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Cartoon of a girl holding a soccer ball and hair dryer with toys scattered on floor. Caption. A president has to lead by example.
10 minutes 9 seconds
Grade Level: 1 - 5

A little girl imagines what her day would be like if she were Madam President. With wit and illustrations designed to elicit amusement, Lane Smith introduces readers to an unforgettable new character. Based on the book by Lane Smith.

4 Episodes

This series explores the rich history and the institution of the U.S. Presidency. Students will understand the duties and powers of the President of the United States through the use of important background information, biographies, and other prim...Read More

Cartoon white duck at a decorated podium raises its wings up as if wringing its hands, hats flying in the air. Spanish caption. Los votantes habían decidido.
15 minutes 34 seconds
Grade Level: K - 4

When Duck gets tired of working for Farmer Brown, his political ambition eventually leads to his being elected President. Animated version of the book by Doreen Cronin.

White duck behind a podium raises its wings up in front of a crowd at a political rally. Caption. Duck was officially in charge.
15 minutes 33 seconds
Grade Level: K - 4

When Farmer Brown makes Duck mow the grass and grind coffee beans, Duck decides some changes on the farm are in order and enters politics. Follow his rise to power and his return to the farm in this adaptation of the book by Doreen Cronin. Narra...Read More

Cartoon of a woman holding a stack of history books smiles down at a child who looks back with arms shrugging up to the side. Caption. No girl president? Ever? Grace asked.
11 minutes 29 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 6

When Grace’s teacher reveals that the United States has never had a female president, Grace decides to be the first. She immediately starts off her political career as a candidate in the school’s mock election. Based on the children's book by Kell...Read More

17 Episodes

Co-produced with NBC News, this comprehensive series covers 43 American presidents. Period graphics and artwork, exclusive NBC News footage, and illuminating narration help create a vivid portrait of each president.

Text framed by a white box on a blue background with fading white stars reads, "Executive Branch. What's Inside. “Earth icon at bottom reads, "Kid Explorer."
1 minutes 59 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8

The Cabinet is an advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, the members of the Cabinet are often the President’s closest confidants.

Text framed by a white box on blue background with fading white stars reads, "President's Helper. Vice President." Earth icon at bottom reads, "Kid Explorer."
57 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8

Who is the number one helper to the president? Well, it's the vice president. Today, vice presidents serve as principal advisors to the president.

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Cartoon of a man and woman standing behind a podium with the presidential crest, red and blue balloons dropping from the ceiling. Caption. If the President dies or is unable to hold office.
16 minutes 14 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 6

What does it take to become president of the United States? What is the electoral college? Students will learn about political platforms and party tickets as well as interesting facts about former presidents. Not only will students learn the quali...Read More

Painting of George Washington with a white powdered wig and wearing a black colonial suit standing behind a desk as 1 man signs a paper and several men in powdered wigs look on. Caption. The Convention decided the nation.
Our Presidents In America's History
Episode 1
13 minutes 52 seconds
Grade Level: 5 - 12

Chronicles the beginnings of American democracy. Includes early forms of government, the Continental Congresses, events leading to the Declaration of Independence, and important battles. Discusses the Constitution's form of government and its sy...Read More

Painting of Thomas Jefferson with an exaggerated head. He stands in a room filled with men, some surrounding a table with books and papers. Speech bubble reads, "Take that King George!" Caption. Tom took the lead on the Declaration of Independence.
60-Second Presidents
Episode 6
1 minutes 7 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

Thomas Jefferson influenced the landscape of America, both politically and geographically. Discover more about the third president of the U.S. Part of the "60-Second Presidents" series.

Digital collage. John Adams' head superimposed on Christmas elf's body standing in front of Massachusetts State House. Speech bubble reads, "Go Sawks!" Caption. Female as narrator. John Adams was a grumpy, frumpy principled lawyer from Boston.
60-Second Presidents
Episode 5
1 minutes 12 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

John Adams had his hands full when he took over the presidency from George Washington. Find out how he dealt with the feuding political parties and attacks on U.S. merchants from France and Britain. Part of the "60-Second Presidents" series.

