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The Executive Branch: Powers and Responsibilities
This video explains the executive branch of the US government, led by the president, who ensures that laws are followed. It covers the qualifications to be president, the role of cabinet members, and the president’s duties, such as...
Wonderscape
Amelia Earhart’s Early Achievements and Rise to Fame
This video highlights Amelia Earhart’s groundbreaking journey as the first woman to fly across the Atlantic in 1928. It also covers her rise to fame, her efforts to inspire women in aviation through the Ninety-Nines, and her...
Wonderscape
Eleanor Roosevelt: The New Kind of First Lady
Learn how Eleanor Roosevelt transformed the role of First Lady, using her platform to advocate for civil rights, women’s rights, and the New Deal. From her tireless travel around the U.S. to her groundbreaking press conferences and...
Wonderscape
Key Battles and Figures of the War of 1812
This video highlights key battles and figures in the War of 1812, focusing on the role of Henry Clay and the War Hawks, as well as major conflicts like the Battle of Fort Detroit and the Battle of the Thames. It also explores the burning...
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The Final Steps: How a Bill Becomes a Law
This video explains the final steps in the lawmaking process, including the votes in the House and Senate, the role of the president in signing or vetoing a bill, and what happens if there’s a tie or a veto. Learn about the simple...
Great Big Story
From Auschwitz to the White House, Martin Greenfield's Craft
Martin Greenfield, a Holocaust survivor, creates perfect suits for U.S. Presidents with unparalleled craftsmanship.
Curated Video
Protests at the White House
There is a rich history of protests and demonstrations at the White House and Lafayette Park, from the suffragists' silent pickets to a peace vigil that has spanned across decades.
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First Ladies
The role of the First Lady of the United States has changed over the years. These women have shaped the White House as well as the nation.
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Building The White House
The White House stands as a symbol of freedom, but the story behind its construction reveals some important contradictions.
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Presidential Transportation
U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast."
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The White House
The White House is more than just a residence for the President. Explore the building’s remarkable history and learn how it became a symbol of the United States.
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The Watergate Scandal: Nixon's Downfall and Resignation
This video provides a detailed account of the Watergate scandal, highlighting how President Richard Nixon became the first American president to resign from office in 1974 due to his involvement in the cover-up of the break-in at the...
Wonderscape
Hyperbole: The Art of Exaggeration in Literature
This video unpacks hyperbole, a figure of speech that uses intentional exaggeration for emphasis or humor. It demonstrates hyperbole's widespread use in literature, referencing works by Mark Twain and Lewis Carroll, and includes an...
Financial Times
Controversy clouds US solar development
FT Energy Source - To cut greenhouse gas emissions US President Joe Biden wants solar energy to provide 45 per cent of the nation’s power supply by 2050. It’s a hugely ambitious target, which will require millions, maybe billions of new...
The Guardian
The Limits of Foreign Influence in European Politics
Steve Bannon has been playing an active role in the direction of European populist politics. Journalist Paul Lewis explains the legal limit of that influence. He meets with Bannon to ask his thoughts on the matter and to question whether...
The Guardian
Steve Bannon's "Movement" in Europe
Rightwing populists are on the rise across Europe. As European parliamentary elections approached, Donald Trump's former chief strategist, Steve Bannon has arrived to help. He teamed up with Mischaël Modrikamen in Brussels to create "The...
All In One Social Media
Beginners Guide To Social Media Video Content 🎥 | Here Is Everything You Need To Do!
Ready to elevate your business to the next level? 🚀 In our "Beginner's Guide to Social Video Content," we've got the keys to your brand's success. No more business struggles - discover the simplified step-by-step process for crafting...
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Rule of Law
U.S. Citizens are required to follow the rule of law, a practice that was tested by former president Richard Nixon.
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Puppy Diplomacy and the Cold War
In 1961, a gift from Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to President John F. Kennedy, the adorable pooch Pushinka, brought the men closer together. Did puppy diplomacy prevent an all out nuclear war?
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First Pets of the White House
A succession of presidents and their families have kept animals at the White House, some more unusual than others, including sheep, a raccoon, a snake, and of course, cats and dogs.
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Who was Deep Throat?
Codenamed Deep Throat, FBI chief William Mark Felt, Sr., displayed immense courage to expose abuses of power at the heart of government during the infamous Watergate investigation.
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The Showdown: MacArthur v. Truman
History is packed with epic rivalries, but when U.S. President Harry S. Truman went up against Five Star General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War – there was only going to be one winner.
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The Burning of Washington
During the War of 1812, British forces stormed into Washington, D.C. and set fire to the White House and other federal buildings. Rather than dent U.S. morale, the sacking of Washington served to galvanize the population against the...
Mr. Beat
All the Presidents' Pets
Mr. Beat gives a rundown of all of the pets of all of the American Presidents while they lived in the White House. Yes, all of them. A special thanks to Patreon supporter Zachary F. Parker for suggesting this video!