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The Long History Of Presidents As Authors

12th - Higher Ed
Journalist and historian Craig Fehrman has written a book called “Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote.” He sits down with John Yang to discuss the long history of presidential writing, the...
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What happens now after Donald Trump's impeachment trial?

9th - Higher Ed
US President acquitted of abusing his of power and obstructing Congress
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Is the coronavirus a threat to democracy? | Inside Story

9th - Higher Ed
Researchers at Freedom House say the pandemic has been used to roll back democracy and human rights in 80 countries.
Instructional Video4:06
Curated Video

What is Project 2025? A quick explanation

9th - Higher Ed
A conservative think tank document called Project 2025 is fueling fierce attacks in the run-up to the U.S. presidential election. CBC’s Lauren Bird cuts through the noise and breaks down the policy, who’s behind it, and why it’s so...
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'I Don't Use Those Words Lightly': Trump Won't Brand Putin Dictator, Hints At Russia Visit | Watch

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Former U.S. President Donald Trump declined to label Russian President Vladimir Putin a "dictator" when questioned by journalists on Feb. 24, during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. Instead, Trump stated, "I don’t use...
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The Crazy Process of Transporting the US Presidential Beast Limousine

6th - Higher Ed
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel to explore the intricate logistics behind the highly secured US Presidential Motorcade. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible...
Instructional Video4:31
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Trump-MBS Talk Creation Of Palestinian State As Israel Denies 'Promising Saudis Anything' | Report

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman became the first foreign leader to hold a phone call with US President Donald Trump since his return to office this week for a second term. During the call, MBS said Saudi would like to expand its...
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NATO Nation Hungary To Wage War On EU? Orban Eyes Right-wing Surge In Europe Amid Trump Presidency

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Hungary PM Viktor Orban congratulates U.S. President Donald Trump and hailed the election victory of Donald Trump during a speech on Monday where he declared that liberal democracy in the Western world had "failed" and a Trump presidency...
Instructional Video2:18
Makematic

The Early Executive Branch

K - 5th
As Chief Executive of the Executive Branch of government, the US President has immense power and authority. Power that comes primarily from the Constitution and the traditions set by our first four Presidents.
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Makematic

John Adams

K - 5th
Explore the life and legacy of John Adams, second President of the United States, and learn how he journeyed from the courtrooms of Boston to the highest office in the land.
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Wonderscape

The Executive Branch: Powers and Responsibilities

K - 5th
This video explains the executive branch of the US government, led by the president, who ensures that laws are followed. It covers the qualifications to be president, the role of cabinet members, and the president’s duties, such as...
Instructional Video2:46
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Hawaiian Leis and the Selma to Montgomery March

9th - Higher Ed
The Selma to Montgomery March was one of the most important actions of the Civil Rights Movement – but what were the connections between Black Americans and Hawaiians and why did the leaders wear Hawaiian necklaces?
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What is Presidents' Day?

9th - Higher Ed
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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Joint Chiefs

9th - Higher Ed
When the going gets tough, the president calls on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, an advisory council to help make important military decisions.
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Julia Stockton Rush: Love and Family Amid War

9th - Higher Ed
Julia Stockton Rush's letters offer a unique glimpse into the lives of women during the American Revolution, capturing a nation's birth from a female perspective.
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Marbury v. Madison: What is Judicial Review?

9th - Higher Ed
The U.S. Supreme Court decides if laws made in the United States violate the Constitution or not. It’s called judicial review and it’s a power that was granted to the Supreme Court by the Supreme Court itself – thanks to a landmark case...
Instructional Video2:21
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Miranda v. Arizona: What are your Miranda Rights?

9th - Higher Ed
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” Miranda rights are an essential part of any lawful arrest, thanks to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that changed the...
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Who Founded the Republican Party?

9th - Higher Ed
In the United States’ two-party system, the Republican Party competes with the Democratic Party for political power. But when was it formed and how has it changed over the years?
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Why did the Colonies Declare Independence?

9th - Higher Ed
In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?
Instructional Video2:31
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Branches of Government

9th - Higher Ed
The federal government of the United States of America is split into three separate and distinct branches. But what do the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary do and why are they necessary?
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Korematsu v. United States: Was Internment Legal?

9th - Higher Ed
Korematsu v. United States was a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision made in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It established that the U.S. government could intern Japanese Americans during WWII as a result of Executive...
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Who was Daniel Webster?

9th - Higher Ed
Lawyer, orator and politician, Daniel Webster was one of the United States’ most famous and accomplished people in the 19th century. But what made him so special and how did he help change America?
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Mottos and Symbols

9th - Higher Ed
A motto is a saying that stands for what a person, an organization or a country believes in. The United States of America has had two mottos. Let’s learn what they are and what they mean.
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What is Constitution Day?

9th - Higher Ed
Constitution Day takes place every year on September 17. It celebrates the written document that outlines the rights and freedoms of U.S. citizens.