Digital collage with James Monroe wrapped in an American flag and a number 1 foam hand that reads, "U, S, A." Black and white image of crowd waving American flags in background. Caption. His presidency was called the Era of Good Feelings.
60-Second Presidents
Episode 4
1 minutes 14 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

With the War of 1812 in the rearview, America ushered in the Era of Good Feelings with James Monroe's presidency. Monroe helped lead the United States during a period that reflected a sense of national purpose and a desire for unity. Part of the "...Read More

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Digital collage. Portrait of George Washington next to a map of the U, S with some eastern states shaded purple. Thought bubble reads, "I'm the president and I set lots of precedents!" Caption. As our first president, he established many precedents.
60-Second Presidents
Episode 1
1 minutes 15 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

As far as presidents go, none set more precedents than George Washington. Students explore his leadership of the Continental Army and his commitment to founding a strong nation. Part of the "60-Second Presidents" series.

Painting of men creating the U, S Constitution. Some are standing, others are seated, and 1 sits at a table partially covered in papers with a book, inkwell, and quill pen on the other side. Caption. And how they handled those concerns.
Constitution Hall Pass
Episode 2
21 minutes 50 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 10

Join constitutional experts and educational staff from the National Constitution Center as they explain the importance of the executive branch. They also discuss why some people opposed the idea of the executive branch and worried about giving the...Read More

4 Episodes

Learn about some of the central figures of American Presidential history. This series uses a blend of age-appropriate fact, period prints and photos, and cartoon humor.

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Still image from: Crash Course U.S. History: Progressive Presidents
Crash Course U.S. History
Episode 29
15 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

The presidents most associated with the Progressive Era are Theodore Roosevelt, William Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. During the times they held office, trusts were busted, national parks were founded, social programs were enacted, and tariffs were lo...Read More

Text framed by a white box on blue background with fading white stars reads, "Three Rules to Become President." Earth icon at bottom reads, "Kid Explorer."
1 minutes 8 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8

The president of the United States of America is the leader of the country's government. What are the rules to be president? Let' s find out.

Color illustration. Taft, a politician wearing a top hat and 3-piece suit, walks up to a stage at a rally. Caption. Someone once threw a cabbage at William Howard Taft.
27 minutes 13 seconds
Grade Level: 2 - 6

Which president was the tallest? Heaviest? Oldest? Which ones went to college? Played sports? Were in the military? Which were handsome? Homely? Dishonest? A look at the facts and foibles of the 43 Presidents of the United States. Based ...Read More

Closeup on Ronald Reagan speaking to camera in a televised presidential message. Caption. Are you entitled to the fruits of your own labor?
Democracy In America
Episode 7
28 minutes 25 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12

Shows that the American presidency has been transformed since the 1930s. Today, presidents are overtly active in the legislative process: they use the media to appeal directly to the people, and they exercise leadership over an "institutional pres...Read More

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2 individuals in uniform face away from camera and salute an image of George Washington. An American flag fills the background. Superimposed title card reads, "1880s."
All About the Holidays
Episode 14
58 seconds
Grade Level: 4 - 8

Presidents' Day is an opportunity for the country to acknowledge the leaders of its government. See how it evolved from a birthday party for George Washington to an observance for all of the presidents. Part of the “All About the Holidays” series.

