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The Devastating Impact of Jim Crow: From Freedmen’s Towns to Black Wall Street
Discover the tragic events that unfolded during the Jim Crow era, from the destruction of thriving Black communities like East St. Louis and Tulsa's Black Wall Street to the widespread violence of the Red Summer. This video highlights...
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Wrong Side of History: Black Heritage and Representation
Explore the evolution of Black history in America, from the struggle for recognition to the impact of Black History Month. Learn about media's role in shaping perceptions and the ongoing debates on how best to honor Black heritage. Black...
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Addressing Homelessness: Federal and Community Efforts
This video explores how federal programs like the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant and Section 8 vouchers aim to combat homelessness, alongside community-based solutions. Learn about the importance of providing housing, income...
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Katherine Johnson's Impact on the U.S. Space Program
This video highlights Katherine Johnson's vital contributions to NASA, from calculating trajectories for the first manned space missions to helping bring Apollo 13 safely back to Earth. Her mathematical expertise was instrumental in the...
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Bank Runs and the Rise of FDR’s New Deal
This video covers the bank runs of the Great Depression, where panic led people to withdraw their savings, causing many banks to fail. It also explores the impact of widespread unemployment and how Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal...
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The End of the War of 1812 and Its Impact
This video examines the conclusion of the War of 1812, focusing on the Treaty of Ghent and its effects. While the treaty restored prewar boundaries, it left a lasting impact on American Indian tribes and the Federalist Party. Despite the...
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Understanding the Twenty-First Amendment and the End of Prohibition
This video explains the Twenty-First Amendment, which repealed the Eighteenth Amendment and ended Prohibition in 1933. Discover how this amendment allowed states to set their own alcohol regulations and why Congress used state...
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Response to Bloody Sunday
This video explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s actions following the violence of Bloody Sunday. Determined to continue the fight for voting rights, Dr. King led a symbolic march, worked closely with President Johnson, and helped secure a...
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Kamala Harris: From Presidential Candidate to Historic Vice President
This video chronicles Kamala Harris's journey from her 2020 presidential campaign to becoming the first woman, Black American, and Asian American Vice President of the United States. Despite setbacks, Harris has continued to fight for...
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Exploring George Washington: From Early Life to Founding Father
Dive into the fascinating early life of George Washington, America's first president, and uncover the formative experiences that shaped him into a key figure in the nation's history. From his birth in Virginia to his adventures in...
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The Challenges and Changes in Space Exploration
Explore the complexities of space exploration, from its awe-inspiring achievements to its tragic setbacks. Learn about pivotal events like the Challenger and Columbia disasters, which reshaped perceptions of space travel. Delve into the...
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The Prohibition Era: Understanding the Eighteenth Amendment
Explore the history and impact of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, known as the Prohibition Amendment, which prohibited the manufacturing, transportation, and sale of intoxicating liquors. Learn about the...
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The Enduring Legacy of George Washington
Explore the final years of George Washington at Mount Vernon and his lasting legacy as a foundational figure in American history. Discover his impact through monuments like Mount Rushmore and the Washington Monument, his portrayal on the...
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The Foundational Presidency of George Washington
Dive into George Washington's presidency, highlighting his involvement in the Constitutional Convention, his unanimous election, and his precedent-setting actions as the first President of the United States. Learn about his contributions...
Curated Video
Forging Boundaries: King Offa and the Rise of Mercia
In the eighth century, England was still a land of fragmented kingdoms with shifting boundaries. During this time, Mercia became the most powerful kingdom under King Offa, who commissioned the construction of Offa's Dyke—a massive...
Curated Video
The Rise of Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms in England
In 571, the Angles and Saxons launched renewed attacks, leading to their near-complete victory by the end of the sixth century. The Britons were pushed to the western fringes of their former lands, while the Germanic tribes established...
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The Introduction of the Euro
At the beginning of 2002 a new currency, the Euro, was launched; it had taken ten years to organize. The new money was to serve as a common currency for the nations of the European Union.
One Minute History
198 - Code Talkers - One Minute History
In the heat of battle, knowledge is power. Messages must be sent and received quickly, accurately and if you plan on winning, they need to be encoded. October 1918 (World War I) France - Native American men from Oklahoma organize a...
Great Big Story
Judah the Time Lord, mastering time with atomic clocks
Delve into the precise world of atomic clocks with Judah, the man who keeps the U.S. on time, from phones to power grids.
Great Big Story
Meet President Kevin Baugh, ruler of the micronation Molossia
Discover Molossia, a unique micronation founded by Kevin Baugh, featuring its own currency, time zone, and space program.
The Guardian
Contoversy and Criticism with Mufti Qavi
As Qandeel's provacative social media presence grew, she became a voice for women seeking to control their sexuality. With this new status and visibility came criticism and risk. Mufti Qavi, a senior cleric, expressed disapproval of her...
Curated Video
Global Trade
Dr. Forrester explains how global trade evolved and what global trade is like today. She discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the global market.
Curated Video
The Mexican Culture in America
Dr. Forrester talks about the Mexican-American culture and how it has influenced our culture in the United States.
Curated Video
Woodrow Wilson
Dr. Forrester provides a biography of the twenty-eighth president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson. She focuses on his strong belief in education.