 12th
A quick over for students seeking to understand the 1966 Warren Court decision, Miranda v Arizona.
Stock Footage0:27
Getty Images

Second Inauguration of President Lyndon B. Johnson

Pre-K - Higher Ed
EXT Capitol Building in DC where President Lyndon B Johnson is being sworn in at second inauguration / President Johnson walks down steps with others to Chief Justice Earl Warren / Johnson shakes hands with Warren / aerial view of the...
Stock Footage2:18
Getty Images

Nixon Inauguration

Pre-K - Higher Ed
US Navy sailors marching outside US Capitol Building on Inauguration Day / guests arriving, having tickets checked by police officers and US Marines / cars arriving at ceremony / Inaugural Platform (gallery) / East Front of US Capitol /...
Stock Footage1:03
Getty Images

Nixon Inauguration

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Senator EVERETT DIRKSEN (RIL) introducing US Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren at Inauguration ceremony for Richard Nixon / Chief Justice EARL WARREN administering Oath of Office to RICHARD NIXON, wife PAT NIXON standing betwixt...
Stock Footage1:10
Getty Images

Inauguration of Yad Kennedy memorial in Israel

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Yad Kennedy memorial in Judea / Yad Kennedy as seen from a distance / CU Kennedy memorial / pillars and state seals inside memorial / tourists and guests crowded outside / Chief Justice Earl Warren and wife Nina walking to memorial that...
News Clip1:49
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren photo opportunities on steps of US Supreme Court

Higher Ed
MS newly appointed US Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren on Supreme Court steps surrounded by photographers / from behind, Warren climbing steps of Supreme Court, photographers in left fgd and right bkgd / EXT front of US Supreme Court...
News Clip0:21
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Photo opportunity of newly appointed US Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren in his judicial robe

Higher Ed
MS newly appointed US Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren in robe standing in room with paintings and busts on pedestals, elderly black man standing behind him, Warren walks toward camera and into dark / MS photographers crouched taking...
News Clip0:38
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren and wife board plane for Washington, DC

Higher Ed
MS newly appointed US Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren and his wife Nina smiling and waving at top of stairs of United Airlines plane with stewardess / VS warren and wife at bottom of airplane stairs with family, Earl Warren hugs his...
News Clip0:44
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

California's Great Central Valley project is inaugurated

Higher Ed
Crowd with vertical concrete structure and grandstand beyond / VS Gov. Earl Warren steps to podium and presses switch on box and light turns on / people applaud spinning vertical steel component of hydroelectric facility / man holds...
News Clip0:27
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Man assists newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren with judge's robes

Higher Ed
VS elderly black male assistant helps Earl Warren on with judge's robe in room with paintings and bust on pedestal / Note: exact day not known
News Clip1:26
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

A look at who might run for president in 1948 and the inflation they will have to address

Higher Ed
Page in Paramount News synopsis book reading "Who will it be in '48" / Ext. White House and fountain / head shot Harry S Truman with microphone in front of him / CU circular sign with eagle and "Dewey" on it on front of table / looking...
News Clip1:33
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Excitement outside convention hall in Chicago before opening of 1952 Republican National Convention

Higher Ed
Title "Chicago '52" superimposed over cameramen operating movie cameras / title "Report from greatest political show on earth" superimposed over carved wooden figurine of elephant / title "For the GOP - hour of decision" superimposed...
News Clip1:03
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Pres. Dwight Eisenhower addresses the Conference of Governors at the White House

Higher Ed
Title "Meeting in Washington;" fade to CU paper reading White House Conference of Governors May 4-5 1953 Room 474 Executive Office Building Washington DC, presidential seal at top; fade to various shots governors at conference table / CU...
News Clip0:59
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Bernard Baruch bench dedicated among redwoods; Governor Earl Warren and wife present; birthday cake

Higher Ed
Title "Baruch Gets Bench in California Redwoods" superimposed over MPOV down road between redwoods / bench made from giant redwood placed in front of tree / boys walk up to bench to read plaque / pan from boy's face to plaque reading in...
News Clip1:44
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

On its 40th anniversary, the Anti-Defamation League gives 1953 Democratic Legacy Award to Pres. Dwight Eisenhower

Higher Ed
Title "Washington, Anti-Defamation League Honors Pres. Eisenhower" superimposed over award plaque / WS large banquet room at Mayflower Hotel, attendees standing applaud President Dwight Eisenhower as he enters / MS Eisenhower and wife...
Stock Footage0:16
Bridgeman Arts

United States, 1950s: Douglas MacArthur in car with Elmer Robinson and Earl Warren

Pre-K - Higher Ed
United States, 1950s: Douglas MacArthur in car with Elmer Robinson and Earl Warren. Crowd on street, welcome sign. Low angle shot of building, ticker tape. View of street from car. Long shot of parade.
Stock Footage1:56
Getty Images

LBJ Inauguration

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Guests standing on Inaugural Platform, audio of Hail to the Chief / US Marine in Dress B uniform saluting / US Chief Justice EARL WARREN administering Presidential Oath of Office to LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON, First Lady LADY BIRD JOHNSON and...
News Clip1:24
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Archbishop Michael Konstantinides presides over 1952 dedication of St Sophia's Cathedral

Higher Ed
Title "Los Angeles - New Greek Cathedral is Dedicated" superimposed over interior of St. Sophia's Cathedral and congregation / cathedral exterior, crowd in front / procession toward church with maybe priest at head followed by acolytes...
News Clip3:00
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Queen Mother visits New York; Queen Elizabeth attends London film premiere

Higher Ed
Title superimposed over the Queen Mother and Dr. Philip Jessup, "The Queen Mother, Busy Days in New York" / Dignitaries seated on daises during a banquet at Columbia University / The Queen Mother seated next to Dag Hammarskjold / high...
News Clip1:35
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Sen. Robert Taft and the Wisconsin Republican primary, 1952

Higher Ed
Title card: "Political Comeback - Taft Again a Top Contender" superimposed over Ohio Senator Robert Taft and others walking through wrought iron gate / CU republican primary ballot / Taft on stage campaigning to be Republican...
News Clip1:46
Sherman Grinberg Film Library

Stevenson and Eisenhower campaigns; Stevenson in cabin in woods; Eisenhower with Western governors in Boise

Higher Ed
Title "Paramount News follows the Candidates" superimposed over CU elephant and donkey maybe carved statues / large cabin in woods / Democratic presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson with maybe aide walking from cabin / Stevenson...