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Harry Truman addresses the nation
This audio clip is Harry S. Truman addressing the nation about the beginning stages of The Marshall Plan.
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The Medical Aspects of Nuclear Radiation: Hair Loss
This is from a propaganda film known as "The Medical Aspects of Nuclear Radiation". This clip attempts to convince viewers that most of the effects of radiation are only temporary, and easy to overcome.
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Neil Armstrong's Moon Landing
This is the historic moment that Neil Armstrong first stepped foot on the moon, on July 20, 1969.
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Kennedy: We choose to go to the moon
This is President John F. Kennedy speaking about the importance of the American space program, and the efforts to land on the moon.
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Sputnik 1
This is the sound made by Sputnik 1, the first satellite placed into orbit by the Soviet Union.
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Civil Defense Siren
This is a fairly typical example of a civil defense siren, which would have been sounded in the event of a nuclear strike.
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Hollywood Communist Trials
This is news reel footage which features the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), as they investigate the Hollywood film industry for suspected communists.
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Winston Churchill: Iron Curtain
This is a portion of Winston's Churchill's famous "Iron Curtain" speech, which he delivered at Westminster College, in Fulton, Missouri in 1946.
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John Kennedy: Cuban Missile Crisis Address
This is the speech John F. Kennedy gave on October 22, 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He informed the public that the Soviet Union was establishing nuclear missile bases on the island of Cuba.
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I Led Three Lives
This is a short clip from the anti-communist propaganda television show "I Lived Three Lives".
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A Veteran's Day Salute (Another Old Soldier)
Here's a Veteran's Day tribute, featuring a great song, and some really good images.
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Battle Hymn of the Republic; Tribute to Billy Yank
Reading Through History's Tribute to Billy Yank. For free lessons and more videos, visit us at ReadingThroughHistory.com
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A video tribute to Ireland
Some amazing pictures which showcase the scenic beauty of Ireland, accompanied by a wonderful song.
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Tribute to Confederate Soldiers: Johnny Reb
Reading Through History's tribute to the Confederate soldier. The Civil War and this song actually had a lot to do with me entering the field of history, and this is a video I have always wanted to make. The song is, of course, by the...
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Reagan's Space Shuttle Challenger Address
On January 28th, 1986, seven Americans lost their lives aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. Schoolchildren across the nation watched the tragedy as it occurred on live television. America looked to its President to give us guidance....
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Religiosity in America intro
An introduction to our five-part series on religiosity in America. Throughout the past five or six years of my teaching career, I've been putting a lot of thought into why the United States of America is so much more religious than the...
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Religiosity in America I
The first installment in the Religiosity in America series. This video outlines the first of five reasons why I believe America is such a religious society. Please visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory
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Religiosity in America 2
The second installment in the Religiosity in America series. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory
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Woodward High School: How Animals Eat Their Food
Each year, Woodward Public Schools holds an event known as the Fall Follies. It features teachers performing humorous (or somewhat humorous) acts of different kinds. This year, the Woodward High School faculty offered their recreation of...
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Religiosity in America 4
Video #4 in our series. Here BigMarshDawg talks about the issue of many Americans equating being religious with being patriotic. Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory Our Website:...
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Religiosity in America 3
Video III in our Religiosity in America series. In this episode, I discuss the role that I believe the U.S. Constitution plays in helping to make America such a religious nation. Check out our Facebook page:...
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Biggest Mistakes First Year Teachers Make
I recently polled a group of expert educators and asked, "What are the biggest mistakes that first year teachers make?" These are the responses that I got. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory Visit our...
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Religiosity in America 5
Video five in our Religiosity in America series. Visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingThroughHistory