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How successful was the civil rights movement by 1975?
Pupil outcome: I can make and evaluate judgement on the extent of progress in the civil rights movement by 1975. Key learning points: - Progress in politics was limited by Nixon, who showed little intention of supporting the civil rights...
Curated Video
History of the First Thanksgiving
Travel back to 1621 and learn the story of the First Thanksgiving! After a hard winter, the Pilgrims at Plymouth and the Wampanoag people came together to share a harvest feast. We’ll explore how the Pilgrims survived with the help of...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Annette Gordon-Reed - On Juneteenth
Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard, is a historian and author of On Juneteenth, a blend of memoir and history. In the book, she explores her family's deep roots in Texas, dating back to the 1820s and...
Makematic
Juneteenth
Every year on June 19th, the United States celebrates the end of slavery. In this video, learn about the history and meaning of Juneteenth.
Makematic
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of the most well-known American holidays. But how did it come about? And how is it perceived by different communities today?
Curated Video
History of Thanksgiving For Kids
Learn about the history of Thanksgiving, from the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth to the establishment of a national holiday thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale.
Wonderscape
Coretta Scott King: Honoring Martin's Legacy and Advocating for Change
This video explores the later years of Coretta Scott King’s life, highlighting her efforts to preserve her husband's legacy and continue their shared fight for civil rights. From leading marches to founding the Martin Luther King Jr....
Curated Video
What is Presidents' Day?
Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. A federal holiday that originally began as a birthday celebration for George Washington, the first President of the United States.
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What is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day takes place every year on the last Monday of May to honor and remember members of the armed forces who fought and died for the United States.
TLDR News
What is Juneteenth? Biden's New Federal Holiday Explained - TLDR News
Today is Juneteenth, the annual celebration of the date when slaves were first freed in Texas and a symbolic moment in the anti-slavery movement. In this video we explain the celebration and why Biden made it a new federal holiday.
Curated Video
Washington, Seixas, and Giving Thanks
Ratification of the Constitution was a contentious process, but America’s Jews, in contrast to many other religious groups, supported ratification by large margins.
Englishing
Inglese per Italiani: Need
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Rachel's English
Thanksgiving vocab
In this English vocabulary lesson I’ll teach you all the vocab you need to celebrate Thanksgiving! Learning English vocabulary with this video will allow you to learn the vocab words in context and with the written IPA on screen. You’ll...
PBS
How Did Martin Luther King Jr. Get a Holiday?
Did you know Martin Luther King Jr Day wasn't celebrated in all 50 states until 2000? And that in order to create the holiday honoring the civil rights leader we needed help from Stevie Wonder and the National Football League. Why was...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Coretta Scott King's Life of Activism and Advocacy
This video explores the life of Coretta Scott King, the wife of Martin Luther King Jr., and her own influential role as a civil and human rights activist. From her humble beginnings in Alabama to her international advocacy for peace and...
Wonderscape
Holiday Kids: All About Thanksgiving
This video is a lesson about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in the United States. It covers topics such as the voyage of the Mayflower, the help provided by Native Americans, the first Thanksgiving feast, the establishment of...
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You Tube: History Channel: History of the Holidays Labor Day
While you take your three day weekend, remember those who struggled to get Friday and Saturday off. [3:13]
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: National Museum of the American Indian: Invention of Thanksgiving
What is Thanksgiving? Find out in an interview with National Museum of the American Indian curator Paul Chaat Smith. [4:38]
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Youtube: Holidays for Kids: Veteran's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day
Video and photographs taken from Washington, D.C. to show why Veteran's Day, President's Day, and Memorial Day are important with suggestions of ways to celebrate each of the holidays. [7:20]