Still image from: Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg: If the President Can No Longer Serve, Who Becomes President?
Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg
Episode 34
1 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. The Constitution provides guidelines regarding the succession pl...Read More

Still image from: Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg: If Both the President and the Vice President Can No Longer Serve, Who Becomes President?
Civics Fundamentals With Judge Douglas Ginsburg
Episode 35
3 minutes 19 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 the presidential succession line as outlined in the ...Read More

Closeup of Teddy Roosevelt squinting behind round glasses. Text reads, "Teddy Roosevelt, the President Who Kept Reading A Speech After Being Shot."
5 minutes 53 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12

Teddy Roosevelt had no time to let a bullet to the chest ruin his speech. During a campaign speech in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, John Flammang Schrank attempted to assassinate the former president. The 50-page text of his campaign speech folded over tw...Read More

Still image from: Bossy Bear: President Bossy / Commander Crumble / Super Flock Snooze Fest
Bossy Bear
Season 1 / Ep 22
22 minutes 29 seconds
Grade Level: Ps - 3

When Bossy runs for class president, he wins by making impossible promises. Then, Bossy, Turtle, and friends learn the consequences of staying up late. Finally, Bossy races to fix one of Turtle's broken toys before he finds out. Part of the "Bossy...Read More

Barack Obama speaking at a podium with presidential seal. Caption. And now, I'm very proud to sign the bill.
9 minutes 24 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12

The President signs the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 into law, explaining and delivering brief remarks on the impact of this law on people with disabilities.

Teenage girl smiles at camera with a superimposed news background and Presidential crest. Behind her, a screen shows a woman holding a young Barack Obama. Caption. We'd like to share it with you.
16 minutes 26 seconds
Grade Level: K - 6

Chronicles Barack Obama's life through pictures, graphics, maps, and archival footage. Begins with a brief history of the people who fought for civil rights and freedoms for all Americans, and explains how their efforts provided the possibility an...Read More

Painting. Leutze's Washington Crossing the Delaware showing Washington in a rowboat with several men. He's looking out ahead across the water with an American flag waving in the wind behind him. Caption. That was the leader I was willing to be.
Getting To Know The U.S. Presidents
Episode 1
16 minutes 2 seconds
Grade Level: 2 - 6

Everyone knows George Washington as the hero of the American Revolution and first President of the U.S. But there’s more to discover about this towering figure of American History. This animated biography provides a historical perspective of one o...Read More

Cartoon. Actual image of the top of the Emancipation Proclamation in color, showing a portrait of Lincoln with a laurel leaf border and 2 American flags waving in the breeze. Caption. January 1, 1863, I sent out the Emancipation Proclamation.
Getting To Know The U.S. Presidents
Episode 4
20 minutes 48 seconds
Grade Level: 2 - 6

This animated title uses period images to provide historical background about America's 16th President. Born into a family of hardscrabble farmers, Abraham Lincoln used his intelligence to become the towering leader his country needed. Part of Get...Read More

Black and white illustration of Jefferson and 4 others gathered around a small table looking at a handwritten document. Caption. And they chose me to write a Declaration of Independence.
Getting To Know The U.S. Presidents
Episode 3
20 minutes 28 seconds
Grade Level: 2 - 6

Leading revolutionary, author of the Declaration of Independence, inventor, architect, and philosopher, Thomas Jefferson was one of the shining lights of 18th century America. This animated biography provides a historical perspective of one of Ame...Read More

Cartoon. A gray-haired man wearing formal colonial clothing holds up a finger, pointing at an actual portrait painting of President John Adams. Caption. I played an important role in the American Revolution.
Getting To Know The U.S. Presidents
Episode 2
17 minutes 48 seconds
Grade Level: 2 - 6

A fact-filled animated video showing how President John Adams used his time in office to shape, extend, and strengthen the government he helped create. Part of Getting To Know The U.S. Presidents Series.

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2 women walk and talk down a hallway; 1 wears glasses and a pink suit and beaded necklace, mouth is open in mid-speech. The other woman is smiling, wearing a dark suit with a colorful pink scarf. A man walks behind them.
Career Connections
Episode 72
4 minutes 46 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

Gina Vernaci started as a temporary assistant in Cleveland’s Playhouse Square. Today, she’s the senior VP of Theatre Operations, and Playhouse Square is the second largest theatre district in the country. She offers advice for anyone interested in...Read More

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