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Have Fun With History: Buffalo Dance
This is a very early silent clip from the Edison Manufacturing Co. featuring a Native Sioux dance. [0:22]
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Have Fun With History: Pueblo Heritage
A 1950's look at the Pueblos of Mesa Verde.
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Have Fun With History: Model Railroads
A short introduction to model railroading produced in the 1950s. [9:00]
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Have Fun With History: Betsy Ross: The First Flag
An early silent rendition of the traditional Betsy Ross story - George Washington commissions Miss Ross to construct a flag from his design.
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Have Fun With History: Martin Luther King New Clips
This is a collection of short news clips of civil rights leader and peace activist Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Have Fun With History: Japan Surrenders!
After President Truman orders atomic bombs to be dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Emporer Hirohito surrendered to Allied Forces. Still debated today, the dropping of the bombs brought a swift end to the war.
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Have Fun With History: Lewis and Clark
In 1803, Thomas Jefferson commissioned Merriwether Lewis and William Clark to find a water route from the east to the west coast of North America which they undertook beginning on May 14, 1804. [1:00]
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Have Fun With History: Lewis and Clark
In 1803, Thomas Jefferson commissioned Merriwether Lewis and William Clark to find a water route from the east to the west coast of North America which they undertook beginning on May 14, 1804.
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Have Fun With History: Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War was our nation's struggle for independence from British Rule. This video is a short but excellent presentation of this event. You can view the complete video about the history of our nation and rights and...
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Have Fun With History: Plantation System in Southern Life
A Tour and history of a southern planation from a 1950's perspective. It explains the workings, economics and culture of the plantation before, during and after the Civil War.
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Have Fun With History: National Wildlife Refuges
An animated Teddy Roosevelt gives an introduction to our country's 500 wildlife refuges. [3:00]
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Have Fun With History: Gpo: Government Printing Office
In 1813, Congress determined to make information regarding the work of the three branches of Government available to all Americans. This is the inherent function of Government which GPO carries out for Federal agencies on behalf of the...
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Have Fun With History: Calvin Coolidge at the White House
A video exploring the early history of the White House. Learn that early on, the White House was open to all with no need for invitation. Over time and for obvious reasons, visitation took on a more formal and secure precedure. [1:25]
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Have Fun With History: The Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve System (also known as the Federal Reserve, and informally as the Fed) is the central banking system of the United States.
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Have Fun With History: What Is Sputnik?
Newsreel presents Sputnik, the world's first satellite launched by the Russians. This event drew the U.S. full throttle into the space race.
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Have Fun With History: History of World War Ii
Using all color footage, this concise World War II documentary covers the U.S. fighting forces before the war, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, through the fighting in Europe and the Pacific, all the way to the surrender of Germany and...
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Have Fun With History: History of World War Ii
This documentary provides a general overivew of America's involvment in the Second World War. This introduction focuses on the perspective of the common soldier and his experiences.
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Have Fun With History: America's Trains & Railroads
After 76 years, Manhattan's Third Avenue Elevated Railroad line was dismantled. Students and teachers can find information on America's trains and railroads and the impact they had on history.
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Have Fun With History: Revolutionary War Artillery
Canons and artillery warfare during the 18th century and its impact on the War for Independence. [0:47]
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Have Fun With History: Avenge Pearl Harbor
War bonds, which were loans from bond holders to the U.S. Governement were very important in financing the war. This promotional film, like many others made during the time, sought to bring a sense of urgency to stimulate bond sales....
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Have Fun With History: The Continental Congress
This is a very short overview of the formation and activities of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. It also contains short scenes of the Boston Tea Party and the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Have Fun With History: New Deal Fdr: Social Securtiy Act
President Roosevelt and Congress changed the way government's interact with society with this "New Deal" policy. The Social Security Act was created to help support a portion of society, specifically the elderly, from hopelessness during...
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Have Fun With History: Allegheny Portage Railroad
The history of the Allegheny Portage Railroad in the westward movement of settlers and commerce in central Pennsylvania in the mid-1800's.
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Have Fun With History: Trailblazer: Chimps in Space
Before the Planet of the Apes, there were chimps in space. Really! These chimps rode Mercury rockets into space and returned to earth bringing much needed data for the preparation for the first manned space mission.