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Albert Sydney Johnston in Command: Army of Tennessee
Sorry, but due to serious computer errors, malfunctions, and a middle of the night Microsoft restart (long story), the only version of this video that I escaped with is in 480P. Get The Ashes of Our Fathers here:...
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40 Haunting Images from WWI
A video I put together to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of Armistice Day and the end of World War I. It is merely a compilation of 40 of the more haunting photos I have collected over the years concerning the topic of WWI. Like...
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How Athletic was Abraham Lincoln: Civil War Talk
Get the Ashes of Our Fathers here: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Our-Fathers-Battle-Franklin/dp/1975789423/ In this video, I discuss Lincoln's prowess as an athlete. I attempt to find evidence to back up the tales of the 16th President of...
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What is Taps?
The following video provides a short history of "Taps", the song traditionally played at military funerals in the United States. The end of the video also includes one verse of "Taps" played in its entirety. Like our Facebook page:...
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Babe Ruth Biography
This video gives a brief description of the life of the legendary baseball player, Babe Ruth. Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmarshdawg77 Check out our...
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What is Impeachment?
This video provides a basic introduction to the concept of impeachment, including its origin, history, and the process used to impeach officials and remove them from office. Like our Facebook page:...
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The Star of Bethlehem
The following video provides a brief introduction to the Star of Bethlehem, including several plausible theories as to what the Magi actually saw in the sky over Judea. Like our Facebook page:...
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A History of the Democratic Party
This video provides a brief introduction to the history of the Democratic Party, including its origins, as well as significant victories in presidential and congressional elections. Like our Facebook page:...
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The Bizarre Life of Boston Corbett
Get the Ashes of Our Fathers here: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Our-Fathers-Battle-Franklin/dp/1975789423/ The article is here: https://www.washingtonian.com/2015/04/12/the-man-who-killed-john-wilkes-booth/ This video documents the...
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Ask Teach: Ike's Biggest Mistake, Out of Touch Presidents, and Lee's Mistakes at Gettysburg
Get the Ashes of Our Fathers here: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Our-Fathers-Battle-Franklin/dp/1975789423/ In this episode, I answer the following questions. 1) What was Eisenhower's biggest strategic mistake? 2:08 2) Who was the most...
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Belmont and Mill Springs: The Army of Tennessee
This video describes the battles of Belmont and Mill Springs during the early stages of the American Civil War. It is part of my video series documenting the history of the Confederate Army of Tennessee. Get the Ashes of Our Fathers...
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History Brief: Daily Life and Popular Culture in the 1950s
This video provides a brief overview of daily life in the 1950s, as well as a look at American popular culture during the decade. Check out Jake Henderson's "Original Spin" here:...
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The Battle of Salem Church: Alabama's Finest Hour
Get the Yellowhammer War here: http://www.uapress.ua.edu/product/yellowhammer-war,5740.aspx Get the Ashes of Our Fathers here: https://www.amazon.com/Ashes-Our-Fathers-Battle-Franklin/dp/1975789423/ In this video, I discuss a chapter...
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History Brief: The Works Progress Administration (WPA)
One of the most ambitious programs enacted by the Franklin Roosevelt Administration during the Great Depression was the Works Progress Administration (WPA). What was the WPA? What kinds of projects were they concerned with? Like our...
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History Brief: the Rise of Fundamentalism
This video gives a brief explanation of the rise of Christian fundamentalism in the United States during the 1920s. It gives special attention of Billy Sunday and Aimee Semple Mcpherson. Like our Facebook page:...
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History Brief: 1960s Daily Life and Pop Culture
The following video provides a brief glimpse into daily life in 1960s America, including many of the broad trends in popular culture. Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Follow us on Twitter:...
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History Brief: Calvin Coolidge
This video gives a brief description of the life and presidency of Calvin Coolidge. Like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmarshdawg77 Check out our TpT store:...
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History Brief: Warren G. Harding
This video gives a brief biography of President Warren G. Harding. For teaching resources covering this material: https://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Twenties-Jake-Henderson/dp/1511531738/ Like our Facebook page:...
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The Stonewall Riots
The following video provides a brief introduction to the events which took place near the Stonewall Inn in 1969. This uprising is viewed by many as the beginning of the gay liberation movement. Like our Facebook page:...
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History Brief: Theodore Roosevelt and Civil Rights
Test your knowledge here: https://www.blumarker.org/theodore-roosevelt-and-civil-rights.html This video gives a brief history of the Civil Rights Movement during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. Check out our TpT store:...
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History Brief: Missionary diplomacy
This video gives a brief description of Woodrow Wilson and his policy of Missionary Diplomacy. Check out our TpT store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Reading-Through-History Check out our website:...
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History Brief: Other 1920s Authors
This video gives a brief description of some of the most popular American authors during the 1920s. It covers the achievements of Sinclair Lewis, Ezra Pound, William Faulkner, and Edna St. Vincent Millay. Check out our TpT store:...
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History Brief: Marcus Garvey and James Weldon Johnson
This video gives brief descriptions of the lives and achievements of Marcus Garvey and James Weldon Johnson, two of the prominent African American leaders of the 1920s. Check out our TpT store:...
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History Brief: Civil Defense at School (1950s Cold War)
This video gives a brief description of Civil Defense preparations made in public schools during the height of the Cold War. Teachers, check out our store on TpT: http://bit.ly/2fSXb3V *** Music Provided by Piano Horror:...