Cerebellum
American Presidents - 33rd-37th Presidents
The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...
Professor Dave Explains
Richard Nixon: I Am Not a Crook (1969 – 1974)
Richard Nixon is famous for being the only president to ever resign from office. Most also know about the Watergate scandal that prompted this decision. What was Watergate? What other events defined Nixon's presidency, and political...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1968
The 46th Presidential election in American history took place on November 5, 1968. Sure, President Lyndon Johnson kicked butt in the 1964 election, but what a difference four years makes. In case you didn't know, the 1960s were probably...
The Economist
The truth about lies
From little fibs to big fat whoppers, lying is part of human nature. Lane Greene, our language guru, examines the difference between lies, falsehoods and plain nonsense.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1960
The 44th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1960. It was the first election in which Alaska and Hawaii could both participate. Dwight Eisenhower had a pretty good run, but he was the first President...
Weird History
Everything That Lead To Nixon's Resignation
Richard Milhous Nixon's presidency was full of excitement, intrigue, grievously bad judgment, and booze – which is why so many drunk Richard Nixon stories have lived on long past the man. Tales about the end of his tenure as president...
Step Back History
America's Secret Police
So, how did the freest nation of freedom in the free world develop what is essentially America's secret police in the form of COINTELPRO? It's actually quite the story that has a lot to do with hating immigrants, suppressing left-wing...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
What If? Richard Nixon Hadn't Resigned
Learn more about U.S. Pres. Richard Nixon's resignation and the circumstances surrounding it.
Hip Hughes History
Watergate in Two Minutes
A super fast overview of the basics of understanding the Watergate scandal.
Professor Dave Explains
George H. W. Bush: CIA to Oval Office (1989 – 1993)
George H. W. Bush had a pretty extensive resume, and after eight years as Reagan's Vice President, he got his turn in the hot seat. He served just one term, which focused largely on the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Persian...
Professor Dave Explains
Gerald Ford: Taking Tumbles (1974 – 1977)
Gerald Ford ascended to the presidency upon the resignation of Richard Nixon. Since he had been selected to replace Spiro Agnew as Nixon's Vice President the year prior, Ford is the only person to ever have served as both Vice President...
Hip Hughes History
Watergate Explained: US History Review
A short theme based lecture on the regents concepts for Watergate, we will look at the actual event, the court case and the impact on Executive and Legislative power.
Curated Video
Impeachment inquiry: new phase begins but questions loom
A crucial new phase begins this week in the impeachment proceedings in Washington.
Curated Video
Inside the Making of "Mark Felt"
The new Sony Pictures Classics film, "Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House," details the story of the Watergate whistleblower known as "Deep Throat." The film's writer and director, Peter Landesman, is a former...
Curated Video
Don Newman on Watergate and Donald Trump (The Investigators with Diana Swain)
45 years later, Don Newman reflects on the enduring relevance of the Watergate scandal, and whether comparisons to the Trump administration are fair. Watch The Investigators Saturdays at 9:30 pm ET and Sundays at 5:30 pm ET on CBC News...
Curated Video
Best presidential inauguration performances
With lots of speculation about who will and will not perform at Donald Trump's inauguration, CBC's Jelena Adzic looks back at some of the most memorable inauguration performances
Curated Video
Nixon's former White House counsel on firing Comey
'Evil,' and 'stupid' are the terms used by John Dean for Donald Trump's hamfisted approach to firing FBI director.
Curated Video
Elvis & Nixon: historic meeting hits silver screen
On the morning of December 21, 1970, Elvis Presley showed up at the White House requesting an urgent meeting with President Richard Nixon. The surreal encounter between the King and the US President was immortalised in a photograph which...
Curated Video
“Rich Dad, Poor Dad” author reveals he’s $1 billion in debt
Kiyosaki uses debt to buy assets, like gold, which can withstand market crashes and spiraling inflation—unlike cash saved in the bank.
Curated Video
Kenyan athletes struggle to make living amid COVID crisis
Many of the world's best long-distance runners come from the hilly highlands of western Kenya.
Curated Video
Canadian denied quarantine exemption after travelling for cancer treatment
Federal officials have denied a quarantine exemption for a man from Guelph, Ont., who travels to the U.S. monthly for cancer treatment, even though he’s only gone for two days.
Curated Video
Trump touts 'Progress' after one month as president at CPAC
At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on February 22, 2025, President Donald Trump delivered a triumphant speech, highlighting his administration's swift actions in its first month.
Curated Video
US: Donald Trump celebrates 1st month in office amid sweeping policy changes
President Donald Trump praised his rapid policy changes, applauding Elon Musk and his DOGE team for cutting federal agencies. Watch in for more details!
Curated Video
Elon Musk appears in the White House, backs big cost cut plans
Elon Musk made his debut public appearance with Donald Trump at the White House to defend the swift and extensive cuts he's pushing across the federal government. Watch this report for more details!