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Much of the history and development of the Unites States is tied to key documents that were drafted hundreds of years ago. This program takes a look at some of those documents, the pivotal moments in history that spurred their creation, and the roles those documents have played in the growth of the United States. Beginning with a brief introduction to American democracy and its connection to historical national documents, this program takes a more-detailed...
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PEOPLE AND EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE US CONSTITUTION CHAPTER 1. Montesquieu's Ideas About Government In this video students will learn about Montesquieu one of the foremost political philosophers of the Enlightenment. Viewers will come to understand that his writings explore various forms of government and finding ways to prevent governmental corruption in order to reduce society's problems. The program examines how Montesquieu's doctrine of "separation...
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In the first of a three-part series, Lucy Worsley explores how American history has been mythologized and manipulated by generations of politicians, writers, and protesters. This episode examines the American Revolution--a David-and-Goliath battle of men with high ideals taking on the might of the British Empire. But how much of America's founding story is based on fact?
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This program was designed to help viewers understand the commitment and everyday sacrifice of Americans during the Revolutionary War. To show the daily routine of the common soldier, an entire Continental Army camp was recreated and 250 soldiers-all authentically dressed and equipped-were recruited from several of the nation's leading military reenactment groups. Historian Burt Kummerow walks across the camp and among the soldiers to explain the background...
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On this Fourth of July, the most American of holidays, NewsHour's Ray Suarez speaks with Denise Kiernan and Josephe D'Agnese, authors of the book, "Signing Their Lives Away: The Fame and Misfortune of the Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence," about what happened to the men who affixed their names to the historic document. Origina?
11) Americans-1776
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This film paints a portrait of ordinary colonists during the time of the American Revolution and demonstrates their loyalty to the Declaration of Independence and to American ideals of freedom and equality. Note: this historical recording may contain variations in audio and visual quality based on the limitations of the original source material.
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This video lecture by Meir Soleveichik looks at the interactions between George Washington and Moses Seixas, warden of Newport's Touro Synagogue. It considers the concept that the United States was founded on the principle of religious liberty and how Seixas endeavored to ensure that it would apply to American Jews.
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Examining the state of the American Jewish community during George Washington's administration, this video lecture with Meir Soleveichik looks at the lives of Levi Sheftall and the Jews of Georgia; Moses Seixas and the Jews of Rhode Island; and the Jewish communities of Philadelphia, New York, Charleston, and Richmond. It considers President Washington's interactions and correspondence with these communities.
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Discussing majesty and the democratization of royalty, this video lecture by Meir Soleveichik examines Jewish identity in the American public square. It looks at the life of Uriah Phillips Levy and how he brought some of the Jewish ideas from the American founders to the nation as a whole.
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This video lecture by Meir Soleveichik examines how the story of the exodus from Egypt influenced the thinking of Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. It considers their moral convictions of freedom and the idea of freedom as a journey and how these beliefs influenced the design for the Seal of the United States.
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Looking at the life of Jonas Phillips, a religious Jew in colonial America, this video lecture by noted scholar and Rabbi Meir Soleveichik highlights the challenges faced by Jews of the time and considers Phillips fight for acceptance and freedom and equality of religious practice. It considers his interactions with colonial leaders and the legacy he left for the entire nation.
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The Almost Painless Guide to the Election Process uses contemporary footage, archival footage and photographs, original graphics, and dialog narration to provide students in grades five and up with information on the election process. The program explores the qualifications needed to vote or become a candidate, including the concept of citizenship and how it applies to running for political office and voting eligibility. It explains political parties...
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