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History Kids: Constitutional Amendments 11 - 15
The video discusses the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution. It explores how these amendments have shaped our country and affected the lives of citizens, particularly focusing on issues such as...
Weird History
Timeline For The Hunt For John Wilkes Booth
On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC. Much has been written about Booth's motivations: that he was a Confederate sympathizer, or suffering from professional jealousy, or simply...
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.
Mr. Beat
The Differences Between the North and South Before the Civil War
Mr. Beat teaches a geography lesson to help explain what caused the American Civil War.
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1939 MONTAGE LA WS Marian Anderson singing on steps of Lincoln Memorial during open-air concert on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939 / WS PAN Crowd listening to concert with Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument in background / Washington, DC, USA
1939 MONTAGE LA WS Marian Anderson singing on steps of Lincoln Memorial during open-air concert on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939 / WS PAN Crowd listening to concert with Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument in background / Washington,...
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This Week In History 4/12 - 4/18
This Week In History 4/12 - 4/18 (Footage by Getty Images)
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This Week In History 12/27 - 1/2
This Week In History 12/27 - 1/2 (Footage by Getty Images)
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
Scenes of Republican convention in Chicago, signs supporting Gen. MacArthur
Various shots crowded convention floor, signs supporting Douglas MacArthur and large photograph of Abraham Lincoln and signs of state names / MS person resting head on railing, can see 'Win with Ike' sign
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
New Yorkers offer their views on the separation of church and state, 1935
Title card: "Church", "State", "?" and "Should They Mix" superimposed over a Gothic steeple dissolving into the US Capitol / CU clergyman speaking outside and in church / CU man sitting in vehicle speaking, young son sits next to him /...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Pres. Franklin Roosevelt visits Mount Rushmore for unveiling of Thomas Jefferson carving
Title card: "ROOSEVELT TRIBUTE" superimposed over fade in to partially completed carving on Mt Rushmore / MS Pres. Franklin Roosevelt looks up at carving from inside open top car, sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who made the carving, stands...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Pres. Franklin Roosevelt honors Abraham Lincoln
Car arrives at Lincoln Memorial; military personnel and spectators on steps / President Franklin Roosevelt and his naval aide Captain Wilson Brown standing outside memorial / low angle MS the statue of Abraham Lincoln / WS Roosevelt...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church gets a Lincoln document
Title card: "Washington - Pres. Eisenhower Sees Lincoln Document Unveiled" superimposed over exteriors New York Avenue Presbyterian Church / church from several angles / CU statue of Abraham Lincoln / Lincoln Room sign on door / group of...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Lincoln Day box supper is held by Republican Party in Washington, DC
Title "Washington - GOP rallies at Box Supper" superimposed over wide shot of guests at supper / WS guests at supper in convention hall / band playing, on wall behind them large photo portraits of President Dwight Eisenhower and Vice...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Statue of young Abraham Lincoln unveiled in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1932
Title card: "Indiana Dedicates Lincoln Memorial - Huge statue of Great Emancipator as 'Hoosier Youth' unveiled at Fort Wayne" / statue of young Abraham Lincoln unveiled / CU plaque "Abraham Lincoln the Hoosier Youth" / audience applauds...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
President Franklin Roosevelt and KS Governor Alf Landon campaign in 1936 presidential race
LS two-car motorcade with Pres. Franklin Roosevelt riding in open top car onto drought-ravaged farmer's field / LS cows in pasture / MS horse in pasture / dry, lifeless field of sun-scorched crops / MS of Roosevelt in car / CU Roosevelt...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Tillie Balaban presents Mamie Eisenhower with letter from Mary Lincoln to Queen Victoria thanking her for her condolences on Lincoln's death
Title Card: "Mrs. Lincoln Letter Given to Mrs. Eisenhower" superimposed over First Lady Mamie. Eisenhower and Mrs. Barney (Tillie) Balaban coming out of White House / MS Eisenhower comes outside the White House, followed by Mrs. Barney...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
1956 Republican Party Convention at San Francisco's Cow Palace
Title superimposed on a coin with profiles of Dwight Eisenhower and Abraham Lincoln: "Convention - Republicans at San Francisco" / An aerial view of the Cow Palace where the 1956 Republican National Convention is being held / A...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Camera tours newly renovated White House and French Ambassador presents clock to Pres. Harry Truman
Title: "You're Invited: Let's Visit 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue" superimposed over Ext of newly decorated White House / MS White House with fountains in foreground / Shot from inside as door man opens doors / Ride-in shot from outside into...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Steel company leaders fight government seizure
After presidential order to seize control of steel industry, US Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer at desk / statue of Abraham Lincoln outside United States Court of Appeals / heads of steel companies pose for group photo outside...
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US Presidential portraits on paper money
/ Pointer indicates presidential portrait on five dollar bill / CU President George Washington portrait on one dollar bill / CU President Thomas Jefferson portrait on two dollar bill / CU President Abraham Lincoln's portrait on five...