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The March of Time
MOT 1945: BATTLE OF IWO JIMA: UNITED STATES GENERALS
MS US General Holland McTyeire Smith (aka 'Howlin' Mad') (L), Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner, & General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (R) standing on deck of ship talking / LA WS Flags flying on ship, including US flag / VS...
The March of Time
MOT: Pictures of Greece; the end of Nazi occupation - part 16 of 20
MOT 1944: Victory parade through Athens, crowds watching from street and balconies.
The March of Time
MOT: Pictures of Greece; the end of Nazi occupation - part 15 of 20
MOT 1944: Victory parade through Athens, crowds watching from street and balconies.
Religion for Breakfast
Americans Are Religious About America
American Civil Religion Episode 1: "Americans Are Religious About America." This episode is an introduction to American Civil Religion. It launches a 5-part series on the topic. Basically, American Civil Religion is when Americans are...
Curated Video
Betsy Ross Flag: The Flag that Made and Divided America
In 1777, The Betsy Ross Flag was adopted by the thirteen colonies fighting for freedom as the United States’ first official flag. But not everyone in America was free.
Weird History
How Neil Armstrongs Moonwalk Changed History
Neil Armstrong made history on July 20, 1969, by becoming the first man on the moon, but he didn't brag about his experiences on Apollo 11. Facts surrounding the historic mission are more well-known than the story of the man who took...
Curated Video
American Symbols of Freedom
Children recite the Pledge of Allegiance, but do they know why? Students recognize the American flag, but do they understand the history behind it? In this program, students will enjoy exploring the origins, stories, and meaning of our...
Curated Video
Symbols and Ceremonies of the United States
Was there really an Uncle Sam? Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? Why are the flag's colors red, white and blue? Kids will enjoy exploring answers to these questions and learning about the origins and meaning of our country's most...
Curated Video
13 Stripes to 50 Stars: The Growth of America
Animation, live action footage and colorful maps combine to effectively tell the story of the growth of the United States of America. The flag symbolizes the country's growth, starting with 13 stripes and growing to 50 stars. This...
Mr. Beat
Did We Really Land on the Moon?
Yes, we landed on the moon, but it's been almost 45 years since we've been back there. Heck, it's been almost 45 years since we went beyond low Earth orbit. And when I say "we," I mean the United States. Only 12 humans have ever walked...
Curated Video
Citizens Rule: Symbols and Celebrations of America
Was there really an Uncle Sam? Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? Why are the flag's colors red, white and blue? Children will enjoy exploring answers to these questions and learning about the origins and meaning of our country's most...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: United States National Anthem
Listen to a recording of the United States national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner", along with a description of the American flag. [1:18]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Kid Vision: Flag Company Field Trip
Penny and the KidVision VPK kids visit a flag company. They locate the United States on a map, put the pieces of the American flag together, learn how to fold the flag, and say the Pledge of Allegiance. Watch this field trip and get...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Old Glory: The Story of the u.s. Flag
The story of our flag from colonial times until all 50 stars were put in place. Each step is presented through animated sequences. [26:00]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The Star Spangled Battle of Baltimore
NPR interviews a historian about the events leading up to the writing of the United States national anthem (Star-Spangled Banner). Learn why the Battle of Baltimore was a turning point in the War of 1812.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Johns, White Flag
In this video [2:55] Met curator Ian Alteveer on reticence in Jasper Johns's White Flag, 1955.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Story of Our Flag
Follows the evolution of the flag of the United States from the colonial flags to the stars and stripes of today. Shows by animation the development of the western territories into the present states and how this development effected...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Magazine Video: Star Spangled Salute
Launch a video that helps explain the origins of the flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner." [3:52]