** While this Election Season has been anything but amicable, OGTV would like to share a story from a few years back that reminds us of the good that come from enthusiasm and an interest in politics. Please Get...

Victoria Woodhull ran for President of the United States before most American women were even allowed to vote.

MOT 1952: DELEGATES IN CHICAGO: MS Colonel Jack M. Arvey w/ Clint Tonotle, SOT Clint asking about Adlai Stevenson, Arvey saying if asked he would serve, explaining 'draft' for office, he hasn't campaigned for him. Clint thanking him,...

With warmth and wit, Halla Tomasdottir shares how she overcame media bias, changed the tone of the political debate and surprised her entire nation when she ran for president of Iceland -- inspiring the next generation of leaders along...

Whether someone's running for President or to be on their school board, there's a lot that a politician has to do to try to sway voters. But did you know that what name they use is on that list? Research shows that whether you choose...

MOT 1952: DWIGHT EISENHOWER SPEECH: VS Republican nominee for president, Five-star General Dwight D. 'Ike' Eisenhower (1890-1969) speaking (SOT) about government 'mess,' promises of election. Campaign, political rally, politics

The 2020 campaign for president is under way, as well as campaigns for dozens of seats in the House and Senate. How is the field shaping up? And what might the outcome mean for business?

Negative campaigns—or campaigns that work by painting opposing candidates in a negative light—have been used for decades. But today, thanks to information that can be gained from social media, these campaigns may be even more effective...

You might call this election the election of 1844, part 2, because it was very similar to it. Just like in 1844, a young dark horse candidate won. Also like in 1844, the incumbent president was a Whig who had become President after the...

Stella Nyanzi is Uganda's most outspoken, self-described radical queer feminist. She has been imprisoned for her activism and is known for her attention-grabbing naked protests and poetry. In an election campaign that has become...

Arizona residents Belen Sisa and Julio Zuniga have a lot at stake this election: they are among roughly 728,000 undocumented immigrants who are protected from deportation through an executive order signed by Barack Obama. Subscribe to...

MOT 1947: EISENHOWER CAMPAIGN: EXT Restaurant building 'Headquarters Eisenhower for President.' INT Man in lobby poster board pinning button to woman. CU General Dwight D. Eisenhower on pin. MS Man handing out pins at dinner table woman...

Joe Biden won the nomination for president on the shoulders of older Black voters in the US south. But how do younger, progressive people of color feel about his candidacy in the southern state of Georgia, in play for the first time in...

After campaigning for years on a plan of "repeal and replace Obamacare," Republicans finally have the means within their grasp to make much of that possible. They control the presidency, the House, and the Senate. The filibuster still...

Following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a campaign rally, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer joins TED’s Helen Walters to discuss the broader implications for American politics. They...

Today, Clint Smith is teaching you about the Civil Rights activist and Icon, Reverend Jesse Jackson. Jackson began his career working with Martin Luther King in the 1960s, and in the 1970s he founded PUSH, an organization to advance the...

The program begins with a brief history of the people who fought for civil rights and freedoms for all Americans, and explains how their efforts provided the possibility and opportunity that led to the election of President Obama. ...

This video chronicles Kamala Harris's journey from her 2020 presidential campaign to becoming the first woman, Black American, and Asian American Vice President of the United States. Despite setbacks, Harris has continued to fight for...

The U.N. imposed sanctions and called on Saddam to withdraw from Kuwait. Instead he sent in over 300,000 soldiers. Kuwait's wealth was systematically plundered by the looting of houses to the ransacking of the Kuwait Central Bank. Some...

Stella Nyanzi is Uganda's most outspoken, self-described radical queer feminist. She has been imprisoned for her activism and is known for her attention-grabbing naked protests and poetry. In an election campaign that has become...

As citizens of the United States it's important to understand the process for electing our presidents. This program guides students through the entire process. Students will learn what the qualifications are to become president and the...

This video documents the Clayton Antitrust Act and the creation of the Federal Trade Commission.tp://readingthroughhistory.com/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Commission. Wilson’s Antitrust Measures Trusts and trustbusting were...

Donald Trump promised new tariffs throughout his campaign for President and continues to push that agenda as he prepares to take office. Here's what you should know and what changes you can expect.

This video provides a brief overview of Nelson Mandela's life, from his childhood in a rural village to his pivotal role in the fight against apartheid in South Africa. It highlights his journey from being imprisoned for 27 years to...