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Have Fun With History: Jefferson and Monroe
Thomas Jefferson was a multi-talented man. His list of accomplishments include president, author, statesman, inventor, architect, and more. This short film presents the legacy of James Monroe and Thomas Jefferson but mostly focuses on...
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Have Fun With History: Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the research library of the United States Congress and is the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States. Located in three buildings in Washington, D.C., it is the largest library in the world by...
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Have Fun With History: Immigration
Reviews the history of immigration to the United States up to the restrictive law passed in 1924. A dramatized scene in a European steamship office is used to show the economic, political and religious motives for immigration. Contains...
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Have Fun With History: Ellis Island
A well-made National Park Service film. From 1892-1954, Ellis Island was the port of entry for millions of European immigrants. Fascinating archival footage tells the moving story of families with dreams of opportunity, leaving their...
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Have Fun With History: George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver lived a long and productive life as a scientist, inventor, educator and contributer to society. Born during the Civil War, Carver overcame the many barriers he faced as an African-American during the late 1800s...
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Have Fun With History: James Meredith
James H. Meredith (born June 25, 1933) is an American civil rights movement figure. He was the first African American student at the University of Mississippi, an event that was a flash point in the American civil rights movement.
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Have Fun With History: National Archives
The National Archives in Washington, D.C. preserves and catalogs our public documents and stores them for future generations. When this film was made in 1937 the archives could not even imagine their future as a digital archives.
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Have Fun With History: March on Washington
August, 28 1963 - Citizens from across the country met on the mall in Washington, D.C. to protest against civil rights discrimination. It was here that Martin Luther King gave his famous "I Have A Dream" speech.
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Have Fun With History: Al Capone
Alphonse Gabriel "Al" Capone was an American gangster who led a crime syndicate dedicated to smuggling and bootlegging of liquor and other illegal activities during the Prohibition Era of the 1920s and 1930s.
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Have Fun With History: President Calvin Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge became president after the death of President Harding. His was away from the White House and was sworn in as president by his father. After his term, he was elected to his own full term. This film clip from 1924, is the...
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Have Fun With History: Roy Wilkins
Roy Wilkins was active for over 40 years as a civil rights activist and leader. He is best known for his many years with the NAACP in many roles including executive secretary and executive director.
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Have Fun With History: Annie Oakley
In this short sequence - Annie Oakley, the famous sharpshooter, pegs a number of targets in succession, including coins thrown into the air. She was a favorite of the Buffalo Bill Wild West show.
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Have Fun With History: Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr was a colorful character. He was vice president to Thomas Jefferson but is better known for his duel with Alexander Hamilton and his trial for treason against the United States
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Have Fun With History: President Calvin Coolidge
The quiet, reserved president served as vice president, then president after the death of Harding. Coolidge restored confidence in the presidency after the scandals of his predecessors.
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Have Fun With History: Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart Earhart disappeared during her flight to Howland Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean - July 2, 1937. There has been much speculation about her disappearance.
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Have Fun With History: Wright Brothers
Learn about the Wright Brothers. See their house and shop as well as their famous flight in Kitty Hawk, NC.
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Have Fun With History: Lexington and Concord
A walkthrough of the towns and history of Lexington and Concord - the beginning of the American Revolution.
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Have Fun With History: Presidents of the United States
A very quick overview of presidents George Washington through Wiliam McKinley.
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Have Fun With History: Admiral David Farragut
Admiral David Farragut served the United States Navy during the Civil War. He held the positions of first rear admiral, vice admiral, and full admiral of the Navy. He is best known for his victory in the Battle of Mobile Bay in the Gulf...
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Have Fun With History: Thomas Alva Edison
Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 - October 18, 1931) was an American inventor, scientist and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera,...
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Have Fun With History: The Statue of Liberty
Produced in 1986, this documentary celebrated the 100th year anniversary of the statue's 1886 dedication - presenting the history of it's construction and what it means as a symbol for our nation.
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Have Fun With History: The War of 1812
The War of 1812, between the United States of America and the British Empire (particularly Great Britain and British North America), lasted from 1812 to 1815. It was fought chiefly on the Atlantic Ocean and on the land, coasts and...
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Have Fun With History: The War of 1812
A brief introduction to the causes and battles of the War of 1812.
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Have Fun With History: The Civil War Economy
The U.S. economy changes during these years of civil war by instituting paper currency and a new banking system.