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Have Fun With History: Force of Citizens American Revolution
A quick overview of the formation and actions of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. This National Park Service film does a good job of illustrating and highlighting the major events of the conflict with Great...
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Have Fun With History: Colonial Williamsburg: 1954
Williamsburg was founded in 1693 and was the capitol of the 13 colonies until the war for Independence. It was restored to its 18th century appearance in the 1930s and guests have been visiting Colonial Williamsburg ever since.
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Have Fun With History: The American Revolutionary War
Each FREE Revolutionary War video below focuses on different aspects of the war for our independence. Learn about this early period in our nation's history and the events which forged our country's beginnings.
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Have Fun With History: Far Speaking the Telephone
History of telephone development from 1877 to 1935.
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Have Fun With History: Dream Hospital
This dream hospital was actually built. However, some of the innovations did not make it into other future hospitals. Check out the baby drawer.
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Have Fun With History: Pioneers of the Plains
Experiences of a pioneer family on their journey from Illinois to the Midwestern plains. [11:00]
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Have Fun With History: History of Our National Parks
Produced for the 75th anniversary of the National Park Service system, the history and legacy of our parks from its inception into modern times are chronicled.
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Have Fun With History: Criminal Justice History
Reviews the history of the criminal justice system in the United States from the nation's inception through the 1960's. Criminal justice reforms, particularly those regarding the rights of the criminal defendant are emphasized.
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Have Fun With History: Yuri Gagarin Is Welcomed Home
Newsreel footage of Yuri Gagarin received by Moscow crowds after his record setting voyage as the first man in space.
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Have Fun With History: Jamestown, Williamsburg, & Yorktown
U.S. military personnel take a tour of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown, VA in the 1960's, viewing the major attractions and learning the history of these colonial cities and their involvement during the Revolutionary War.
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Have Fun With History: Revolutionary War Songs
These songs of the Revolutionary War are performed in costume by members of the United States military.
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Have Fun With History: u.s. Money: History & How It's Made
Money, from colonial times to the present - you'll see where our paper currency and coins came from and how they're made. Hosted by Debra Wilson.
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Have Fun With History: December 7th, 1941
This film was produced by the Department of War and was overseen by film great John Ford. This full length version was cut to a half an hour for release because it concentrated too much on analysis and history and also because it...
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Have Fun With History: Songs of World War I
Presented here are a medley of songs from World War I and are performed in costume by members of the United States military.
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Have Fun With History: Naval Activity During the Civil War
This is an overview of naval activity during the War between the States. It highlights the signifcance of sea power during the war as well as the use of ironclad vessels. [2:00]
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Have Fun With History: The Beginning of Television
The early 1940s saw the promise of a new technology ready to take off - Television! But, all plans were put on hold the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. After the war, plans resumed and by 1947, regularly scheduled broadcasts began.
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Have Fun With History: War of Independence u.s. Navy
The U.S. Navy in the American Revolutionary War, started with one just one ship. This and many other tidbits of information are contained in this short presentation which covers the growth of the navy and gives a general history of the...
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Have Fun With History: Nixon Defends Watergate Charges
President Richard Nixon addresses the nation and defends himself against charges of his involvement in the Watergate break-in and subsequent coverup. [35:00]
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Have Fun With History: President Dwight Eisenhower
Eisenhower's popularity during and after World War II make him a likely candidate for president. He was the last president to be born in the 1800s. [2:00]
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Have Fun With History: Depression Life in Philadelphia
Shops, monuments, and people are shown during the depression in North East Philadelphia. This commercial was produced by the Mayfair Businessmen's Association.
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Have Fun With History: Lyndon Johnson State of the Union
This is an interesting presentation of the preparation and delivery of a State of the Union address as given by President Lyndon Johnson. [3:00]
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Have Fun With History: D Day Invasion D Day Minus One
This is the story of the time leading up to and including the air mission into Normandy before the fleet invasion. The 82nd and 101st Airbourne - the real Band of Brothers.
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Have Fun With History: Truman Presidential Library Opening
Truman's presidential library is unveiled. In attendance are former president Herber Hoover, Eleanor Roosevelt, Chief Justice Earl Warren, Lyndon Johnson and more.
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Have Fun With History: Geysers of California: A History
Almost half of the world's known geysers are located in California. A geyser is a spring of water which is affected by nearby volcanic activity. The water is heated and gushes or sprays steam.