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.

MOT 1950: REPRISAL: HA MS 'UP News Room' sign, TD CU Male hands typing on typewriter, Men working in newsroom, teletype operator SOT saying 'Here's a hot one.', CU Machine typing news of attack, reporter calling Lincoln White at US State...

MOT 1945: WENATCHEE APPLE PICKING: VS Machines cutting wheat field. HA XWS Apple orchard. CU Sign 'Entering Wenatchee Valley.' WS Farmers picking apples from trees. MS Apples being poured into box children watching. Washington...

MOT 1952: PROGRAM EXPOSITION: Anchor Frank Blair sitting behind desk w/ Dr. Walter Regal, SOT Regal answering haven't had enough time yet, we could do it, takes time, money. They may land, or might not be ready to let us know. Frank back...

There has been a lot of news lately about increasing crime in states where recreational marijuana has been legalized. Crime is rising in some of these states, but it doesn't seem to be tied to the legal weed.

A summary of the 1796 Presidential Election between Federalist John Adams and Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson.

NASA finishes campaign to study extreme rain, snow and winds of the Olympic National Forest. Scientists Walt Petersen of NASA Marshall and Robert Houze of the University of Washington narrate this inside look at the Olympic Mountain...

The assassination of President James Garfield on July 2, 1881 is one of lesser known events in American History.

The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is a first step to future missions, Mars, and beyond. But a lot has to happen before we get there and one woman played a key role.<br/>

Benjamin Banneker was a self-taught mathematician, astronomer, compiler of almanacs, a writer, an inventor and the man who may have completed the design for Washington DC Capitol City of the United States of America from...

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...

Andy Ryan is an intern staff assistant with the Lunar and Planetary Science Academy. This summer the LPSA traveled to the Channeled Scablands of eastern Washington to study and map the geology of the area, which serves as a planetary...

The 1791-1794 Whiskey Rebellion broken down and explained for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internet. I apologize for calling General John Neville, George a few times during the lecture. Although most historians...

MOT 1940: Small town America circa 1940 reenactment - bakery, baker serves a boy and girl, gives them cookies.

Tuples are similar to lists, but they are immutable. You'll learn to create tuples in this video.

Journey around the globe with ten-year-old animated character Emily, as she presents iconic landmarks from A to Z!  Each upper-case letter of the alphabet gets presented several times then linked to a corresponding landmark, which makes...

Come visit NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center: Putting ideas in space.... bringing knowledge home.

SDO will help scientists better understand solar variability and aid in predictions of space weather. Ka band dishes at White Sands, New Mexico will be the go-between the satellite and the Mission Control Center at Goddard Space Flight...

Step into to Washington, DC, one of the most captivating cities in the United States! In this video, we will take you on a virtual tour of this bustling metropolis, known for its rich history, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture.

Great for obscure Jeopardy questions, uncomfortable dinner party conversations and introductory classes for students of U.S. Government. Also ideal for trolls, internet demons and random strangers who accidentally find there way to his...

Learn the basics about this landmark piece of legislation so you can walk around not looking dumb.

The life and history impact of Founding Father George Washington.

With the first shots of the American Revolution, they downed tools and ran to help in the fight for independence. This is the story of the ordinary people who helped found a nation.

For over a century, European men refused to go outside without first donning an enormous wig. At the time, the headpiece was better known as a peruke or periwig, and just like other bizarre fashion trends, the peruke wig has a...