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Influences on the Founding Fathers on Creating the Role of Chief Executive

New February 2023! A panel of Presidential scholars describe situations and philosophies that influenced our nation's founders in creating the position of Chief Executive for the federal government.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 3:02

President Truman’s Decision to Desegregate the Military and Civil Service

New February 2023! John Ross Truman, grand-nephew of President Harry Truman, explains Truman's commitment to civil rights and his process and reasoning for his decisions to desegregate the military a...

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 4:57

President George H.W. Bush Describes His Approach to Decision Making as Chief Executive

New January 2023! President George H.W. Bush shares how he balanced his constitutional obligations and prerogatives with the political realities of the moment.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 2:39

What I Learned About Helping Others from President and Mrs. Bush

New December 2022! Author Jean Becker shares advice that she learned from President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush. These are words to live by.

Grades: 3 - 5

Duration: 1:15

George Washington’s Transition to Becoming a Revolutionary

New December 2022! The question of how personal experiences can become political, is addressed by author H. W. Brands, using George Washington as an example.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 2:10

What I Learned About Life from President and Mrs. Bush

New December 2022! Author Jean Becker worked for President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush for many years and shares the common sense, yet priceless advice that she learned from them.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 1:15

John Brown, Abraham Lincoln and Two Approaches to the Slavery Question

New October 2022! Two experts discuss the different approaches to slavery taken by Abraham Lincoln and John Brown.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 7:38

President Ford and the Power of the Pardon

New August 2022! Greg Willard, attorney in President Ford's administration, discusses the pardon power of the President and Ford's decision to grant a pardon to former President Nixon.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 9:11

The Abraham Lincoln Museum–The Early Years

Learn about Lincoln's life before becoming President in this 360-degree tour of the Lincoln Museum at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois.

Grades: 3 - 5

Duration: 6:52

Slavery and the Civil War: Lincoln’s Presidency

Videos investigate Lincoln's Presidency though the power of primary sources and historical analysis.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration:

Talking with Authors: Brad Meltzer, The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington

The author’s nonfiction book about a secret plot to kill George Washington in 1776 came about because of some key information found while doing research. Meltzer also talks about his family life.

Grades: 9 - 12

Duration: 30:42

Talking with Authors: Jon Meacham, Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham believes that Thomas Jefferson was the most fascinating founding father. Meacham states his case and gives insight into the intriguing life of Jefferson.

Grades: 9 - 12

Duration: 14:19

The Lyndon Johnson Presidency and Civil Rights Legislation

Julian Zelizer, political scientist and author of the "The Fierce Urgency Of Now", shares his insights on the civil rights legacy of the Johnson Administration.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 13:53

The Presidency and Habeas Corpus Power

New February 2023! Greg Willard, Presidential scholar and former attorney for President Ford, offers analysis and examples as he answers a student question focused on Presidential power related to ha...

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 3:10

Truman, Ford, Clinton, Grant, and Obama and the Power of the President as Commander-in-Chief

New February 2023! Presidential scholars discuss the balance of power between Executive and Legislative branches in regard to the Commander-in-Chief function and how various Presidents have interpret...

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 7:04

President Grant and Establishing the Justice Department

New February 2023! Presidential historian Pam Sanfilippo explains President Grant's decision to create a justice department, why he did it, and the impact of that decision.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 2:37

The President as Chief Diplomat

New January 2023! Presidential scholar David Robertson summarizes the power the President possesses as chief diplomat of the nation and the difficulties faced by the founders and by Congress today re...

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 1:36

The Role of the Secretary of State with Administrations

New January 2023! Presidential scholars share examples of how different Presidents have perceived the role of Secretary of State and used that position to implement policy.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 3:53

The Influence of U.S. Military Power and Ratified Treaties on Presidential Power in Regard to Foreign Policy

New January 2023! Presidential scholars discuss the change in America's foreign policy influence since the nation's founding and how the growth of military power and treaties has influenced President...

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 4:36

President Truman’s Perspective on His Role as Commander-in-Chief

New January 2023! John Ross Truman, grand-nephew of President Harry Truman, describes his uncle's view of strongly using his powers as Commander-in-Chief.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 1:50

The Perspective of the Founders on the President as Commander-in-Chief

New January 2023! Constitutional scholar David Robertson discusses the difficulties faced by the founders in determining how much military power to give the President in his role as Commander-in-Chie...

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 2:14

President Truman’s Perspective on the Role of the Chief Executive

New January 2023! John Ross Truman, grand-nephew of President Harry Truman, describes how his uncle saw his role as Chief Executive.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 1:42

The Perspective of the Founders on the Role of the Chief Executive

New January 2023! Constitutional scholar David Robertson provides insight into how the founders wrestled with the role of the Chief Executive and the amount of power to give to that position.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 2:14

Benedict Arnold as Traitor and Its Effect on George Washington

New December 2022! Benedict Arnold was well respected by George Washington and other leaders of the Revolutionary Was. Until he turned traitor, that is. Hear why he became a turncoat.

Grades: 6 - 12

Duration: 3:33

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