U.S. History

The history of the United States beginning with the First Americans to Contemporary America in the 21st Century.
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Final Chapter | The World of Cecil
Final Chapter | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

Cecil's career and life are described as essential in helping people understand the history, the sacrifices, and the victories of the movement. His dedication and ability to capture powerful moments...
Art Architecture Invention | The World of Cecil
Art Architecture Invention | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

Cecil's frustration with racial barriers in his dream of becoming an architect fueled his innovative spirit. He embarked on a journey of self-learning, eventually designing houses, including one with...
Cecil and Strom | The World of Cecil
Cecil and Strom | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

This chapter explores the complex relationship between Cecil Williams and Strom Thurmond, a prominent figure in South Carolina politics with a history of segregationist policies. Cecil Williams, who...
Elloree | The World of Cecil
Elloree | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

This segment focuses on the actions of the state legislature in South Carolina, led by Governor George Bell Timmerman, to pass laws making it illegal to belong to the NAACP. Teachers in Elloree...
The Charleston Hospital Strike | The World of Cecil
The Charleston Hospital Strike | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

The first segment of The World of Cecil: Part Two focuses on a labor strike in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1969, where hospital workers, predominantly Black women, were fighting for fair pay and...
The Orangeburg Massacre | The World of Cecil
The Orangeburg Massacre | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

In the final segment of The World of Cecil: Part One, the documentary recounts events from 1968 when students from South Carolina State University, led by John Stroman, attempted to desegregate the...
Clemson University's Integration | The World of Cecil
Clemson University's Integration | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

This segment provides insight into Cecil Williams' early aspirations and his remarkable photography during pivotal moments of desegregation at Clemson University and the University of South Carolina...
Edwards v. South Carolina | The World of Cecil
Edwards v. South Carolina | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

Governor Fritz Hollings opposed protests at the State Capitol in South Carolina. The pivotal Edwards vs. South Carolina case arose from a 1961 civil rights demonstration against segregation. James...