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Trumps' Impeachment Explained - TLDR News
At the end of last year, the House of Representatives voted to impeach the president, Donald Trump. In this video, we explain how the process works in theory and how it played out for Trump. We also discuss what's set to happen when it...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Legacy of Systemic Racism
Professor Richard Brooks (NYU Law) explains how systemic racism of the past continues to haunt the present.
Curated Video
The Supreme Court: Gatekeeper of the Constitution
Ever wonder why a new appointment to the Supreme Court is such big news? Of the three branches that make up the Federal Government, it’s arguably the judiciary – the courts system – that has the greatest impact upon our lives.
Professor Dave Explains
John Adams: His Rotundity (1797 - 1801)
Who is up after Georgie? Why it's John Adams! He helped with the Declaration of Independence and in general was one of the most important founding fathers. What else did he do? Check it out here!
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Understanding the Constitution: Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court interprets the meaning of the laws put forth by the executive and legislative branches of government. The program demonstrates how the Court assesses how laws are being applied, whether they violate the constitution,...
Wonderscape
History Kids: All About the Supreme Court
This video provides an overview of the Supreme Court, its history, role, and powers. It explains how the Supreme Court ensures that laws are constitutional and examines the process for filling vacancies on the Court. The video also...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Judicial Branch
This video provides a description of the establishment and structure of the Judicial Branch of the United States government. The video also discusses the three levels of federal courts - district courts, circuit courts, and the Supreme...
Curated Video
Supreme Court sends Trump case back to lower court, giving former president limited immunity
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court returned lower court rulings and stated that a former president has absolute immunity for his core constitutional powers. (Scripps News)
Press Association
Chief justice speaks about importance of journalism in courts
At the society of editors 25 year anniversary event the Lady Chief Justice, the Rt Hon Baroness Carr of Walton on the Hill spoke as a keynote address on the importance and future of cameras in court initiative.
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Second Inauguration of President Lyndon B. Johnson
EXT Capitol Building in DC where President Lyndon B Johnson is being sworn in at second inauguration / President Johnson walks down steps with others to Chief Justice Earl Warren / Johnson shakes hands with Warren / aerial view of the...
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Nixon Inauguration
US Navy sailors marching outside US Capitol Building on Inauguration Day / guests arriving, having tickets checked by police officers and US Marines / cars arriving at ceremony / Inaugural Platform (gallery) / East Front of US Capitol /...
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Nixon Inauguration
Senator EVERETT DIRKSEN (RIL) introducing US Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren at Inauguration ceremony for Richard Nixon / Chief Justice EARL WARREN administering Oath of Office to RICHARD NIXON, wife PAT NIXON standing betwixt...
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Inauguration of Harry Truman
Chief Justice FREDERICK VINSON administering Oath of Office to US President HARRY S TRUMAN during Inauguration ceremony at East Portico, US Capitol Building / President Truman kisses Bible, then shakes hands with Chief Justice Vinson and...
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President Barack Obama is sworn into office
HA WS President Barack Obama being sworn by Chief Justice John G. Roberts at inauguration with wife Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia at his side / AUDIO President Barack Obama is sworn into office on January 20, 2009 in Washington,...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Eventful 1945 sees the passing of President Roosevelt and unconditional surrender from the Germans
(Washington, DC 1/20/1945) LS White House with a few MPs guarding on snowy lawn / MS side view Pres. Franklin Roosevelt swears in on White House portico / rear WS large crowd / VS Roosevelt waves, son Elliot behind him smiling / MS...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Burial of Gen. Jonathan Wainwright at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia and funeral for Chief Justice Fred Vinson in Washington, DC
Title card: "Vinson, Wainwright - A nation's final tribute / close shot of Gen. Jonathan Wainwright, commander of US troops on Corregidor in World War II / [9/8/1953] soldiers standing in formation next to Wainwright's casket on caisson...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Governor Robert F. Kennon inauguration in Baton Rouge, LA
Title card: "Inauguration - Robert F. Kennon Takes Oath of Office" / inauguration day parade with marching band and majorettes / governor-elect Kennon and wife Eugenia in convertible in parade / flags and floats / Miss Louisiana on float...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed for spying for the USSR
[GHOC Episode O-09] Greatest Headlines of the Century title sequence / Title card: "Rosenbergs Executed" / Atomic bomb explosion / [March 1951] VS CU accused spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg / Rosenbergs walk arm-in-arm out of courthouse...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Views of third inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pres. Franklin Roosevelt giving inaugural address at outdoor podium (Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes at lower left, FDR's son James Roosevelt at right) / VS wide views of platform; view from behind podium of crowd
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Franklin D. Roosevelt and Henry Wallace takes oaths of office in 1941
Henry Wallace takes VP oath of office from John Nance Garner (Franklin Roosevelt stands with son James Roosevelt behind) / Pres. Roosevelt takes oath from Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes
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Official Washington attends memorial service for King George V
Diplomats and wives wait for cars following service in National Cathedral / WS and LS National Cathedral through trees / British diplomats awaiting cars under awning on EXT Cathedral / car pulls up to waiting diplomats / draped in cloak,...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Dwight Eisenhower's inauguration day and his day as President, four months later
Title "Eisenhower - Inauguration Day Plus 4 Months" superimposed over portrait of President Dwight Eisenhower / Eisenhower sitting behind desk / CU Eisenhower // [Washington, DC, 1/20/1953] Eisenhower takes oath of office administered by...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Earl Kemp Long inauguration for third non-consecutive term as Governor of Louisiana
Title "Inaugural - Long Takes Oath for Third Term" superimposed over Earl Long shaking hands with supporters / WS Earl Long and wife Blanche Revere Long on sidewalk from their home / poster taped to Cadillac convertible reads "Gov. Earl...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
President Truman and Chief Justice Fred Vinson at preservation ceremony of US Constitution and Declaration of Independence
Title card: "Paramount Issue No 9" / title card: "Our Cherished Documents are Preserved" / same title superimposed over people file past and look at Constitution and Declaration of Independence / Library of Congress exterior / pan down...