Instructional Video21:22
Curated Video

Abraham Lincoln Brought to Life in Motion & Color, with History

Pre-K - Higher Ed
What was Abraham Lincoln really like? Lincoln is one of the most celebrated men in American History. But some of his more personal struggles are lost amidst the larger triumphs of his life: Ending slavery in America. Lincoln was a...
Instructional Video0:39
Curated Video

Abraham Lincoln Motivates Us To Never Give Up

3rd - Higher Ed
On President's Day we salute our nation's leaders. One man, in particular, gives us the motivation to conquer each day. Abraham Lincoln not only fought for our country but never gave up until he became our leader. Through...
Instructional Video4:41
Wonderscape

The Evolution of President's Day

K - 5th
Presidents' Day originated as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday, officially becoming a federal holiday in 1885. Over time, the holiday evolved to recognize Abraham Lincoln and other U.S. presidents, with the 1971 Uniform...
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

Juneteenth - A Celebration of Freedom - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
1863 - Seizing upon the Union Army victory at Antietam, Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves held in the rebellious Confederate states. This demonstration of the President’s executive war powers...
Instructional Video2:18
Curated Video

What is Presidents' Day?

9th - Higher Ed
Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. A federal holiday that originally began as a birthday celebration for George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Instructional Video2:31
Curated Video

Juneteenth Explained

9th - Higher Ed
Also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth celebrates the resilience of Black Americans and the historic achievement of abolition itself. But how did it come about?
Instructional Video5:21
Wonderscape

The Story of Negro History Week: A Legacy of Recognition

K - 5th
Learn about the origins of Negro History Week, founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to honor the rich history of Black people. Discover how this week grew into the celebration we know today as Black History Month, inspiring pride and...
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

118 Juneteenth - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
1863 - Seizing upon the Union Army victory at Antietam, Abraham Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves held in the rebellious Confederate states. This demonstration of the President’s executive war powers...
Instructional Video1:40
Encyclopaedia Britannica

Just the Facts: Presidents' Day

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Learn about the history of Presidents' Day, an American holiday that is popularly recognized as honouring presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who were both born in February.
Instructional Video9:47
Rock 'N Learn

Learn the Presidents of the USA (rap song)

K - 5th
Celebrate Presidents’ Day and the entire week with these 3 presidents songs to help you learn the presidents of the United States. Learn the presidents with their inauguration date from Washington to Biden. Learn the presidents by last...
Instructional Video6:00
Clarendon Learning

Thanksgiving for kids: The history of the first Thanksgiving

K - 6th
In our video Thanksgiving for kids: The history of the first Thanksgiving you will learn about the history of our very first "Thanksgiving" and how the holiday as we know it today became official. The story of the first Thanksgiving is...
Instructional Video7:13
Curated Video

Juneteenth, explained

9th - 11th
Why all Americans should honor this day. Subscribe to our channel!'http://goo.gl/0bsAjO' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>channel! When American schoolchildren learn about chattel slavery in the US, we’re often told it ended with...
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

Thanksgiving - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
1621 - Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag natives share an autumn harvest feast; this is believed to be the first Thanksgiving in the colonies. Despite objections, George Washington issues a thanksgiving proclamation to celebrate American...
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

123 Thanksgiving - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
1621 - Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag natives share an autumn harvest feast; this is believed to be the first Thanksgiving in the colonies. Despite objections, George Washington issues a thanksgiving proclamation to celebrate American...
Instructional Video1:39
Makematic

Presidents’ Day

K - 8th
Learn about the origins of Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday dedicated to honoring George Washington and all U.S. Presidents.
Instructional Video8:24
Learning Mole

Thanksgiving

Pre-K - 12th
This animated video class is all about the festival of Thanksgiving in North America. Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn about events around the world.
Instructional Video15:43
Curated Video

How US Feeds Thousands of Forward Deployed Troops in Middle of No Where

6th - Higher Ed
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature about how 1000s of forward-deployed troops are fed in faraway battle zones. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible...
Instructional Video15:11
Curated Video

Daily Life of Navy Chef Cooking 1000s of Meals Inside 13 Billion $ Aircraft Carrier

6th - Higher Ed
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature about the daily life of US Navy chefs serving meals to a crew of more than 5000 operating in their gigantic aircraft carrier. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea...
Instructional Video0:58
PBS

Presidents Day | All About the Holidays

2nd - 6th
A brief video equipped with eye-catching graphics and sound effects explains the ins and outs of the national holiday, Presidents Day. 
Instructional Video1:25
PBS

Juneteenth | All About the Holidays

K - 5th
An eye-catching video details the national holiday, Juneteenth. Find out how and why fellow Americans honor the end of slavery on June 19.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Bodies Move

9th - 10th
In this video [2:18] from the documentary American Masters: Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company has been commissioned by the Ravinia Festival in Chicago to create a dance performance celebrating the...
Instructional Video
Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Thanksgiving Holiday

9th - 10th
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in the Plymouth Colony in 1621. Since then, it was celebrated in various ways and on different days. Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November as a Day of Thanksgiving.