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The Daily Conversation
How Philly Became America's First Metropolis
Philadelphia was America’s first capital and played a key role in the nation’s founding, including where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were written. The city is known for its many “firsts,” like the first hospital,...
Curated Video
Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?
The Gilded Age was a period of unprecedented industrial and economic growth in the United States – but were the men at the helm captains of industry or robber barons out for their own?
Curated Video
Learn How to Sign The U.S. Pledge of Allegiance in ASL
For all of our American Signers, this one's for you! Not only do I show you my interpretation of the United States Pledge of Allegiance in American Sign Language, but I teach you all of the signs for it individually.
The Kiboomers
Happy Fourth of July | Happy Independence Day song for kids | The Kiboomers | Kids Songs
Happy Fourth of July. Enjoy. Happy Fourth of July song lyrics for kids Beat a drum March along Give a cheer Hip Hip Hooray Wave a flag Sing a song Happy Independence Day! See the fireworks in the sky Give a cheer Hip Hip Hooray Happy...
Curated Video
Josefa Segovia: The Only Mexican-American Woman Hanged in California
Was Josefa Segovia – the first and only woman hanged in the state of California – killed for her actions or her race? And what can we learn from her tragic story?
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Q&A: The Fourth of July
Learn more about the U.S. holiday known as Independence Day or the Fourth of July.
The Kiboomers
4th of July Song: Boom Boom Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July! Here is a super fun and cute July 4th song for kids. It is called Boom, Boom, Happy 4th of July. This song for children is easy to follow along and sing along to. Enjoy. July 4th song lyrics for kids Boom Boom Happy...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Fast Facts: 5 Fourth of July Facts You Didn't Know
Learn five facts about the Fourth of July holiday.
Backstory Radio
Back Story Radio: Independence Daze
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...