National Woman's History Museum
Women's History Minute: Grace Hopper
Navy WAVE, Rear Admiral, developer of the Mark 1, an early electronic computer. Grace Hopper is the subject of a short Women's History Minute that introduces viewers to this amazing electronics pioneer.
C-SPAN
On This Day: USS Cole Bombing
In October 2000 the USS Cole was attacked. Academics learn about the history of the USS Cole, and the events that occurred on the day of the bombing. Video clips also show President Clinton's response and how procedures were enacted to...
C-SPAN
On This Day: The Creation of the U.S. Naval Academy
The engaging resource explains the history of the Naval Academy and its impact on future leaders, such as President Carter. Scholars learn the importance of creating a school to train naval officers and how the Navy used funds to start...
National WWII Museum
What Would You Do? Scenario: Battle of the Philippine Sea
Pupils get an overview of the Battle of the Philippine Sea during World War II, including why the navy ignored protocol to try to save their pilots. The images and audio give scholars an opportunity to understand how military leaders...
National WWII Museum
The USS Franklin and Okinawa
An informative video helps pupils learn what made the Japanese military during WWII such a difficult enemy to defeat. They see examples of Japanese military tactics in archival footage and images from the war.
The Great War
Standing Up To The Royal Navy - Maximilian von Spee
At the start of World War I, German naval leader Maximilian von Spee was isolated in the Pacific Ocean. He led his squadron on a daring mission to save themselves, ending in the first defeat of a British naval squadron in a century....
The Great War
The Invention And Development of Submarines
Crazy fact: submarines were actually invented long before the beginning of World War I! As the narrator of an engaging video explains, submarines revolutionized warfare and changed everything. Interesting anecdotes as well as vivid...
The Great War
Submarines, Dreadnoughts and Battle Cruisers - The Navies of World War 1
What did England and Italy have in common during World War I? They both made use of navies! Find out all the details by watching an informative video about the important machinery navies from many prominent countries used to fight in...
Curated OER
Aircraft Carrier Documentary Part 1 of 3
The most advanced carrier ever built, the George Washington, was christened in 1990. Weighing 100,000 tons, fully loaded, they are the muscle of the US Navy. Watch the christening, how the boat travels through water, and the long line of...
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Aircraft Carrier Documentary Part 3 of 3
Arguably one of the most perilous occupations in the world, pilots aboard these super carriers enjoy ready rooms, off-limits to anyone except aviators. What makes them successful? The training and high tech machinery kick in, even in the...
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Aircraft Carrier Documentary Part 2 of 3
There are 600 crew members aboard USS George Washington; what do they do? Where do they live? Take a glimpse into the lives of several different officers, where they work, and what they do in their spare time. Part two of three.