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American Transcendentalism and Ralph Waldo Emerson
Christie Jackson, senior curator of the Trustees of Reservations gave a tour of the Old Manse in…
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Georgia O'Keeffe's Wartime Texas Letters
In 1912, at age 24, artist Georgia O’Keeffe left the east coast and headed west to the Texas…
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James Whitcomb Riley Home
Known as the Hoosier poet, James Whitcomb Riley is recognized for his poem “Little Orphan Annie.”…
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Anne Spencer and The Harlem Renaissance
Curator Karen Sherry gave a tour of the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond and discussed…
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The Early Life of Edgar Allen Poe in Richmond, VA
This bellringer highlights Edgar Allen Poe's formative years in the Virginia city.
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Justice Breyer on the Relevance of Shakespeare
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer spoke to Michael Kahn, the Artistic Director at the Shakespeare…
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Author Jeff Shaara
This lesson is a collection of video clips featuring author Jeff Shaara. He discusses how he became…
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor: How Books Have Impacted Her Life
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor talks about the significance of books throughout her life. Through…
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The Civil War Through American Art and Literature
Smithsonian Curator Eleanor Jones Harvey revealed how the Civil War can be seen in works such as…
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Author Jacqueline Woodson
This lesson is a collection of video clips featuring author Jacqueline Woodson. She discusses some…
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Mary Wollstonecraft
Author Claire Tomalin talks about Mary Wollstonecraft and some of her ideas regarding feminism in the…
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Political Cartoons
Politico cartoonist Matt Wuerker talks about the differences between a caricaturist and a political…
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Life and Legacy of Frederick Douglass
Museum curator for the National Capital Parks - East Ka’mal McClarin talked about the life and legacy…
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The American Revolution and the Press
Author Carol Sue Humphrey explored the importance of the press and its impact during the American…
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The Osage Native Americans - Removal, Wealth, Murder
Around the turn of the 20th Century, the Osage Native American tribe was driven from their land in…
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The Industrial Revolution and the Communications Revolution
MIT History of Technology Professor Merritt Roe Smith explains the technological changes that occurred…
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The Penny Press
The 1830s saw a change in the newspaper business model. People began to experiment with publishing…
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Charles Darwin's Experiments
In this lesson, students will explore several experiments Charles Darwin conducted as he tested his…
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Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation
Former New York State Education Commissioner John King talks about the significance of this document.
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Uncle Tom’s Cabin and the Impact on the Nation
Author David Reynolds talks about how Uncle Tom's Cabin intensified sentiments both for and against…
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