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Battle for the South How did the Union Strategy prevail in the American Civil War? DOCUMENTARY
Battle for the South How did the Union Strategy prevail in the American Civil War? DOCUMENTARY
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Civil War Female Spies
In a world traditionally dominated by men, female spies took advantage of gender stereotypes to go unnoticed and gather information during the U.S. Civil War.
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The Civil War: Events and Effects
Dr. Forrester reviews key events of the Civil War and discusses changes in the South resulting from the war.
Hip Hughes History
The Gettysburg Address Explained (Feat. John Renn) US History Review
An overview of one of the most historic speeches in US History with a deep dive from John Renn, a Social Studies teacher from Portland Middle School.
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Industry & Supply: The Race to Get Civil War Soldiers Frontline Resources
Supplying almost three million soldiers with the food, clothes and resources they needed to fight the Civil War was no easy task. So which side proved most successful?
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Reasons The North Went to War
Think you know all about the American Civil War? Think again! This is the untold story of why the North took up arms against the South.
Weird History
He Was The Craziest Civil War General
In 1859, Congressman Daniel Sickles shot and killed the man sleeping with his wife. After escaping a prison sentence, Sickles disobeyed orders in the Civil War and lost a leg. After the war, General Dan Sickles donated the leg to the...
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Battle of Gettysburg: Bird's-Eye View | Animated History
As the American Civil War raged in the summer of 1863, what began as a small skirmish outside the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania quickly escalated into the bloodiest battle of the war. Over three days of brutal fighting, the Union army...
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The Birth of Photojournalism
At the height of the American Civil War, New York photographer Mathew Brady pioneered the art of Photojournalism - and brought the harsh realities of war home for the very first time.
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The Gettysburg Address: The Two-Minute Speech That Saved America
It’s got fewer words than the average rap song, and takes less time to read than it does to boil an egg. So how did the Gettysburg Address inspire a global movement for democratic change that’s still shaping our lives today?
John D Ruddy
Gettysburg Address
An animated video featuring the iconic speech of Abraham Lincoln given during the American Civil War.
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The Bloodiest Race Riot in US History
It began as a protest against the Conscription Act of 1863 – but quickly descended into the bloodiest race riot in US history. So why did New York’s White working class kill at least 120 people during the New York Draft Riots?
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The Camera: How The Camera Exposed The Reality of The Civil War
The camera changed how many Americans saw the Civil War – and exposed millions to the horrors of conflict for the very first time.
John D Ruddy
American Civil War in 10 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the American Civil War, how it started, what politics led to it, the key battles of the war and the key players such as Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee.
Getty Images
Gettysburg National Military Park
memorials for soldiers lost in pivotal July 1863 battle cover the battlefield Gettysburg National Military Park on June 14, 2008 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (Footage by Getty Images)
Getty Images
Gettysburg National Military Park
memorials and cannon batteries give visitors a glimpse of the bloody battle that turned the Pennsylvania fields into one of America's most historic sites Gettysburg National Military Park on June 14, 2008 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Descendants of Grant, Lincoln, Meade, and Lee at the 70th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg
MS men in overcoats standing in front of Lincoln bust at the Gettysburg National Cemetery are Ulysses S. Grant III, Robert Lincoln Beckwith, George E. Meade, and George G. Lee; the men have gathered at the cemetery for the 70th...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Gettysburg National Cemetery commemorates 70th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
Grave markers in Gettysburg National Cemetery, monuments in bg, tree in fg / rows of markers, information sign in fg / headstones, trees in bg / cannon on sides of headstone / Boy Scout stands by grave with hat over heart, headstones in bg
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Haunted America: The Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg is the site of the largest, costliest and deadliest battle of the Civil War, with more than 50,000 estimated casualties.
Curated OER
American Civil War History - Part 2/3
A quiet, serene town in Pennsylvania became the setting for an integral battle in the Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg, Lee's second invasion of the North, failed to secure ground for the Confederacy. This video, part two in a series,...
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War: Maps of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (1863)
Animated map series of the Battle of Gettysburg brings the Civil War to life in a video depicting key people, re-enactments and battle strategy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1844 1877: The Battle of Gettysburg
Discusses the Battle of Gettysburg and the impact it had. [12:17]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1844 1877: The Battle of Gettysburg
The battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the Civil War. In this video, Kim discusses the battle and its consequences. [12:17]
A&E Television
Historyvault.com: Haunted History: Ghosts of Gettysburg: Episode S1 E2
Hundreds of witnesses have encountered the paranormal in Gettysburg, PA. What do these spirits want us to know about the bloodiest battle ever fought on North American soil? Watch this video [43:00] to learn more.