Instructional Video4:34
Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1868

6th - 12th
The 21st Presidential election in American history took place on November 3rd, 1868. It was the first one to take place after the Civil War, and the first to take place during a period historians refer to as the Reconstruction Era. The...
Instructional Video9:36
Hip Hughes History

Presidential Succession Explained: American Government Review

6th - 12th
A super helpful overview of Presidential succession according to the Constitution and Congressional Law. Perfect for AP Government crammers, lost College students and the cray cray on the internets.
Instructional Video20:39
Curated Video

Hail to the Chief: Presidential Elections

K - 8th
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...
News Clip5:54
Curated Video

Washington Week Ahead: Impeachment Trials

9th - Higher Ed
Cheddar's JD Durkin and Megan Pratz sit down for our Washington Week Ahead segment to talk about what to expect in the U.S. Capital in the upcoming week. This week we're focusing on impeachment trials and COVID relief.
News Clip1:37:55
The Recount

CNN's John Avlon on Ukraine: Examining the ongoing crisis

Higher Ed
John Heilemann talks with John Avlon, senior political analyst and anchor at CNN, about the escalation of Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine, the staggering scale and velocity of the Ukrainian refugee crisis and the implications for...
News Clip2:26
Curated Video

How Has Impeachment Impacted Past State Of The Union Addresses?

Higher Ed
This was President Trump's first State of the Union since being impeached, but he's not the first president in this position.
News Clip1:49
Curated Video

Pelosi Is On Board With An Impeachment Inquiry. Here's How It'll Work.

Higher Ed
The House of Representatives has initiated impeachment proceedings over 60 times, but only 19 cases have moved on to the Senate.
News Clip3:12
Curated Video

How Has Impeachment Impacted Past State Of The Union Addresses?

Higher Ed
This will be President Trump's first State of the Union since being impeached, but he's not the first president in this position.
News Clip0:25
Curated Video

President Trump Says He Won't Attend Biden Inauguration

Higher Ed
President Trump is not the first president to skip the official swearing in of their successor.
News Clip3:19
Bloomberg

The History of Presidential Impeachments in the U.S.

Higher Ed
Dec.19 -- David O. Stewart, author of “Impeached: The Trial of Andrew Johnson,” compares the impeachment of Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. He speaks with Bloomberg’s David Westin on “Balance of Power.”
News Clip1:47
Curated Video

This Is What An Impeachment Looks Like, Start To Finish

Higher Ed
The House of Representatives has initiated impeachment proceedings over 60 times, but only 19 cases have moved on to the Senate.
Instructional Video13:00
Crash Course

Reconstruction and 1876

9th - 12th Standards
How did the United States face the problem of needing to integrate a formerly slave and rebellious population back into the country? Your young historians will learn about the complex system of reconstruction that existed in post-Civil...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Andrew Johnson: 60 Second Presidents

9th - 10th
Animated video [1:15] on the highlights of Andrew Johnson's life and how he handled Reconstruction during his presidency. Narrated in a lively humorous style and accompanied by support materials.