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    Richard Nixon and the 1968 Election

    This lesson focuses on Richard Nixon's victory in the 1968 presidential election. The lesson, which featu…

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    Vietnam War Army Helicopter Pilot Dennis DuPuis

    This lesson focuses on the experiences of Dennis DuPuis, a U.S. Army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam …

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    Congress Investigates - Sinking of Titanic

    While there is no specific provision in the U.S. Constitution authorizing congressional oversight or inve…

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    Queen Elizabeth II and the United States

    This lesson highlights several examples of Queen Elizabeth II's relationships with various U.S. president…

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    Congress Investigates - World War II Production

    While there is no specific provision in the U.S. Constitution authorizing congressional oversight or inve…

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    2024 Total Solar Eclipse

    NASA Administrator Bill Nelson provided remarks in advance of the 2024 total solar eclipse across parts o…

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    75 Years of NATO

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken offers remarks on the 75th anniversary of the formation of the North At…

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    Improving Civility in the United States

    Prohuman Foundation co-founders Daryl Davis and Letitia Kim talked about the organization’s efforts to im…

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    Significance of Women's History Month

    Rebecca Roberts talked about her book, "Untold Power," about first lady Edith Wilson, and the significanc…

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    September 11, 2001 Congressional Investigation

    Capitol Visitor Center Curator Christine Blackerby talked about the terrorist attacks on the United State…

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    Watergate Congressional Investigation

    Capitol Visitor Center Curator Christine Blackerby explained what occurred during the Watergate scandal i…

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    Organized Crime Congressional Investigation

    Capitol Visitor Center Curator Christine Blackerby highlighted the congressional investigation led by TN …

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    Domestic Communism Congressional Investigation

    Capitol Visitor Center Curator Christine Blackerby talked about the congressional investigation into dome…

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    Japanese Internment Camps Congressional Investigation

    Capitol Visitor Center Curator Christine Blackerby discussed the Japanese American incarceration camps th…

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    National Defense Program Congressional Investigation

    Capitol Visitor Center Curator Christine Blackerby talked about the congressional investigation into appr…

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    Pearl Harbor Congressional Investigation

    Capitol Visitor Center Curator Christine Blackerby explained why a congressional investigation was conduc…

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    Stock Market Crash Congressional Investigation

    Capitol Visitor Center Curator Christine Blackerby discussed the congressional investigation into the sto…

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    Titanic Congressional Investigation

    Capitol Visitor Center Curator Christine Blackerby reviewed the process involved in the congressional inv…

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    1st Congressional Investigation

    Christine Blackerby talked about the first investigation conducted by Congress in the late 1700s regardin…

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    1970s Labor Movements

    This lesson highlights the impact of 1970s labor movements then and now. The lesson, which features Wayne…

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    Steps in Congressional Investigations

    Capitol Visitor Center Curator Christine Blackerby explained the five steps that are involved in conducti…

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    Why Are There Congressional Investigations?

    Capitol Visitor Center Curator Christine Blackerby highlighted the reasons Congress conducts investigatio…

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    What are Congressional Investigations? (Choice Board)

    While there is no specific provision in the U.S. Constitution authorizing congressional oversight or inve…

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    America's First Diplomat

    American History TV sat down for an interview about America’s first diplomat, Benjamin Franklin, with aut…

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    The Iran-Contra Scandal

    University of Houston political science professor Brandon Rottinghaus talked about the two parts of this …

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    State Department Diplomatic Reception Rooms Tour

    In this lesson, students join in on a C-SPAN American History TV to the U.S. State Department’s Diplomati…

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    45 Years of C-SPAN

    Starting on March 19, 1979, the cable television industry started C-SPAN as a public service providing un…

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    Presidential Love Letters

    This lesson highlights several examples of love letters to/from Presidents of the United States. The less…

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    38 minutes
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    WWII Ghost Army Receives Congressional Gold Medal

    Bernard Bluestein, John Christman, and Seymour Nussenbaum, three of the seven surviving veterans of the W…

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    Confidence in the U.S. Military and 2021 Afghanistan Withdrawal

    During a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, retired Generals Mark Milley and Kenneth McKenzi…

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    Founder's Day - C-SPAN Turns 45

    Starting on March 19, 1979, the cable television industry started C-SPAN as a public service providing un…

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    Charlie Chaplin and the Red Scare

    This lesson highlights the life and career of film star Charlie Chaplin and how his life was affected by …

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    1 hour, 48 minutes
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    "The Great Dictator" (1940)

    Hollywood biographer Scott Eyman discussed his book, "Charlie Chaplin vs. America," and the impact of the…

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    Senate Hideaways

    Betty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including the purpose…

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    Suicide of Senator Lester Hunt

    Betty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including the 1954 su…

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    Rebecca Felton and Gladys Pyle

    Betty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including those of Re…

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    Legacy of the Caning of Charles Sumner

    Betty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including the 1856 ca…

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    Mark Twain and the Senate

    Betty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including Mark Twain'…

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    The Truman Committee

    Betty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including the creatio…

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    Editing the Senate Record

    Betty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, discussed the process of editing the Senate's historical rec…

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    TV and the Senate

    Betty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including the impact …

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    Role of the Senate Historian

    Betty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, discussed the role of the Senate Historian.

