Crash Course
Selma: Crash Course Film Criticism
Selma tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr. and one of the greatest non-violent protests in U.S. history. Ava DuVernay directs this historical drama that captured hearts and minds but also made us ask some questions about historical...
Wonderscape
Andrew Johnson and the Rise of Black Codes
This video examines President Andrew Johnson's controversial role during the Reconstruction Era. After Lincoln's death, Johnson's policies, including overturning the "40 acres" order and vetoing civil rights legislation, shaped the...
Wonderscape
The Official Selma to Montgomery March of 1965
This video covers the historic third march from Selma to Montgomery on March 21, 1965, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With protection from the National Guard, over 3,000 marchers set out on a 54-mile journey that grew to 25,000 people...
Wonderscape
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Response to Bloody Sunday
This video explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s actions following the violence of Bloody Sunday. Determined to continue the fight for voting rights, Dr. King led a symbolic march, worked closely with President Johnson, and helped secure a...
Wonderscape
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Final Years and Legacy
This video covers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final years, focusing on his role in the Selma marches and his advocacy for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It also highlights his assassination, the national recognition of his work with the...
Wonderscape
John Lewis: Leading the March on Washington and Beyond
This video captures John Lewis's role as a key figure in the civil rights movement, detailing his leadership in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and participation in the historic March on Washington. It also covers the...
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: NASA's 60 Years in Houston
John Uri reflects on the history of the Johnson Space Center after its 60th anniversary. HWHAP Episode 223.
Cerebellum
The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - The Civil Rights Act (1866)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the Civil Rights...
Wonderscape
History Kids: John Lewis
In this video, we learn about the early life of John Lewis, his journey as a civil rights activist, and his career as an elected official.
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History Kids: Marching with Martin Luther King Jr.
This video explores the history of the civil rights protests in Selma, Alabama in 1965, focusing on the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the march from Selma to Montgomery. It highlights the obstacles African-Americans faced in...
John D Ruddy
Vietnam War in 13 Minutes
An animated video outlining the basic narrative of the Vietnam War, going from colonial French Indochina, through its war against the United States and beyond, and how this conflict slotted into the events of the Cold War.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Martin Luther King, Jr.
This video provides an overview of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It highlights his early life, his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, his famous speeches and protests, and the impact he had on the United...
Curated Video
DNC 2024 reminiscent of Chicago DNC riots in 1968
In 1968, the DNC turned violent because of protests over the Vietnam War. This week, protests are expected near the convention over the war in Gaza. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
US And UK Elections
US (Elections)
Nelson Rockefeller meeting voters
Crowd marching with Rockefeller placards
Crowd with Goldwater placards
Goldwater in car in motorcade
CS Goldwater on rostrum, waving
Crowd clapping
Crowd with Romney placards
CS...
Curated Video
CAN677 ANTI-VIETNAM WAR MARCH ON WASHINGTON WITH HECKLERS AND NORMAN THOMAS
25,000 peace marchers hear Norman Thomas urge negotiations in Vietnam, white supremacist hecklers from Pagans biker gang in attendance.
1. SOUNDBITE [APPLAUSE]: ms crowds applauding, men in uniform (veterans) and others waving American...
Curated Video
JFK Assanssinated B
President Kennedy Assassinated
In the midst of a cheering crowd as he rides through downtown Dallas, President John F. Kennedy falls before an assassin's bullets fired form a warehouse along the route of the motorcade. Lyndon B. Johnson...
Curated Video
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he spoke to Edward Kennedy's, and was told that the Massachusetts Senator was resting, but able to enjoy some Red Sox games. Reid also said the Senate looked forward to Kennedy being back to work as soon as possible.
HEADLINE: Reid: Senate extends well-wishes to Ted Kennedy
CAPTION: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he spoke to Edward Kennedy's wife, and was told that the Massachusetts Senator was resting, but able to enjoy some Red Sox games. ...
Curated Video
News Item (f862a359-c212-4c95-8778-7019649bfaa5)
00/00/68 c0017160 / color
no dateline: harriman presser:
uncut "harriman" shows: ext of a bldg: int and harriman seated and speaking about vietnam, sof:
(shot 1968 100ft)
svn - neg - paris
harriman, william averell - sof
...
Curated Video
CAN 048 CHANCELLOR ERHARD PRESS CONFERENCE AFTER JOHNSON MEETING
West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard makes a statement outside the WWhite House in Washington, after meeting with United States President Lyndon B. Johnson. Accompanying him were the West German President Heinrich Luebke, and Foreign...
Curated Video
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00/00/64 a0015218
no date line: j, farley - convention elections:
uncut "j farley" shows: j, farley speaks of election results:
(shot xx 400ft)
farley, j - sof
elections - 1964
xx / 400 ft / 16 neg /
Curated Video
JFK Funeral A
The World Mourns John Fitzgerald Kennedy
The final act in the tragedy of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States is one of the most memorable in history. Kings, Queens, Presidents, Premiers, Princes and Princesses,...
Curated Video
7127A VIETNAM: PENTAGON PAPERS
Controversy is still raging in America over the leaking
to the national press of the so-called Pentagon
Papers - the secret history of America's conduct of
the Vietnam War which was commissioned by former
US Defence Secretary Robert...
PBS
Pbs the Presidents: Lyndon B. Johnson
Here you can find a detailed biography of Lyndon B. Johnson and an overview of his presidency. Content includes a focus on LBJ's early career, domestic politics, foreign affairs, presidential politics, and legacy. A teacher's guide and a...