Abraham Lincoln: An Extraordinary Life

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From the Lincoln Online Conference website:

"Through a selection of images of nationally important Lincoln artifacts, participants . . . explore the life and times of this extraordinary figure. Each object will convey an aspect of Lincoln's character and experiences. The presentation is based on a new exhibition of the same name showcasing more than 60 historical treasures associated with Lincoln's life from an iron wedge he used to split wood in the early 1830s in New Salem, Ill., to his iconic top hat he wore the night he was shot at Ford's Theatre (both of which will be discussed during this session). The webcast—led by Harry Rubenstein, chair of the Division of Politics and Reform at the National Museum of American History—will tell a new and very intimate story of the life and legacy of this remarkable individual."

Free registration is required to access the webcast.

The Civil War

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Donald L. Miller, with Douglas Brinkley and Louis P. Masur, discusses the Civil War, from 1861 to 1863. The presentation covers the character and geography of the war; the generals Robert E. Lee, George McClellan, and Ulysses S. Grant; the effect of the Emancipation Proclamation; and the importance of the Battle of Vicksburg. Free registration is required to view the video.

The Coming of Independence

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Donald L. Miller, with Pauline Maier and Waldo E. Martin, Jr., follow American history from the end of the French and Indian War through the American Revolution. On the way, they look at taxation and the Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, the Continental Congresses, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Thomas Paine's Common Sense and its effects, the Declaration of Independence, and the war itself.

Growth and Empire

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Donald L. Miller, with Pauline Maier and Virginia Scharff, follow the growth of the British American colonies from 1663 to 1763, examining the expansion of the economy (and of the slave trade), population increase, the development of slave culture, social structure (particularly in the city of Philadelphia), political trends, the life of Benjamin Franklin, and the French and Indian War.

The United Nations: Challenges and Change

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In 37 short video clips, ranging in length from 31 seconds to over two minutes, scholars Susan Allee, Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro, Ricardo Lagos, David Kennedy, and P. Terrence Hopmann look at the history of the U.N., the United States' relationship with it, and issues the U.N. is involved in today. Intended to accompany the Choices Program's curriculum The United Nations: Challenges and Change, these clips may still be used independently.

Registration is required, but free.

The U.S. Role in a Changing World

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In 47 short video clips, ranging in length from 43 seconds to over three minutes, 11 different scholars examine changes for the U.S. in the recent past and issues facing the country today, including the end of the Cold War, environmental concerns, international relations, terrorism and WMDs, and trade. Intended to accompany the Choices Program's curriculum The U.S. Role in a Changing World, these clips may still be used independently.

Registration is required, but free.

A More Perfect Union: American Independence and the Constitution

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In 12 short video clips, ranging in length from approximately one minute to over three minutes, Brown University professors Gordon Wood and Michael Vorenberg look at the U.S. Constitution, the environment in which it was conceived, and its evolution over time. Intended to accompany the Choices Program's curriculum A More Perfect Union: American Independence and the Constitution, these clips may still be used independently.

Registration is required, but free.