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Abraham Lincoln's Final Years and Lasting Legacy
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, led the nation through its most divided era, the Civil War, and took a firm stand against slavery. His issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation and leadership in preserving the Union solidified his...
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Symbols and Memorials: Part 2
“Symbols and Memorials: Part 2” shows some of the buildings and monuments located in Washington, DC.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Intermediate German #22: American Symbols of Freedom
Learn German while learning about some American symbols of freedom including the Pledge of Allegiance, bald eagles, the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, Abraham Lincoln, and the Lincoln Memorial.
TED Talks
Doris Kearns Goodwin: Lessons from past presidents
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about what we can learn from American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon Johnson. Then she shares a moving memory of her own father, and of their shared love of baseball.
The March of Time
Statue: Abraham Lincoln
MOT 1947: U.S. PRESIDENT LINCOLN MEMORIAL: '1861-1865' superimposed over EXT of The Lincoln Memorial building. MS President Abraham Lincoln in seated memorial (by Daniel Chester French). CU Lincoln's face statue. Washington D.C. monument.
Homeschool Pop
The Lincoln Memorial for Kids
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Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore, carved into South Dakota's Black Hills, features Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. It symbolizes pivotal moments in American history and leadership.
Kids Academy
Washington DC - US Capitol Tour for Children | Social Studies for Kids | Kids Academy
Washington DC is an exciting place to learn about. This city is not only a place where important decisions and laws are made but a place that is rich in American history. Opportunities for learning abound with the numerous museums,...
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The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
Miss Palomine visits the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC and points out the plaque honoring the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. She talks about the ideals that these two great men had in common and mentions Dr. King’s “I Have A...
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Landmarks - Mount Rushmore
MOUNT RUSHMORE MOUNT RUSHMORE IN SOUTH DAKOTA IS ONE OF THE UNITED STATES' MOST FAMOUS MOUNTAINS, AND TO MANY IT S THE COUNTRY S MOST PRECIOUS. CARVED INTO THE ROCK ARE THE FACES OF FOUR U.S. PRESIDENTS: GEORGE WASHINGTON, THOMAS...
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Juneteenth, explained
Why all Americans should honor this day. Subscribe to our channel!'http://goo.gl/0bsAjO' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>channel! When American schoolchildren learn about chattel slavery in the US, we’re often told it ended with...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Intermediate German #22: American Symbols of Freedom
Learn German while learning about some American symbols of freedom including the Pledge of Allegiance, bald eagles, the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, Abraham Lincoln, and the Lincoln Memorial. Download Herr Antrim's E-Book...
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Mount Rushmore Song /Mount Rushmore
Learn about why the US presidents that makeup Mount Rushmore are so important and why they were chosen to be displayed with this Mount Rushmore Song. Brought to you by KLT! Don't forget to sing along!
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Library of Congress
Home to millions of books and manuscripts, the Library of Congress is a hub of culture and knowledge, pioneering digital accessibility while safeguarding America's rich history.
Curated Video
Remembering the Civil War
No two Americans had the same experience of the Civil War – and everyone remembers it differently. Through the stories they told – and the artifacts that survived – various narratives emerged!
C-SPAN
On This Day: Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Scholars learn about the history of Mount Rushmore, the artist behind the vision, and the preservation of the monument in a series of video clips. The interesting resource also explores how Mount Rushmore impacts tourism and the economy...