018 - Bellum Helveticum - Lowe Butler Walker
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Truman Faces New Job With Confidence 1945/04/19
[starts with no sound, silent pictures of Truman, staff, then sound when Truman gives speech] "Early in the A.M. President Harry S. Truman leaves Blair House, his new temporary home, and briskly walks to the White House. Mathew J. Connelly, his confidential secretary, and Leonard Reinsch, his press and radio relations man, are busy at their tasks. The President nominates John W. Snyder, St. Louis banker, to become Federal Loan Administrator. Mr. Truman confers with the U.S. delegates to the fort
Eisenhower's Presidency-Domestic Concerns
This video is accompanied by text. "After the war-ravaged times of the 1940s and early 1950s, Americans turned their attention to domestic concerns. President Eisenhower's strong yet pleasant demeanor was the antithesis of Truman's cold scowl and helped usher in a more friendly and family-oriented era. While the Republican accepted much of the previous administration's New Deal, he also promoted policies that nurtured the growing economy. The philosophy of the Eisenhower administration—labeled
Se busca un niño This episode is the Spanish translation of a “Want Ad” that Frank Crane, an American writer, published in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th-century. I think it’s pretty neat. (Se busca is the way to say “Wanted” in…
036 - BELLUM HELVETICUM - LOWE BUTLER WALKER
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27 - Legacies of the Civil War
Professor Blight finishes his lecture series with a discussion of the legacies of the Civil War. Since the nineteenth century, Blight suggests, there have been three predominant strains of Civil War memory, which Blight defines as reconciliationist, white supremacist, and emancipationist. The war has retained a political currency throughout the years, and the ability to control the memory of the Civil War has been, and continues to be, hotly contested.
CARMEN HIPPOPOTAMI (Flanders et Swann)
olim hippopotamus dicebat secum
prope flumen dum solus sedet:
audax tu, qui tot amas; lasciviendum
tibi cert' est, dum luna lucet.
nam summo in colle comebat comas
venusta hippopotama,
- hic hippopotamus non est 'ignoramus'
sed cantat haec voce clara
Aequora Britanniae Subdita
Just a bit of fun- unfortunately, I can't hold this type of tune, so I don't attempt to sing along to the tune.....if you can do a decent sung version, send me your mp3. You can find the score easily enough in midi or mp3 online.
Jubente cum primum Deo Britannia
Pelagi cavis recessibus caput extulit
Ei in manus haec charta magna tradita est;
Celestiumque omnis melos cecinit chorus:
Fluctus regas, domina regas Britannia;
Nunquam Britannus imperanti serviet.
Sua quamque gentium minus felicium
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Dan Marino: Football Legend Part 1
This video shows Dan Marino from his College days to his NFL days. Marino is an American Hall of Fame former quarterback who played for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. The last quarterback of the Quarterback Class of 1983 to be taken in the first round, Marino became one of the most prolific quarterbacks in league history, holding or having held almost every major NFL passing record. He talks about the highs and lows of his career. run time 8:23
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States (1801--1809), author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States. Major events during his presidency include the Louisiana Purchase (1803), the Embargo Act of 1807, and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804--1806).
A political philosopher who promoted classical liberalism, republicanism, and the separation of church and state, he was the author of the Virginia St
Jewish History and Culture in the 20th Century
This is a video of Jewish History. The Story of The Jewish People in The 20th Century (Introductory video for a much longer video series.)
Marco Polo Biography, Part VIII
This is an animated biography of Marco Polo, a 14th-century explorer and trader, from the Discovery Channel Education series. This series is aimed at older elementary school children.
Mexican muralist Diego Rivera
Diego Rivera was one of the greatest Mexican painters/muralists of the twentieth century. Many of his most important works are featured in this video and set to music. There is no narration.
Between the Lions: Cliff Hanger & the Tricky Pixie We are proud to present "Cliff Hanger & Trixie the Tricky Pixie," a “short i†filled episode with a very tricky surprise ending. "A surprise ending!" you exclaim. Find out and learn about the “short i†this episode.  Some words in the video are shown printed out on the screen, this would be good for early readers. Video describes words with the “short i.â€Â Video is good for students learning or reviewing the â€
Between the Lions: What's Cooking? -Tickled and Pickled Rib Chefs Cleo and Theo cook up one of their most famous delicacies, "tickled and pickled ribs," in this tasty episode. In this episode Chefs Cleo and Theo teach the “short i†sound. Video is good quality, it is short, but shows words and helps children recognize “short i†words and the sound it makes. Video is good for early readers.
Ku Klux Klan- A Secret History [3/9]
(Caution: Scenes of violence and insensitive racial language)THE 20TH CENTURY(TM) ventures back to the days of the Reconstruction South and through the landmarks in Klan history to tell the complete story of the most famous hate group in America. Discover how the six original Klansmen came together and chose their name. See how the release of America's first blockbuster movie spurred a resurgence in the KKK and how they expanded their target to include Jews, Catholics and immigrants as well as b
Impossible City - Dubai Part 1 of 6
Takes viewers on a journey to explore the eye-popping and often unprecedented engineering feats that are re-shaping Dubai into a model for visionary urban development in the 21st century. Suitable for middle school and high school students.
Women's Rights Time Line
Women's rights movements began as far back as 1776 when the
constitution was being written, but suffrage began in the early 1900s.
Analyze the time line of women's rights with answers from an experienced teacher in this free video on world history.
Womens' Suffrage 1776-1900
19th century women's suffrage. There is no sound in this clip. A slide show with Informational text and pictures about women's suffrage
Moira's Birthday, picture book by Robert Munsch
This cartoon animation of the Robert Munsch picture book includes music, dancing, a yard full of cakes and pizza, kids on the roof of the house. This was part of a TV series called Bunch of Munsch, produced in the early 1990s.  Screenplay by Stephen Ashton, storyboard by Craig Wilson. (10:21)
