Cerebellum
The Declaration Of Independence - Influences On The Declaration
The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, is critical for American citizens to understand their importance in defining their freedoms and the foundation of democracy. This video talks about some of the documents and thinkers...
Cerebellum
American Presidents - 4th - 6th Presidents
The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...
Cerebellum
America: Growth Of A New Nation 1798-1814 - Judicial Review
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. In this edition of America’s...
Professor Dave Explains
Thomas Jefferson: Author of the Declaration of Independence (1801 - 1809)
Thomas Jefferson was quite an interesting fellow. He was definitely a genius, as he was an expert in pretty much everything you could be an expert of. He was a great writer, too. But there is a little of hypocrisy in there for good...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: Declaration of Independence
Learn more about the history and context of the Declaration of Independence in this interview with Encyclopaedia Britannica Senior Editor Jeff Wallenfeldt.
Professor Dave Explains
James Madison: Father of the Constitution (1809 - 1817)
James Madison was a tiny fellow, but he packed a political punch. He was absolutely pivotal in the drafting of both the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and he started the Democratic-Republican Party with Thomas Jefferson, all before...
Curated Video
Are you 'Black' or 'African American?'
Throughout American history people of the African Diaspora have been called so many things...all the things...but what does it truly mean, and how does it impact or affect the way we see ourselves.
Professor Dave Explains
John Adams: His Rotundity (1797 - 1801)
Who is up after Georgie? Why it's John Adams! He helped with the Declaration of Independence and in general was one of the most important founding fathers. What else did he do? Check it out here!
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Louisiana Purchase
This video provides a brief overview of the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on the United States. It explains how Thomas Jefferson, concerned about the future of New Orleans, negotiated with France to purchase the city and the...
Curated Video
Using Voice Effectively: Emphasizing the Actor or the Action
This video provides a clear explanation of how to effectively use voice in writing by switching between active and passive voices. It discusses the reasons for choosing one over the other and provides examples to illustrate each case.
Getty Images
Montage of shots of the Jefferson Memorial
Montage of shots of the Jefferson Memorial at The National Cherry Blossom Festival on April 03, 2011 in Washington, DC (Footage by Getty Images)
Sky News
Snowy Rocky Mountains around Jefferson, Colorado
Snowy Rocky Mountains around Jefferson, Colorado
Curated Video
Security, Film, Fashion
US and Japan Sign Security Pact
In an unprecedented and historic ceremony at the White House, President Eisenhower and Japan's Premier Kishi sign a new 10-year security treaty elevating Japan to the status of an ally. The treaty is...
Curated Video
Schools Are Open In One Georgia District. Masks Aren't Required.
As a new school year begins, Jefferson, Georgia, is a city divided.
Curated Video
USA: JEFFERSON DNA TEST CARRIED OUT
English/Nat
The controversy over President Thomas Jefferson's sex life is almost as old as the country he was instrumental in creating.
After nearly 200 years of debate, evidence, and now D-N-A testing, the controversy over whether...
Curated Video
Governor Perdue has ordered state agencies to reduce water consumption immediately by 10 to 15 percent. The AP's Jason Bronis reports.
HEADLINE: Expert warns Southeast drought could worsen
CAPTION: More than a third of the Southeast is in exceptional drought and severe to extreme drought plagues some western states, where the dry weather helped fuel catastrophic...
AFP News Agency
VOICED : The art of diplomacy: inside the US State Department rooms
Inside the dull beige maze of the US State Department visitors can step back in time to rooms lined with period decor recalling the era of the American Revolution
Curated Video
Inauguration of President William Jefferson Clinton, Part 1
Swearing -in and Inauguration of President William Jefferson Clinton
Washington DC
January 20, 1993
from Clinton Presidential Library
Curated Video
RR9924/C JEFFERSON: REUNION
USA, CHARLOTTESVILLE, RECENT: jib track from statue of Thomas Jefferson to front of Monticello, Jefferson's plantation house; family group assemble; tilt from white boy to black man; marble bust of Thomas Jefferson; tilt from tree to...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : The art of diplomacy: inside the US State Department rooms
Inside the dull beige maze of the US State Department visitors can step back in time to rooms lined with period decor recalling the era of the American Revolution
Curated Video
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President Trump reverses decision on G-7 Summit location, Atatiana Jefferson's funeral stalled and Mike Posner finishes walking across the country