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National Politics: Harding, Coolidge, Hoover, and Al Smith

28 minutes 44 seconds

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Black-and-white photo of white-haired politician giving a speech in front of a large crowd and several news microphones. A large sign with the words, "Roosevelt, Ely," and other indiscernible words hangs above the crowd.

Covers America's national politics at the beginning of the 20th century. Discusses the Teapot Dome scandal of Warren G. Harding's administration, the 19th Amendment and women's suffrage, "Silent Cal" Coolidge, Herbert Hoover's relief efforts and the Great Depression, and Al Smith's unsuccessful bid for president. Each segment has a pretest, followed by historic footage, and correct answers.

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Runtime: 28 minutes 44 seconds

Black-and-white photo of white-haired politician giving a speech in front of a large crowd and several news microphones. A large sign with the words, "Roosevelt, Ely," and other indiscernible words hangs above the crowd.
National Politics
Season 0 / Ep 1
28 minutes 44 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Black and white photo of Theodore Roosevelt standing, holding his hat in his right hand, and pointing outward with his left as he gives a speech. Various other men are in the background.
National Politics
Season 0 / Ep 2
25 minutes 3 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
Black and white photo of hundreds of Russian soldiers marching in formation on a cobblestone street while holding their rifles erect. A large photo of Stalin and Lenin is visible at the top of a building on the street.
National Politics
Season 0 / Ep 3
25 minutes
Grade Level: 7 - 12