Instructional Video2:18
Curated Video

What is Presidents' Day?

9th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video11:55
Mr. Beat

The Most Underrated American President

6th - 12th
Here's the story of James K. Polk, the most underrated President in American history. He did more in four years as President than most Presidents do in eight.
Instructional Video
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Fifty Four Forty or Fight

6th - 8th
Discusses the role James K. Polk played in the expansion of the United States, negotiations over the Oregon territories and Texas, and the drawing of the boundary with Canada. [4:08]