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Have Fun With History: Thomas Alva Edison
Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 - October 18, 1931) was an American inventor, scientist and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera,...
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Have Fun With History: The Statue of Liberty
Produced in 1986, this documentary celebrated the 100th year anniversary of the statue's 1886 dedication - presenting the history of it's construction and what it means as a symbol for our nation.
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Have Fun With History: The War of 1812
The War of 1812, between the United States of America and the British Empire (particularly Great Britain and British North America), lasted from 1812 to 1815. It was fought chiefly on the Atlantic Ocean and on the land, coasts and...
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Have Fun With History: The War of 1812
A brief introduction to the causes and battles of the War of 1812.
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Have Fun With History: The Civil War Economy
The U.S. economy changes during these years of civil war by instituting paper currency and a new banking system.
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Have Fun With History: President Warren G. Harding
President Harding served only 2 years of his term until a heart attack cut his life and presidency short.
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Have Fun With History: The Louisiana Purchase
In 1803 - 20 years after the end of the Revolutionary War - Thomas Jefferson on behalf of the United States pays a total of $15 million dollars for French Lousiana Territory. 14 current U.S. states are comprised of the area purchased...
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Have Fun With History: The Erie Canal
This history of the Eric Canal from 1957 includes remains and remnants of the original system which was a pioneer route to the West.
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Have Fun With History: President William Howard Taft
William Howard Taft served only one term, succeeding Theodore Roosevelt. He was active in breaking up monopolies as well as increasing the governments ability to tax through the 16th Amendment.
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Have Fun With History: President Harry S. Truman
After the death of Roosevelt, Truman was thrust into the presidency. See a brief video of him taking the oath of office. [0:30]
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Have Fun With History: John F. Kennedy Inauguration
President John F. Kennedy is sworn in on January 23, 1961 along with Vice President Johnson. Included is Kennedy's inaugural address, parade and celebrations.
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Have Fun With History: Telephone Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell changed the world with the invention of the telephone. It's hard to imagine life without it. We even carry one in our pockets. But in 1877, no one could have imagined how this electronic device would be so...
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Have Fun With History: John F. Kennedy Speech
This is an exerpt of a rare color documentary of President John F. Kennedy giving a speech after reviewing the naval forces. It includes rare color footage of Kennedy boarding both Marine One and Airforce One.
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Have Fun With History: President Woodrow Wilson
President Woodrow Wilson served two terms. His first term concentrated on economic policy while his second term was engulfed with World War I.
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Have Fun With History: President Herbert Hoover
President Herbert Hoover, one of the most unpopular presidents. On his watch was the great stock market crash of 1929.
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Have Fun With History: Financing the American Family
How the Household Finance Corporation helps working families with installment loans during the Depression.
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Have Fun With History: Wounded Knee Massacre
This re-enactment footage presents the Wounded Knee Massacre in the late 1800s.
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Have Fun With History: The Great Depression: 1930s
Although the economic distress of the Great Depression ended nearly 70 years ago, it suddenly has relevance for us now. Find out how people lived during those tumultuous times through home movies, newsreel footage, public service...
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Have Fun With History: The Clara Barton Story
A dramatic reenactment of her humanitarian work on the Antietam Battlefield during the American Civil War draws from her own writings. This presentation was filmed onsite in Sharpburg, MD where the battles were fought.
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Have Fun With History: President Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt became president after the assasination of William McKinley. His many accomplishments as president include the building of the Panama Canal, signing of the Antiquities Act, and winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Have Fun With History: President Theodore Roosevelt
This is a short biography presenting the life of Teddy Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, focusing on his post-presidency.
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Have Fun With History: President Ronald Reagan
A quick overview of the presidency of Ronald Reagan from a leadership perspective - from Lessons in Leadership series.
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Have Fun With History: President Jimmy Carter
A quick overview of the presidency of Jimmy Carter from a leadership perspective - from Lessons in Leadership series.
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Have Fun With History: President Abraham Lincoln
This 1930 biography of Abraham Lincoln is one of the last movies made by early film great D.W. Griffith. It stars Walter Huston as Abraham Lincoln. It gives a good overview of his life, presidency and assasination.