Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1796
The third episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. This was the first "real" election in American history, as Washington retiring...
Curated Video
America's First President: Setting Precedents
Did you know that George Washington didn’t want to become the first US President? Despite his reluctance, he set many precedents which remain pillars of the office today.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Oliver Ellsworth
Oliver Ellsworth contributed a lot to our country. He was one of the authors of the Great Compromise and is responsible for the Judiciary Act of 1789. [1 min. 5 secs.]