Instructional Video6:08
C-SPAN

On This Day: The Battle at Antietam

9th - Higher Ed
The Battle of Antietam was the deadliest day of the Civil War. An eye-opening video is filmed at the Antietam battlefield and provides pupils with an overview of the battle. Academics learn the military strategy General Lee and McClellan...
Instructional Video6:35
C-SPAN

On This Day: USS Cole Bombing

7th - 12th
In October 2000 the USS Cole was attacked. Academics learn about the history of the USS Cole, and the events that occurred on the day of the bombing. Video clips also show President Clinton's response and how procedures were enacted to...
Instructional Video2:32
C-SPAN

On This Day: The Creation of the U.S. Naval Academy

7th - 12th
The engaging resource explains the history of the Naval Academy and its impact on future leaders, such as President Carter. Scholars learn the importance of creating a school to train naval officers and how the Navy used funds to start...
Instructional Video4:30
C-SPAN

On This Day: Benedict Arnold

7th - 12th
Was Benedict Arnold a friend or foe of the American Revolution? An interesting resource explains that Arnold was a prominent leader of the American Revolution and why he made the decision to betray his fellow soldiers. Scholars learn of...