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    Barry Goldwater and the Senate

    Betty Koed, a retired U.S. Senate historian, shared stories from her book "Scenes," including Barry Goldw…

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    Extension - Thomas Paine and "Common Sense"

    In 1774, Englishman Thomas Paine arrived in America as the conflict between the colonies and Great Britai…

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    2024 State of Black America Report

    National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial talked about the findings of the organization’s 2024 …

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    Modern-Day Evolution of the First Lady

    This lesson highlights the modern-day evolution of the First Lady of the United States. The lesson, which…

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    Melania Trump as First Lady

    "New York Times" White House correspondent and author of "American Woman" Katie Rogers talked about First…

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    Criticism and Evolution of Michelle Obama

    "New York Times" White House correspondent and author of "American Woman" Katie Rogers discussed various …

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    A Tough Act to Follow

    "New York Times" White House correspondent and author of "American Woman" Katie Rogers talked about the l…

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    Impressions of Jill Biden

    "New York Times" White House correspondent and author of "American Woman" Katie Rogers discussed her impr…

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    Jill Biden’s Roles

    "New York Times" White House correspondent and author of "American Woman" Katie Rogers talked about Jill …

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    Laura Bush and Her Legacy

    "New York Times" White House correspondent and author of "American Woman" Katie Rogers talked about Laura…

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    Laura Bush as First Lady

    "New York Times" White House correspondent and author of "American Woman" Katie Rogers talked about Laura…

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    Hillary Clinton and Public Policy

    "New York Times" White House correspondent and author of "American Woman" Katie Rogers talked about Hilla…

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    Hillary Clinton and Speaking Out

    "New York Times" White House correspondent and author of "American Woman" Katie Rogers talked about Hilla…

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    Barbara Bush 1990 Address

    "New York Times" White House correspondent and author of "American Woman" Katie Rogers discussed the role…

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    Historic Campaign Speeches

    This lesson features several notable examples of historic presidential campaign speeches, based on C-SPAN…

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    Super Tuesday 2024 Results

    Semafor Politics Reporter Dave Weigel discussed the results of the 2024 Super Tuesday primary elections, …

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    Historic Campaign Speech - Joe Biden 2020 South Carolina Speech

    2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden held his primary night celebration at the University of …

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    Historic Campaign Speech - Marco Rubio 2016 Super Tuesday Speech

    Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), a candidate for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, spoke at a campa…

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    Historic Campaign Speech - Bernie Sanders 2016 Michigan Rally

    Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke at a 2016 campaign rally in Dearborn, Michigan after being introduced…

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    Historic Campaign Speech - Donald Trump 2016 South Carolina Speech

    Donald Trump, a candidate for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, held a campaign rally at the N…

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    Historic Campaign Speech - Mitt Romney 2012 Nevada Caucus Speech

    Republican 2012 presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke to supporters about the results of the Nevada ca…

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    Historic Campaign Speech - Hillary Clinton 2008 Speech in Advance of Super Tuesday

    2008 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spoke to supporters at a campaign rally on the cam…

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    Historic Campaign Speech - John Edwards 2008 Nevada Rally

    Former Senator John Edwards held a campaign rally at the Henderson Convention Center in advance of the Ja…

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    Historic Campaign Speech - Barack Obama 2007 Iowa Rally

    At a 2007 rally in Des Moines, Iowa, Senator Obama spoke about the progress of his campaign in Iowa and a…

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    Historic Campaign Speech - John Kerry 2004 New Hampshire Speech

    Senator John Kerry (D-MA) spoke to supporters at a rally in New Hampshire following his victory in the 20…

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    Historic Campaign Speech - John McCain 2000 Michigan Rally

    2000 Republican presidential candidate John McCain spoke to the cheering crowd at a Livonia, Michigan ral…

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    Historic Campaign Speech - George W. Bush 2000 South Carolina Speech

    On the eve of the 2000 South Carolina primary elections, Governor Bush spoke to his supporters about his …

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    Historic Campaign Speech - Bob Dole 1996 New Hampshire Rally

    At a 1996 get out the vote rally at Pinkerton Academy, Senator Bob Dole spoke about his ability to unite …

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    Historic Campaign Speech - Bill Clinton 1992 New Hampshire Speech

    Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton gave a 1992 campaign speech during a visit to a Portsmouth…

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    Historic Campaign Speech - George H.W. Bush 1988 South Carolina Rally

    Vice President George H.W. Bush held a 1988 campaign event and community reception in Rock Hill, SC.

