The Wall Street Journal
Power And The Presidency
Ever since the days of Teddy Roosevelt, denizens of the White House have pushed presidential powers to new limits. Is this good for The Republic? And what - if anything - should be done about it?
Hip Hughes History
The Election of 1924 Explained
Stay cool with Coolidge as we look at the candidates, issues and campaign of 1924 without making you want to take a nap.
Hip Hughes History
Explaining Reform In America: The Essay
Individuals throughout US History investigated, exposed and caused the wheels of change happen. Lets investigate two of the, Perfect for Essay crammers for a US History class.
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1912
The 32nd episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt single handedly destroys the Republican Party because...
Hip Hughes History
The Progressive Era Explained: US History Review
A short theme based lecture on the Progressive Age, created for studying for the United States History regents exam in New York state devliered by a much younger HipHughes with much cheap resources.
Weird History
Crazy Facts About Teddy Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, was more than the man behind the Panama Canal and the inspiration for the teddy bear. He was a cowboy. A soldier. An explorer. A badass.When Teddy Roosevelt, or T.R. as he was...
Professor Dave Explains
William Howard Taft: Plus-Sized President (1909-1913)
Taft was the hand-picked successor to the monolithic Teddy Roosevelt. What did he do in office? Besides being famous for being overweight, he was also the only president to become a Supreme Court Justice. What else did he do? What did he...
Cerebellum
America, An Emerging World Power: 1896-1916 - Roosevelt Corollary (1904) And 16th Amendment
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 focuses on documents...
Hip Hughes History
Imperialism in 20 minutes (2/2)
Geared for students taking high school level US History, specifically covering Industrial Age concepts.
Weird History
When Teddy Roosevelt got shot and stil gave a Speech
Sometimes, the words of politicians save lives. In the case of Teddy Roosevelt, ""Bull Moose"" Party presidential candidate in 1912, that was very literally true.
Having already served as the 26th President of the United States,...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1904
The 30th Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1904. Theodore Roosevelt was running for re-election. Hold up. Teddy Roosevelt? Re-election? What happened to McKinley? Let's rewind three years. Back on...
Curated Video
How Teddy Roosevelt Saved Football
It’s America’s national sport – but when football almost came to a crashing halt following the deaths of 19 players in 1905, US President Theodore Roosevelt made a decisive play.
Hip Hughes History
Muckrakers for Dummies -- Muckraking and the Tradition of Investigative Reporting
Don't get stuck in the muck, let HipHughes guide you out with understanding, love and a green screen.
Professor Dave Explains
Theodore Roosevelt: The Rough Rider (1901-1909)
Teddy Roosevelt was such a dynamo of a man that he was put up on Mount Rushmore along with three other super-presidents. And the Teddy Bear is named after him! He was pretty fascinating, take a look.
Hip Hughes History
Five Failed Presidential Assassination Attempts
With over twenty Presidential Assassination attempts in US History, here are the five I find most fascinating.
Hip Hughes History
The Roosevelt Corollary Explained in 3 Minutes: US History Review
The essential concept of Teddy Roosevelt's Imperialistic policy called the Roosevelt Corollary.
Hip Hughes History
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act Explained: US History Review
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!
Weird History
Jealous of the Teddy Bear, How President Taft Tried to Make Billy Possum Happen
Presidents William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt battled it out in the election of 1912, even though Roosevelt had handpicked Taft as his successor just four years earlier. What made the Republicans turn on each other? And did the...
Hip Hughes History
The 16th Amendment Explained: The Constitution for Dummies Series
How much do you know about income tax, the Constitution and the 16th amendment? In this video lecture we hit the big ideas surrounding income tax prior to the 16th amendment as well as the causes for the amendment. Did you know income...
Curated Video
Teddy Roosevelt: One of the Toughest Presidents
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.
Cerebellum
America, An Emerging World Power: 1896-1916 - Hay-bunau-varilla Treaty (1903)
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 focuses on documents...
Professor Dave Explains
Woodrow Wilson: A World War and a League of Nations (1913 - 1921)
Woodrow Wilson was president during a time when a lot was changing in the world. World War I broke out, and as hard as he tried to keep America out of it, it was inevitable that it enter the action, only to emerge as the world's premiere...
Hip Hughes History
The Square Deal for Dummies - Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive Era Reforms
Let HipHughes take you through the most essential of Teddy Roosevelt's Progressive Era reforms known as the "Square Deal. "
Wonderscape
History Kids: Eleanor Roosevelt
In this video, we learn about the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, who is described as a trailblazer. The video highlights her early years, her marriage to Franklin Roosevelt, her role as First Lady, and her work after leaving the White House.