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Monticello LIVE with Jon Meacham and David Rubenstein

Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello , United States

America’s Founders understood that a republic is fragile; for it to survive, citizens must be engaged, educated, committed and have a free press and voting rights. In this livestream Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and past chairman of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Board of Trustees, Jon Meacham, and philanthropist David Rubenstein discuss Jefferson’s remarkably modern advice on […]

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Playing the President: FDR’s First Hundred Days

New-York Historical Society , United States

When Franklin D. Roosevelt assumed the presidency in 1933, America was in crisis. The Great Depression had spread economic turmoil and poverty. Play this game to explore the challenges FDR faced in his first hundred days in office as if you were the president.

Monticello’s Virtual 2020 Independence Day Commemoration

Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Monticello , United States

Join us as we commemorate both the powerful words of the Declaration of Independence and how generations have fought – and continue to fight – to make these ideas real. Pulitzer Prize-winning historians Annette Gordon-Reed and Jon Meacham reflect on our country’s founding principles, and the role Thomas Jefferson envisioned citizens playing in moving the […]

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National Conversation on Civil Rights & Individual Freedom: President Jimmy Carter & Derreck Kayongo

National Archives Foundation , United States

On May 21-22, 2016, the National Archives presented a National Conversation on Civil Rights and Individual Freedom in partnership with the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, GA. This two-day event addressed the challenges to and future of civil rights and individual freedom, and featured a Q&A session with former President Jimmy Carter […]

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How Events from Before 1900 Shape Today

World101 from the Council on Foreign Relations , United States

Believe it or not, events from before 1900 still have a tremendous impact on modern society. Dive into how events before 1900 continue to shape today's world with our module, “Prelude to a Global Era".

The Impact of Misinformation on American Democracy, Past and Present

Made By Us , United States

Join our expert panel as we examine the impact of fake news, misinformation and conspiracy theories on American democracy, past and present. Panel historians will look at instances of these phenomena to help us understand the challenges they present to our democracy both historically and today and what remedies we might pursue. Experts on child […]

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The Legislative Process: Congress at Work

National Archives , United States

You will analyze historical records of the House and Senate to understand the sequence of steps in the legislative process.

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The Role of Art in Democracy

Made By Us, JANM and MOCA , United States

What is the role of art as we get out the vote and build larger movements for change? In this national conversation with engaged artists held on October 29, 2020, hear about the importance of voting in both local and national elections, using art to challenge and shift culture, and how we build powerful—and beautiful—movements. […]

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Understand Life at Sing Sing Prison in 1825

Sing Sing Prison Museum Ossining, NY, United States

Every chapter in the history of criminal justice and incarceration in the United States has a few pages written about Sing Sing Prison. The 1825 Cellblock is a rare example of the architecture of confinement. Despite many attempts to demolish this monumental landmark, the massive stone walls have survived.

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Tour the Rhode Island State House in 3D

Rhode Island Department of State Providence, RI, United States

Use this interactive 3D tour to explore the RI State House! This tour can be viewed on a computer, mobile device, or by using Google Cardboard (or a similar VR viewer).

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