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France and the XYZ Affair
At the National Constitution Center, Tom Donnelly explains John Marshall's role in the XYZ affair with…
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Bell RingerThe Religious Beliefs of Puritans in New England
Rosemarie Zagarri talked about the religious view of the Puritans who came to New England in the 17th…
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Bell RingerSlave Haven Underground Railroad Museum
During the 19th century, Memphis was a hub for slave trading due to its location on the Mississippi…
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Bell Ringer"Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" and the Election of 1840
Ted Widmer, former adviser to President Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, talked about his…
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Bell RingerUpton Sinclair's The Jungle
Grove City College history professor Andrew Mitchell discussed Upton Sinclair's 1904 book, The Jungle…
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Bell RingerThe Difference Between Legal and De Facto Segregation
Author Sharon Stanley discussed the difference between legal segregation and de facto segregation. She…
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Lesson PlanThe Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) stated, "Equality of Rights under the law shall not be denied or…
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Video ClipThe Future of the Equal Rights Amendment
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) discussed the possible future of the Equal Rights Amendment and its possible…
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Lesson PlanLast Days of Martin Luther King, Jr.
On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in…
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Video Clip1619 Thanksgiving at Berkeley, Virginia
In 1619, 35 English settlers arrived in Berkeley, Virginia, upriver from Jamestown. We talked to Graham…
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Video ClipThe History of Thanksgiving
Author Melanie Kirkpatrick talked about the history of Thanksgiving in America, including President…
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Bell Ringer1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike
In February of 1968, 1100 African-American Memphis sanitation workers went on strike. Historian Ryan…
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Bell RingerHistory of Cotton in Memphis
During the mid-19th century, cotton was king. Historian Wayne Dowdy explained how vital this crop was…
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Bell RingerBeale Street and Memphis
Memphis' historic Beale Street began in 1841 as a place for African American travelers to listen to…
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Bell RingerThe Nineteenth Amendment
The Nineteenth Amendment, providing that "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not…
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Lesson PlanWomen's Contributions in US History
Efforts to build a National Women’s History Museum in Washington, D.C., have been underway for more…
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Bell RingerThe Mississippi Plan and Voting Rights
Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Emory University Professor Carol Anderson discuss voter…
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Bell RingerPolitical Dynasties in U.S. History
Senate Historian Emeritus Donald Ritchie and former House Historian Raymond Smock talked about the…
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Video ClipWorld War I: The Argonne Forest
French battlefield guide Guillaume Moizan and historian Mitchell Yockelson tour the site of the Lost…
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Bell RingerWorld War I: The Lost Battalion of the Argonne Forest
French battlefield guide Guillaume Moizan and historian Mitchell Yockelson visited a memorial and…
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