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America - Our Defining Hours - History

Offered By: YouTube

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American History Courses Critical Thinking Courses Civil Rights Movement Courses World War II Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore pivotal moments in American history through this comprehensive video series. Delve into the Revolutionary War, uncovering lesser-known facts and George Washington's vision for the nation. Witness the construction of iconic symbols like the Statue of Liberty and the heroic defense of the Alamo. Examine the American Revolution and its impact on shaping the country. Investigate the Civil Rights Movement, including protests and the March on Washington. Learn about trailblazers like the first Tuskegee Ace of WWII and Frederick Douglass. Experience intense World War II battles, from the assault on Germany to the Pacific theater, including the D-Day landings on Saipan and the Battle of Midway. Discover the leadership of Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War, from the siege of Vicksburg to the Battle of Shiloh. Gain insight into George Washington's presidency and his role in establishing the foundations of American democracy.

Syllabus

Revolutionary War: Bet You Didn't Know | History.
George Washington’s Vision For America | History.
America the Story of Us: Statue of Liberty Unknown | History.
America the Story of Us: Alamo | History.
America the Story of Us: American Revolution | History.
Protests and the Civil Rights Movement | History.
The First Tuskegee Ace of WWII | Dogfights | History.
Bet You Didn't Know: March on Washington | History.
America the Story of Us: Frederick Douglass | History.
Shootout!: World War II: Assault On Germany - Full Episode (S1, E4) | History.
Grant: Massive Siege of Vicksburg Leads to Union Victory | History.
Grant: Grant Leads Union Army to VICTORY at Battle of Shiloh (Season 1) | History.
Washington: The First President | Exclusive | History.
D-DAY IN THE PACIFIC (Part 2): Americans Hunt Down The Imperial Fleet | Battle 360 | History.
D-DAY IN THE PACIFIC (Part 1): Americans Capture Saipan, June 15, 1944 | Battle 360 | History.
Battle of Midway Tactical Overview – World War II | History.


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