Mazz Media
Hail to the Chief: Presidential Elections
Presidential Elections brings the electoral process to life. Students will learn about political "platforms" and party "tickets," as well as fascinating facts about former presidents that will stimulate classroom discussion. In addition,...
Mazz Media
Citizens Rule: Our Founding Documents
This program introduces students to the two documents that laid the foundation for our government. Live-action reenactments, colorful animated graphics and maps help tell the stories of how the Declaration of Independence and the United...
Mazz Media
American Revolution
This live-action video program is about the word American Revolution. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word American Revolution through use of video footage, photographs,...
PBS
Budgeting Basics
You can take a cue from George Washington by becoming commander in chief of your finances.
Wonderscape
Parts of Speech: Understanding the Building Blocks of Sentences
In this video, the teacher explains the different parts of speech, including nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. The teacher provides examples and explanations for each part of speech, highlighting their functions and how...
Weird History
What Was Hygiene Like In Colonial America
Personal hygiene in the 1700s was heavily maintained through a complicated balance of practicality, religious belief, and social position. Men and women living in colonial America washed their bodies and clothes with varying degrees of...
Teen Kids News
Washington Monument
Sebastian tells us about the tallest structure in Washington DC... as the first monument to have been built it fittingly honors the first president of the United States.
Getty Images
HD Federal Building Education_Zoom (1080/24P)
Zoom in to the exterior of the Department of Education with 'No Child Left Behind' display in Washington, DC.
Getty Images
One Dollar Bills - Falling From Heaven
One dollar bills that fall quickly to form a stack of cash.
Getty Images
Washington Monument from the Jefferson Memorial
The Washington Monument viewed through the pillars of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington D.C.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
President Dwight Eisenhower delivers State of Union Address in Washington, DC
Title "Paramount news presents - Washington" superimposed over shot of exterior of US Capitol / title card: "Report from the President" / title "State of the Union Address" superimposed over Pres. Dwight Eisenhower with officials behind...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
At a German-American Bund rally, Fritz Kuhn expresses support for the US Bill of Rights, claims Jewish link with Communism
High angle WS Fritz Kuhn, leader of the German-American Bund, stands at podium during a rally of that organization at Madison Square Garden; a large portrait of George Washington serves as backdrop behind the stage; SOT Kuhn, speaking in...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Pres. Dwight Eisenhower's State of the Union speech features a birthday greeting for 73-year-old House Speaker Sam Rayburn
Title: "State of the Union - 84th Congress Hears President" superimposed over US Pres. Dwight Eisenhower addressing a joint session of Congress / EXT US Capitol / INT rear shot Eisenhower escorted down aisle of Congress / Front view of...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Reenactment of wedding of George Washington and Martha Custis on Du Pont Estate in Jacksonville, FL
Title card: "Colonial party staged on the Du Pont Estate! Jacksonville thrilled by re-enactment of Custis wedding attended by Washingtons" / pan across people in costumes at reenactment of wedding at Epping Forest, Alfred I. Du Pont's...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
British Ambassador to US Philip Kerr, Lord Lothian, speaks to members of both Houses of Virginia State Legislature in Williamsburg, VA
WS SOTs British Ambassador to US Philip Kerr, a/k/a Lord Lothian, speaking to members of both Houses of Virginia State Legislature in Williamsburg, VA / MS SOT Lord Lothian talks about the American Revolution and its effects on the UK
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Virginia Gov. John Pollard leads governors in tribute to George Washington's relatives on Mother's Day weekend
Title card: "Mother's Day Observed As Governors Pay Tribute To Mary Washington - Gov. Pollard of Virginia conducts Chief Executives to Fredericksburg shrine" / Elevation shots Governor John Pollard leads parade of Governors and their...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
George Washington Memorial Highway dedication; portrayal of Washington's farewell to officers
Title card: "Governors Dedicate George Washington Memorial Highway - Governor Ely of Massachusetts speaks at unveiling of Agawam tablet" / unveiling with American flag reveals bronze tablet imbedded in rock surrounded by crowd / closer...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Audio of Pres. Dwight Eisenhower's "State of the Union" speech over CU the US Constitution
VO Pres. Dwight Eisenhower delivers his State of the Union address over CU pan US Constitution / CU portrait of George Washington / CU portrait of Thomas Jefferson
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Current US First Lady Bess Truman and incoming First Lady Mamie Eisenhower meet at the White House
Title superimposed on the White House, "Meanwhile - In Washington" / The North Portico; Mamie Eisenhower gets out of a limousine wearing a heavy fur coat and walks past / a group of photographers working / Eisenhower walks inside and...
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
Platinum medal for 200th birthday of Washington
Title card: "First Washington Bicentennial Medal Struck at Mint - Representative Sol Bloom supervises making of platinum token for President in Philadelphia" / SOT Bloom says that medal is first in platinum made in US, woman and man...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Big parade celebration for battle anniversary in New Jersey, 1932
Title card: "Elizabeth Celebrates Historic Fight in Bicentennial Parade - Mayor John Kenah and Colonel Dudley review marchers on 152nd anniversary of the Battle of Elizabethtown" / band and soldiers marching down broad street, crowds...