Instructional Video4:43
SciShow

How the White House Killed Two Presidents

12th - Higher Ed
Working in the White House in the 1840s may have been more hazardous than we thought.
Instructional Video4:25
SciShow

SciShow Marches for Science

12th - Higher Ed
SciShow heads to Washington D.C. to join the March for Science and interview people about why they feel science is important to them.
Instructional Video5:10
The Daily Conversation

An Idea for Obama's Post-Presidency

6th - Higher Ed
The Obama Center explained: when President Obama leaves office in January, 2017, he will be just 56 and-a-half years young, with at least two whole decades of productive working years ahead of him. He’ll also have the best perspective on...
Instructional Video3:31
Wonderscape

The Twenty-Third Amendment: Voting Rights for Washington, D.C.

K - 5th
This video explains the Twenty-Third Amendment, ratified in 1961, which grants the residents of Washington, D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections. Learn how this amendment provides limited electoral votes for the capital...
Instructional Video2:18
Curated Video

What is Presidents' Day?

9th - Higher Ed
Every year, on the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents’ Day. A federal holiday that originally began as a birthday celebration for George Washington, the first President of the United States.
Instructional Video2:27
Curated Video

Building The White House

9th - Higher Ed
The White House stands as a symbol of freedom, but the story behind its construction reveals some important contradictions.
Instructional Video2:15
Curated Video

Protests at the White House

9th - Higher Ed
There is a rich history of protests and demonstrations at the White House and Lafayette Park, from the suffragists' silent pickets to a peace vigil that has spanned across decades.
Instructional Video2:16
Curated Video

The Federal Reserve

9th - Higher Ed
Born from a series of financial crises in the 20th century, the Federal Reserve, or Fed, controls monetary policy in the United States to ensure economic growth through maximum employment and fair pricing.
Instructional Video2:26
Curated Video

The Department of the Treasury

9th - Higher Ed
The Department of the Treasury, inspired by its first secretary, Alexander Hamilton, is responsible for managing the production of money and maintaining the crucial systems underpinning the financial infrastructure of the United States.
Instructional Video2:09
Curated Video

The Burning of the White House

9th - Higher Ed
When British troops set the White House alight during the War of 1812, White House staff rallied to save its contents, including a priceless work of art that survives to this day.
Instructional Video2:20
Curated Video

Back to Work: The Civilian Conservation Corps

9th - Higher Ed
In the 1930s, hundreds of thousands of Americans were recruited across the United States to protect and preserve the country's forests, parks, and fields. The Civilian Conservation Corps, a voluntary work relief program, was way ahead...
Instructional Video2:09
Curated Video

Department of Commerce

9th - Higher Ed
The Department of Commerce is one of the largest, most powerful of U.S. government agencies. Its mission? To “create the conditions for economic growth and opportunities for all communities.”
Instructional Video2:40
Curated Video

Beverly LaHaye

9th - Higher Ed
At a time when many women in the United States were campaigning for greater rights, Beverly LaHaye raised her voice for traditional values. An expert activist and founder of Concerned Women for America, today she is admired and reviled...
Instructional Video2:34
Curated Video

President's Cabinet

9th - Higher Ed
The President’s Cabinet is made up of the most important people in the Executive Branch of government. But who are they and what are their roles?
Instructional Video2:34
Curated Video

Executive Order

9th - Higher Ed
What actual powers does the President have? Well, as it turns out – a lot. Including the power to make new orders at the stroke of a pen.
Instructional Video3:15
Curated Video

The Journey of a Native American Marine Veteran

Higher Ed
Bill's Triumph part 7/7: The video is a compilation of various individuals sharing their thoughts and experiences on life and their personal journeys. The topics covered include Native American traditions such as pipe ceremonies, the...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Washington DC: A Tourist's Guide to the Capital City

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Step into to Washington, DC, one of the most captivating cities in the United States! In this video, we will take you on a virtual tour of this bustling metropolis, known for its rich history, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture.
Instructional Video3:48
Ancient Lights Media

Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Virginia

6th - 8th
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Virginia.