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Curated Video
The Botched Invasion: Bay of Pigs
One of the Cold War’s only violent actions, the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1961 proved to be a humiliating defeat for the U.S. government.
Hip Hughes History
The Bay of Pigs Invasion Explained
What was the Bay of Pigs Invasion? How was the United States involved? Learn about the invasion that sparked the Cuban Missile Crisis and defined US_Cuban relations for more than five decades. Cuban Missile Crisis • The Cuban Missile......
Hip Hughes History
The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained
Let HipHughes accompany you through the basics of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Why did the Soviets put them there, what options did JFK consider, how close to nuclear annihilation did we really come?
Ancient Lights Media
Russia: Cold War and the Collapse of the Soviet Union 1953-1991
This clip examines the Cold War Era and the end of the Soviet Union.
AllTime 10s
10 Tiny Mistakes That Caused Massive Disasters
Turns out even the tiniest of screw-ups can result in major problems. From metric math mistakes at NASA to impatient generals dooming their own men, this is our list of 10 Tiny Mistakes That Caused Disasters.
Professor Dave Explains
John F. Kennedy: The New Frontier (1961 - 1963)
John F. Kennedy's presidency was a turning point in American history, both in terms of what he represented, as well as his assassination, which shocked the world. In many ways, America never recovered, and would never find the optimism...
Weird History
Everything That Went Wrong During the Bay of Pigs Invasion
Nothing epitomizes the disastrous Cuba policy of the United States better than the abortive, three-day, failed Bay of Pigs invasion conducted by anti-Castro Cuban exiles in April 1962. In the annals of half-assed CIA operations, this...
Professor Dave Explains
John F. Kennedy: The New Frontier (1961 - 1963)
John F. Kennedy's presidency was a turning point in American history, both in terms of what he represented, as well as his assassination, which shocked the world. In many ways, America never recovered, and would never find the optimism...
Khan Academy
US History Overview 3 - WWII to Vietnam
This video brings viewers up to modern history (1975) after taking them through WWII, the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War. Although the timeline's format may seem straightforward, viewers will be engaged by the...
Khan Academy
Cuban Missile Crisis, The 20th Century, World history
With a collage format that lends well to note-taking, this presentation allows your students to see the context and implications of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The narration is casual and conversational, as well as informative, and history...
Khan Academy
Bay of Pigs Invasion, The 20th Century, World History
A bright collage of photos, maps, and quotes opens this video lecture, which details the Bay of Pigs Invasion. The most valuable part of this lecture, however, is hearing about the dynamics of the situation - why the US wanted to oust...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: The Cuban Missile Crisis, 40 Years Later
National Public Radio reviews the events leading up to the Cuban Missile Crisis, "The world's closest brush with nuclear war." Hear Kennedy's speech to the nation, see pictures of Kruschev and Castro, and learn about the Havana...
US National Archives
Internet Archive: President Kennedy Address on Cuba
Video [18:42] of President John F. Kennedy addressing the nation on Cuba.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bay of Pigs Invasion
Sal Khan narrates this video of a lesson on the Bay of Pigs Invasion. He discusses the causes and effects of this failed endeavor during the Kennedy invasion using pictures and maps to illustrate his commentary. [13:42]
PBS
Pbs: The Presidents: John F. Kennedy
PBS compiles an extensive collection of resources and documents on President John F. Kennedy and the major events of his administration. This excellent biographical site provides links to a variety of primary sources, including Kennedy's...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis was the closest the U.S. ever came to nuclear war. This video discusses what led up to the Cuban Missile Crisis and how it was resolved. [19:00]
Other
Reading Through History: History Brief: The Cuban Missile Crisis Explained
This video gives a brief description of the Cuban Missile Crisis. [3:58]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: United States History: Us History Overview 3: Wwii to Vietnam
Gain an understanding of the era that covers World War II, Hitler, Cold War, Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Space Race.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Cold War: Bay of Pigs Invasion
Find out about the Bay of Pigs, an unsuccessful military invasion of Cuba intended to overthrow the revolutionary government of Fidel Castro.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Bay of Pigs Invasion
An overview of the Bay of Pigs Invasion. [13:41]