Instructional Video6:25
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1992

6th - 12th
The 52nd Presidential election in American history took place on November 3, 1992. (clip of Bush- read my lips, no new taxes) Yeah, George H.W. Bush had alienated most conservatives by straight up breaking that pledge. I mean, man, he...
Instructional Video24:46
The Wall Street Journal

Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton on the Republican Agenda After the Midterms

Higher Ed
Following the midterms, Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton discusses why the Republicans didn’t win over more swing voters and how they’ll use their new share of power in Washington.
Instructional Video4:59
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1904

6th - 12th
The 30th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1904. Theodore Roosevelt was running for re-election. Hold up. Teddy Roosevelt? Re-election? What happened to McKinley? Let's rewind three years. Back on...
Instructional Video7:32
Cerebellum

American Presidents - 33rd-37th Presidents

9th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video11:34
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 2016

6th - 12th
The 58th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 2016. The biggest thing Barack Obama could take credit for was a rebounding economy. Just before election day, unemployment was under 5%. Sure, plenty of...
Instructional Video5:04
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1988

6th - 12th
The 51st Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1988. It was the earliest one I remembered. By many accounts, Ronald Reagan had a solid Presidency. He helped end the Cold War, and the economy remained strong....
Instructional Video1:33
The March of Time

1952: DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATE: Senators Estes Kefauver (1903-1963) & Richard B. Russell (1897-1971 ) sitting side by side w/ WTVJ microphones, SOT Russell talking about working in Washington, Kefauver about importance of primaries.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1952: DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATE: Senators Estes Kefauver (1903-1963) & Richard B. Russell (1897-1971 ) sitting side by side w/ WTVJ microphones, SOT Russell talking about working in Washington, Kefauver about...
Instructional Video6:51
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1968

6th - 12th
The 46th Presidential election in American history took place on November 5, 1968. Sure, President Lyndon Johnson kicked butt in the 1964 election, but what a difference four years makes. In case you didn't know, the 1960s were probably...
Instructional Video6:11
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1960

6th - 12th
The 44th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1960. It was the first election in which Alaska and Hawaii could both participate. Dwight Eisenhower had a pretty good run, but he was the first President...
Instructional Video1:58
Curated Video

The Origin of Earth Day Explained

9th - Higher Ed
On April 22, 1970, the US went climate crazy – as 20 million Americans took part in the very first Earth Day.
Instructional Video2:03
Curated Video

Elections in the United States

9th - Higher Ed
How do elections actually work?
Instructional Video21:58
Wonderscape

History Kids: Kamala Harris

K - 5th
Learn all about Kamala Harris. Explore her background and career path that led her from California politics to being the first woman vice president, the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. government, and the first African-American and...
Instructional Video11:13
Mr. Beat

Top 5 Vice Presidents in American History

6th - 12th
In this video, Mr. Beat counts down his top five greatest Vice Presidents in American history.
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Strom Thurmond at 100

9th - 10th
The NPR offers a summary of the political career of Strom Thurmond, the oldest serving Senator in the United States.