Watch a Smithsonian Channel video about Jefferson's portable writing desk on which the Declaration of Independence was drafted. [3:06] This video is part of a series of treasures that are housed in the Smithsonian.

Watch this movie that explains why the Declaration of Independence was written and why it was important. [3:15]

The Declaration of Independence marks the first such document declaring the equality of men. [3:59]

Podcasts of interviews with many artisans, historians, and tour guides at Colonial Williamsburg.

Use the video "The American Enlightenment" [1:10:55] to consider the two learning outcomes below. It features discussions of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress; perfectionism; Deism; Benjamin Franklin; errata; Thomas Jefferson; syllogisms;...

In this video, Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson talks to Sal about the first draft of the Declaration of Independence. [8:09]

In this video, Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson talks to Sal about the Declaration of Independence. [9:53]

In this video, Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson talks to Sal about the Declaration of Independence, specifically the phrase "...Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness". [5:54]

In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson present an overview of Benjamin Franklin's life. [8:12]

In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin as a diplomat. [10:02]

This video is a close reading of the beginnings of the Declaration of Independence to identify ideas of natural rights, social contract, limited government and popular sovereignty in the text. [7:52]

A Liberty's Kids video that tells the story of Admiral Lord Richard Howe's siege on New York Harbor and the submarine nicknamed The Turtle created by David Bushnell. [23:06]

The Preamble to the Declaration of Independence is examined through Enlightenment philosopher, John Locke.

This site offers a series of documentaries about the American Revolution including "Boston, Bloody Boston" ((0:44), "Rebellion to Revolution" (0:44), "Declaring Independence" (0:44), "American Crisis" (0:44) and several more.

In this Crash Course video, John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the Revolutionary War. I know we've labored the point here, but they weren't the same thing. In any case, John will teach you about the major battles of...

Listen to this podcast [53:20] to learn about the history of the Fourth of July as one of America's most important holidays. Historian Pauline Maier shares insights about both the holiday and how the interpretations of the Declaration of...

In this Crash Course video, John Green teaches you about founding father and third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson is a somewhat controversial figure in American history, largely because he, like pretty much...

First, you are not an idiot. The biggest concept lecture ever in the history of simple explanations. HipHughes glides through a brief explanation of the Dec. of Independence so you can get through that next dinner party.