A quick overview of the unanimous electoral contest of 1788-1789 bringing George Washington into the presidency.

Ratification of the Constitution was a contentious process, but America’s Jews, in contrast to many other religious groups, supported ratification by large margins.

An animated video outlining the Presidents of the United States from George Washington to William McKinley.

How do you define implied powers? How did the Supreme Court interpret them? Where are implied powers found in the US Constitution. In this dynamic lecture we explain the basics so ur understanding of the Constitution is anything but!

A summary video lecture of the Presidential Election of 1820 between James Monroe and uhm... well nobody.

On 13 September 1759, on the Plains of Abraham near the city of Quebec, an outnumbered British army fought a battle that would change the history of the world: the Battle of Quebec. For the past three years, Britain and France were...

Ever wonder what living in the White House is like? That's easy: It's weird! Life in the White House for the first family (its only permanent residents) is like a cross between living in a fortress, a resort, and a museum - but somehow...

The third episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. This was the first "real" election in American history, as Washington retiring...

Whiskey fanned the flames of a Pennsylvanian tax uprising that lasted for three years!

Covers John Adams and Jefferson, such as Alien Sedition Act, Nullification, the Election of 1800, the Louisiana Purchase and Constitutional Power.

The second episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. George Washington decided not to retire, yet political division was already...

This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the District of Columbia.

Did you know that little over a year into the American Revolutionary War, the US army had been reduced to just 3,000 men? But over ten crucial days, all of that changed thanks to one man: George Washington.

In a time when politics are both polarizing and partisan, meet two leaders who are reshaping the future of lawmaking by incorporating Silicon Valley thinking to introduce bipartisan legislation.

A video lecture outlining the Presidential Election of 1808.

Dr. Polisar closes this course with an exploration of all Herzl achieved in just eight years and a discussion of what aspiring leaders and statesmen can learn from him.

The White House is perhaps the most iconic work of architecture in America - learn how it's design and style represents power, democracy and liberty.

Today, barbecue is a big part of American culture. But did you know that this staple of the great American menu is actually older than the United States itself?

By day, Matt Beat is a high school history teacher. By night, the multi-instrumentalist writes and records songs about dead Presidents. Actual dead Presidents. Not the rap duo. He is recording them chronologically, and these are the...

Discusses the French trading networks, their alliances with Native Americans, and their conflicts with settlers. This video looks at the impact of guns on Native American culture. It also looks at the French and Native American Wars that...

Who were the two superpowers in the 18th century? What territory did France and Britain control during this time? What event started the seven years war? The Battle For North America, Part 1

Did you know that George Washington didn’t want to become the first US President? Despite his reluctance, he set many precedents which remain pillars of the office today.

This video discusses the history of voting rights in the United States, highlighting the struggles and achievements of marginalized groups such as women, Black Americans, and Native Americans. It emphasizes the importance of voting and...

As the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolution and our country’s first president, George Washington was one of America’s most respected leaders. Washington spent his early years working on his family’s Virginia...