Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Jul 28, 2025
Bill Clinton may have been the most fortunate president in US History. He took office at a time of unparalleled peace and prosperity, when America stood alone as the world’s superpower. What did…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Jul 28, 2025
At the start of 1992 nobody imagined Bill Clinton, an obscure Southern Governor, would become President of the United States. But by the end of the year, it seemed inevitable. How did this most…
Videos · Guess or Mess · Apr 03, 2025
Hollywood actor, governor, and jellybean lover—Ronald Reagan became the 40th U.S. president when our nation faced a struggling economy and the threat of communism. In this game show based on a…
Videos · Guess or Mess · Mar 20, 2025
Richard Nixon’s presidency was full of big moments—some great, some not. He lost to JFK in 1960, won in 1968, worked to end the Vietnam War, and improved foreign relations. But, after the Watergate…
Videos · Guess or Mess · Mar 06, 2025
As America’s 36th president, Lyndon B. Johnson expanded the government in ways that still affect us today. In this fun and messy episode, your elementary students will explore LBJ’s "Great Society"…
Videos · Guess or Mess · Feb 20, 2025
President John F. Kennedy fought communism, raced to put a man on the moon, and encouraged Americans to “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Teach…
Videos · Guess or Mess · Feb 06, 2025
Many presidents were once generals, but Dwight D. Eisenhower was more than a war hero—he liberated an entire continent during World War II, led the D-Day invasions, fought communism, and ensured…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Dec 30, 2024
On the heels of a military victory in Iraq, a successful conclusion of the Cold War, and an 89% approval rating, President George H. W. Bush should have sailed effortlessly into a second term. But it…
Videos · Guess or Mess · Dec 16, 2024
Franklin D. Roosevelt was extremely popular and served four terms as president (more than anyone in American history). Your elementary students will learn how FDR led the nation during the Great…
Videos · Guess or Mess · Dec 16, 2024
America's 29th president, Warren G. Harding, helped the nation recover from debt and inflation after WWI by cutting taxes and reducing government spending. Your elementary students will learn how…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Nov 18, 2024
After the Watergate scandal, Jimmy Carter had the perfect campaign slogan: “I’ll never lie to you.” No one questioned his character; only his policies. He thought he could change the world. But the…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Oct 28, 2024
When Richard Nixon resigned as President following the Watergate scandal, America was in a bad way. The nation needed a leader who could mend the country’s divisions. Was Gerald Ford that leader?…
Videos · Guess or Mess · Oct 14, 2024
As America’s 28th president, Woodrow Wilson led the nation through World War I and pushed for world peace through government expansion. Your elementary students will learn how President Wilson’s…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Sep 23, 2024
Lyndon B. Johnson wanted to wage a war on poverty. Instead, he waged a war halfway around the world in Vietnam. That conflict defined him, his presidency, and the decade of the 1960s. Historian Bill…
Videos · Guess or Mess · Sep 23, 2024
Who was the only man to serve as both President of the United States and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? Your elementary students will learn all about the amazing accomplishments of William…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Sep 23, 2024
Lyndon B. Johnson created hundreds of social programs to "cure" poverty. But who would administer those programs? And how exactly would they work? No one seemed to know. No one seemed to care. The…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Jul 22, 2024
With his movie star looks and beautiful young family, John F. Kennedy was the picture-perfect president of the television era. But some critics said he was too young and inexperienced to be president…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Jul 22, 2024
With John F. Kennedy at the helm, everything seemed possible—economic prosperity, progress toward racial equality, and even putting a man on the moon. But it all came crashing down in an instant.…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Jun 24, 2024
The 1950s are widely regarded as a period of undisputed American greatness. The United States dominated the world in almost every respect, from science to culture, from John Wayne westerns to…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Jun 24, 2024
As the Korean War intensified, war-weary Americans turned to a new leader, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the hero of World War II, to bring them peace. “Ike,” as he was known to everyone, didn’t…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · May 13, 2024
Harry Truman led America to victory in World War II, but a new challenge was looming: the spread of communism across the globe. Would America’s 33rd president retreat into isolation, or fight the new…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · May 13, 2024
When Harry Truman suddenly became president, World War II was reaching its climax. He was soon confronted with one of the biggest decisions any president would ever have to make. Elizabeth Spalding,…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Apr 01, 2024
As America’s 28th president, Woodrow Wilson greatly expanded the size and scope of the federal government. How did he do it, and why? RJ Pestritto, professor of politics at Hillsdale College, answers…
Videos · 5-Minute Videos · Apr 01, 2024
In his first term as president, Woodrow Wilson sought to transform America. In his second term, he sought to transform the world. RJ Pestritto, professor of politics at Hillsdale College, describes…
Videos · Guess or Mess · Mar 04, 2024
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was a courageous and inspiring leader for the American people. Not only was he the 26th president, but he was also a war hero, cowboy, hunter, and author! Your elementary…