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Still image from: Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg: Who Was the President During World War I?
Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg
Episode 77
2 minutes 26 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

Judge Douglas Ginsburg breaks down the questions asked on the naturalization test for U.S. citizenship. He discusses the historical, cultural, and social importance of each question. Who was the president during World War I? Part of the "Civics Fu...Read More

Still image from: Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg: Who Was the First President?
Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg
Episode 68
1 minutes 48 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

Judge Douglas Ginsburg breaks down the questions asked on the naturalization test for U.S. citizenship. He discusses the historical, cultural, and social importance of each question. This episode takes a look at the first election held in the Unit...Read More

Still image from: Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg: Before He Was President, Eisenhower Was a General. What War Was He in?
Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg
Episode 80
2 minutes 34 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

Judge Douglas Ginsburg breaks down the questions asked on the naturalization test for U.S. citizenship. He discusses the historical, cultural, and social importance of each question. This episode offers a brief biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower. P...Read More

Still image from: Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg: Who Was the President During the Great Depression and World War II?
Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg
Episode 78
2 minutes 40 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

Judge Douglas Ginsburg breaks down the questions asked on the naturalization test for U.S. citizenship. He discusses the historical, cultural, and social importance of each question. Herbert Hoover served as president of the United States during t...Read More

Still image from: Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg: How Old Do Citizens Have to Be to Vote for President?
Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg
Episode 52
1 minutes 55 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

Judge Douglas Ginsburg breaks down the questions asked on the naturalization test for U.S. citizenship. He discusses the historical, cultural, and social importance of each question. What does the Constitution say about age and voting for the pres...Read More

Still image from: Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg: What Is the Name of the Vice President of the United States Now?
Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg
Episode 33
2 minutes 15 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

Judge Douglas Ginsburg breaks down the questions asked on the naturalization test for U.S. citizenship. He discusses the historical, cultural, and social importance of each question. Let's learn how to locate the information for the currently elec...Read More

Still image from: Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg: What Is the Name of the President of the United States Now?
Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg
Episode 32
2 minutes 20 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

Judge Douglas Ginsburg breaks down the questions asked on the naturalization test for U.S. citizenship. He discusses the historical, cultural, and social importance of each question. Learn how to locate the information for the elected president. P...Read More

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Still image from: John F. Kennedy for Kids
5 minutes 47 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8

John F. Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States and the youngest president ever elected. Tragically, he was assassinated in his third year as president. Although John F. Kennedy's life and presidency were short, his legacy is long.

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

Starting with Truman's presidency after the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt, this four-part interactive production explores American politics after World War II to 1961. Historic footage enhances coverage of Eisenhower's military success and presi...Read More

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In the foreground, we see a digital illustration of a person casting a vote along with the text “Electoral College.” In the background, an electoral map of the United States features five icons with different candidates.
9 minutes 8 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8

Every four years, millions of citizens vote for president and vice president of the United States. But the citizens’ votes (called popular votes) do not directly elect these leaders. Their votes actually elect the 538 members of a group called the...Read More

King Jordan stands in front of several microphones with a crowd of people behind him. Caption. I, King Jordan became the first deaf president.
25 minutes 38 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

Portrays the first deaf president of the nation's premier institute for higher education for the deaf, Gallaudet University.

Black and white photo of Nixon standing behind a decorated podium and speaking into the microphone. Caption. To campaign in every state, including Alaska and Hawaii.
20 minutes 27 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 10

How do Americans choose a president? How is a candidate elected? Lists the qualifications for President and explains the function of the Electoral College. Covers the rise of political parties, how caucuses and primaries work, the role of nati...Read More

Black and white photo of several men in suits with vests and wide-brimmed hats standing around 1 man sitting on a bench. Caption. "Earning the name 'The Great Conservationist.'"
Our Presidents In America's History
Episode 11
10 minutes 2 seconds
Grade Level: 3 - 8

Highlights the presidencies of Grover Cleveland (the only President to win non-consecutive terms), William McKinley, who was assassinated early in his second term, and Theodore Roosevelt. Discusses economic crisis and recovery, the Spanish-Americ...Read More

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Reggie in China
Episode 2
47 minutes
Grade Level: 9 - 12

Reggie visits Beijing, the capital of China and home to President Xi Jinping. Reggie wants to understand President Xi's background and how his turbulent upbringing in the shadow of Chairman Mao and the communist party informs his ideals. This epis...Read More