The Presidential Election of 1860 proved the most divisive in U.S. history, with the election of Abraham Lincoln triggering the secession of Southern states. But how did it play out at the polls?

The Presidential Election of 1876 was considered a foregone conclusion, with Democrat Samuel J. Tilden sure to defeat Republican Rutherford B. Hayes, but disputed Southern electoral votes led to an outcome that nobody predicted.

What is the travel ban? Is it a muslim ban? Join me for a comprehensive lecture detailing the executive order and a weighing of immigration legislative language and the Constitution.

MOT 1940: ADDRESS TO AMERICAN YOUTH CONGRESS: President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) (SOT) 'It has been said that some of you are communists... very unpopular term... no American right... to subvert the Government & the...

The video discusses the process of becoming President of the United States, including the constitutional requirements, the steps in the election process, and the role of the Electoral College. It provides a basic understanding of how...

In which John Green teaches you where American politicians come from. In the beginning, soon after the US constitution was adopted, politics were pretty non-existent. George Washington was elected president with no opposition, everything...

Exploring Our Nation: Donald Trump: The 45th President of the United States After beating out 16 candidates in the Republican 2 to 5 and securing 304 electoral college votes, Donald John Trump became the 45th President of the United...

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After beating out 16 candidates in the Republican Primary and securing 304 electoral college votes, Donald John Trump became the...

New York State 1808 The New York state legislature grants Robert Livingston and Robert Fulton exclusive privileges to operate their steamboats on the rivers of the state. If those names sound familiar, it's because Livingston was, I...

The Supreme Court’s responsibility is to interpret all laws and ensure that they do not conflict with the founding principles of the Constitution. The Supreme Courts role in government has not always been as clear cut as it is now,...

1621 - Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag natives share an autumn harvest feast; this is believed to be the first Thanksgiving in the colonies. Despite objections, George Washington issues a thanksgiving proclamation to celebrate American...

1621 - Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag natives share an autumn harvest feast; this is believed to be the first Thanksgiving in the colonies. Despite objections, George Washington issues a thanksgiving proclamation to celebrate American...

Today we are going to talk about the great law of peace. It is the founding constitution of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. This is the story of the foundation of a resilient nation that thrives strong to this day.

Ratification of the Constitution was a contentious process, but America’s Jews, in contrast to many other religious groups, supported ratification by large margins.

Explore the significance of state governments in shaping daily life and enacting laws that affect citizens. Learn about the historical context of state powers, from the Constitutional Convention to the adoption of the Bill of Rights....

Philadelphia was America’s first capital and played a key role in the nation’s founding, including where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were written. The city is known for its many “firsts,” like the first hospital,...

By 1848, Europe was engulfed in revolutionary fervor, driven by demands for democratic reforms and national autonomy. While some countries embraced change, like Denmark and the Netherlands, others, such as Russia under Emperor Nicholas...

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech was delivered at the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. In this public radio story you will hear from activists who were present that day and heard the speech. They remember...

What was life like in the Middle Colonies? Learn how this region of diverse cultures, fertile lands and significant historical events shaped America's early days and influenced its foundational principles.

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. In this video, the documents...

What relation did the founding have to Judaism? Rabbi Soloveichik investigates the story surrounding the creation of the United States’ official seal and the committee convened to determine that what the seal would be.

In this episode we examine the topic: Ceremonial Deism: The Religion of the Supreme Court

Dallas, Texas August 22, 1984 Protesters marched through the streets, destroyed property, spray-painted walls, broke windows, and threw dirty diapers and beer cans just outside of the Republican National Convention. Someone stole an...

The 48th 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 1976, the country celebrates its bicentennial by not trusting the government....