US History

This is a fun clip to reinforce the causes of separation leading up to Declaration of Independence.

This video explores President John F. Kennedy (JFK) and the failed Bay of Pigs incident in Cuba during the Cold War Era.

This video explores the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis between the U.S. (President John F. Kennedy) and Russia (Nikita Khrushchev) during the Cold War.

This is a documentary and interview with President George W. Bush given 10 years after the September 11 (9/11) attacks on the World Trade Centers.

This is a documentary explaining the history just before the Great Depression occurred.  It does a good job showing actual footage and music from the time period.

This video is a short explanation as to why the Constitution was created.

Survivor stories from Kristallnacht (Night of broken crystal or glass) from the USC Shoah Foundation offer a great first-hand account of the cruelty towards the Jews by the Germans during Kristallnacht at the beiginning of WWII. (World War 2, WW2, World War II)

Discover the haunting Survivor Account of Kristallnacht, a pivotal event that unfolded during the early stages of World War II and marked a horrifying escalation in the persecution of Jews by the German Nazis. This video offers an intimate glimpse into the dark chapter of history, sharing the chilling experiences of those who lived through the Night of Broken Glass.

Immerse yourself in the poignant narrative as survivors recount their personal stories, painting a vivid picture of the atrocities committed during Kristallnacht. 

This is a short video clip of a near execution in a POW camp in Japan during WWII. (World War 2, WW2, World War II)

This is a fun propaganda cartoon that is a great review of dictators, people, and events of WWII. (World War 2, WW2, World War II, HItler, Mussolini, Hirohito, Tojo, Nazi)