The Emancipation Proclamation is one of the most important and misunderstood documents in US history. So, what did it actually proclaim?

MOT 1935: INTERVIEW: Past-President Herbert Hoover sitting at desk w/ unidentified man taking notes saying he only wants country to know issues criticizing 'New Deal' spending w/o balancing the budget 'printing press credit &...

Texas's latest legislative session has just come to an end, but the controversy seems to be only just beginning with some very republican, conservative laws being passed. These laws relate to the open carry of guns, changes to abortion...

It's a system that's unique to the United States of American – but exactly is the electoral college, how does it work and what part does it play in our democracy? Discover more about the group of "electors" who have the final say.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Spanish Civil War

During political elections, news organizations often use public opinion polls to help gauge which candidate is the front runner, and why. University of Michigan's Dr. Vincent Hutchings explains the science of random sampling that...

A recent study analyzed 130,000 religious leaders in the United States, mostly from Christian and Jewish denominations. The researchers compared their voting registration with their denominations, trying to find trends in each...

The right to vote is our single most important right as American citizens, and yet, many Americans fail to exercise this valuable right. The Election Process In America. Part 1

As citizens of the United States it's important to understand the process for electing our presidents. This program guides students through the entire process. Students will learn what the qualifications are to become president and the...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Gran Colombia-Peru War

With the Time Warner - Comcast merger knowing the basics to the Sherman Anti-Trust is essential. Non patronizing, fun and focused, let HipHughes help you grow your brain!

Get the skinny on the basics behind the North American Free Trade Agreement.

21st century spies have some serious tech at their disposal but back in the 1970s, things were a little more DIY. This is the story of a spy device disguised as chapstick tubes that played a key part in America’s most infamous burglary,...

The Lincoln Douglas Debates of 1858 were some of the most controversial in US history. Having deepened the divide between North and South – they helped bring the nation to war.

Impeachment is the process of removing the President from office. But what does it really take to get fired as Commander-in-Chief?

When you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.

The 21st Presidential election in American history took place on November 3rd, 1868. It was the first one to take place after the Civil War, and the first to take place during a period historians refer to as the Reconstruction Era. The...

Presidential Elections brings the electoral process to life. Students will learn about political "platforms" and party "tickets," as well as fascinating facts about former presidents that will stimulate classroom discussion. In...

MOT 1952: ORGANIZED LABOR: EXT VS Steam worker John Cody working steam machine outside entrance to Baker Smith Co. contractors store, John speaking about unions, Democrats vs. Republicans, voting. Laborer, NYC

A piece originally delivered on radio, "Shooting Dad" gives a personal account of the political divide in the United States. This video specifically looks at the musicality of the piece; what moves it from a good essay to a great one.