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    Historic Campaign Speech - Ronald Reagan 1984 Iowa Caucus Speech

    President Ronald Reagan spoke at the 1984 Iowa Republican Caucus Kickoff, in which he highlighted his fir…

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    20 minutes
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    African American Letters to Abraham Lincoln

    This lesson highlights over 15 letters sent from African Americans to President Abraham Lincoln. The less…

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    1 hour, 22 minutes
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    Prejudice and Inequality for Black Soldiers

    Howard University Playwriting & Scriptwriting Professor Denise Hart, author and Lincoln historian Edna Gr…

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    Medgar and Myrlie Evers

    MSNBC host, political analyst, and author of "Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awa…

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    10 minutes
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    Green Cards

    David Bier talked about green cards, eligibility, and how securing them has changed over time.

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    5 minutes
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    Significance of Presidents' Day

    Author and Presidential Historian Lindsay Chervinsky discussed the significance of Presidents' Day, how A…

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    The Gulag

    Author Anne Applebaum talked about the Gulag and prisoner Susanna Pechuro.

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    Axiom 3: The First All-European Commercial Astronaut Mission to the ISS

    In January of 24, NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX collaborated to send the first all-European Commercial As…

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    Success in Failure: the Second SpaceX Starship Explodes

    A RUD in spaceflight stands for “Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly.” On November 18, 2023, SpaceX performed i…

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    2023 State of Local News Report

    Tim Franklin, director of the Medill Local News Initiative at Northwestern University, talked about his o…

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    Author and Abolitionist Lydia Maria Child

    This lesson highlights the life and work of author and abolitionist Lydia Maria Child. The lesson, which …

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    1 hour, 4 minutes
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    Blinding of Isaac Woodard and Military Desegregation

    Judge Richard Gergel, author of "Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening…

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    17 minutes
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    Civil War Portrait Photography

    This lesson highlights the role and impact of portrait photography during and after the American Civil Wa…

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    1 hour, 15 minutes
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    How Records Are Made

    This 1942 RCA Victor Corporation film showed the process of how records are made, including making the ma…

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    Hip Hop Culture in Houston, TX

    Author Langston Wilkins described Hip Hop culture in Houston, TX. He discussed neighborhoods, the product…

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    The Iowa Caucuses

    Drake University Political Science Professor Rachel Paine Caufield discussed the history of the Iowa cauc…

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    1892 Lynching of Robert Lewis in Port Jervis, NY

    This lesson details the history of the 1892 lynching of Robert Lewis, an African American man hanged on a…

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    58 minutes
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    War Football - World War I and the Birth of the NFL

    In this lesson, students will view videos of author Chris Serb discussing the development of professional…

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    1 hour, 28 minutes
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    Gilded Age Architecture in New York City

    This lesson provides an overview of American Beaux-Arts Architecture associated with the opulence of the …

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    43 minutes
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    The Frick Mansion and the “Dream Team”

    Author Phillip Dodd talked about the the construction of the Frick Mansion and the related contributions …

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    13 minutes
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    The University Club and Charles Follen McKim

    Author Phillip Dodd talked about architect Charles Follen McKim and his design of the University Club in …

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    7 minutes
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    Grand Central Terminal and Whitney Warren

    Author Phillip Dodd talked about the evolution of Grand Central Terminal and the related contributions of…

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    8 minutes
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    The Met and Richard Morris Hunt

    Author Phillip Dodd talked about architect Richard Morris Hunt and his design of the Metropolitan Museum …

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    10 minutes
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    Historic Freedom Suits

    University of Nebraska-Lincoln Professor William Thomas III talked about court cases in which enslaved pe…

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    8 minutes
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    Hearing on President Trump's Immunity Claim

    USA Today Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen talked about the DC Circuit Court hearing on forme…

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    Founding Father John Hancock

    This lesson provides an overview of how the life and leadership of Founding Father John Hancock. The less…

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    44 minutes
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    Westward Expansion Towns

    John Mark Lambertson talked about westward expansion from Independence, Missouri, women who traveled west…

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    8 minutes
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    Extension - "Their Eyes Were Watching God” and the Harlem Renaissance

    In her novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God," Zora Neale Hurston brings to life a southern love story that…

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