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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The sixth segment delves into the historical student protest in Orangeburg, South Carolina, in 1960. The movement, inspired by the Greensboro sit-ins, featured students from Claflin and South Carolina...

Cecil and John F. Kennedy | The World of Cecil

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Cecil and John F. Kennedy | The World of Cecil

This chapter focuses on Cecil Williams' fascinating encounter with John F. Kennedy before he became President. When Kennedy was making an announcement at the Roosevelt Hotel, Cecil, a photographer for...

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Student Protests | The World of Cecil

Part 4 showcases the role of Orangeburg in the Civil Rights Movement and the influence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent resistance. Students in Orangeburg actively participated in marches...

The Orangeburg Freedom Movement | The World of Cecil

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The Orangeburg Freedom Movement | The World of Cecil

This video covers the events in Orangeburg during the summer of 1955. The local branch of the NAACP formulated a petition requesting the desegregation of schools in line with the 1954 Brown v. Board...

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Briggs v. Elliott | The World of Cecil

This segment explores the early 1950s and the significant role South Carolina, particularly Clarendon County, played in the civil rights movement. It discusses Thurgood Marshall's arrival in South...

Introduction into the Life of Cecil Williams | The World of Cecil

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Introduction into the Life of Cecil Williams | The World of Cecil

Embark on a journey through the remarkable life of Cecil Williams, the acclaimed civil rights photographer from Orangeburg, South Carolina. Over 70 years of capturing pivotal moments in the Civil...

Meet the First Woman to Fly Nonstop Across the Atlantic Ocean | July Factoids

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Meet the First Woman to Fly Nonstop Across the Atlantic Ocean | July Factoids

Amelia Earhart, the iconic aviation pioneer, was born on July 24th, 1897. She made history as the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Her passion for aviation ignited after taking her first...

What was the spark that ignited The Great War? | June Factoids

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What was the spark that ignited The Great War? | June Factoids

On June 28th, 1914, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Duchess Sophie, took place in Sarajevo, Bosnia. This event started World War I, also called "The Great War." The Young...

The Day Mount St. Helens Blew Its Top | History In A Nutshell Shorts

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The Day Mount St. Helens Blew Its Top | History In A Nutshell Shorts

On May 18, 1980- The most powerful volcanic eruption in U.S. history occurred. Located in Washington State, Mount St. Helens blew its top, destroying every living and non-living thing within six miles...

NASA's "Successful Failure": Apollo 13 | History In A Nutshell Shorts

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NASA's "Successful Failure": Apollo 13 | History In A Nutshell Shorts

"Failure is not an option!" -Flight Director Gene Kranz NASA's Apollo 13 was intended to be the third mission to land on the moon, but fate had other plans. Apollo 13 launched from Kennedy Space...

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