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A Film About The Residents: Theory of Obscurity
Has profanityThis clip is from a documentary about the band, The Residents. It revolves around their history and experience on tour. -
Liberty's Kids: Voting For Independence
The Second Continental Congress votes to declare independence from Great Britain then refines the text of the Declaration of Independence. After the text is revised, the delegates sign the document and disseminate it to the colonists. George Washington reads the document to his local soldiers, and its words invigorate them to fight for independence. -
Schoolhouse Rock!: Fireworks
This clip explains the Declaration of Independence and why it was drafted. It also mentions key people involved in the drafting of the document, including Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. -
The Newsroom: You've Committed Espionage
Neal steals documents through his source in order to create a story. Rebecca informs him that he's committed espionage and treason and that no amendments, including the first, can protect an individual for conspiring to commit treason. Rebecca tells Neal more specifically that he has violated sections 641, 793-e, and 1030a of Title 18 of the U.S. Code. -
John Adams: Declaration of Independence
Congress approves the Declaration of Independence which states that the colonies must be free and independent states. All delegates vote in favor of the document except for those from New York, who abstain from voting. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipCaptain Fantastic: What is the Bill of Rights?
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Ben proves to Harper that his children learn effectively through his own education system when she claims they don't learn about the world, as they would in traditional education. Ben asks Harper's children to define the Bill of Rights, to which they provide lackluster and simple responses. Ben then asks his eight-year old daughter about the Bill of Rights, and she cites verbatim part of the First Amendment as well as articulates in her own words the importance of the document, drawing a contrast to China. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe French Revolution: Part 1: Reading the Declaration
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The National Assembly presents to France the Declaration of the Rights of the Man and of the Citizen. Marquis de Lafayette reads an excerpt from the document, highlighting its focus on human civil rights. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipNuremberg (2000): Auschwitz Details
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Rudolf Höss, commandant of Auschwitz, is questioned by Chief U.S. Prosecutor Robert H. Jackson. He describes the changes in the camp, from detention center to death camp, and goes into detail about the camp's efficiency. Important to note is that, while Höss' testimony is accurate, in reality, Prison Chief Interrogator Colonel John Amen read the details from an affidavit (Document 3868-PS) submitted by Höss at the request of the Prosecution. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Charge of the Light Brigade: Battle Preparations
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British and French generals discuss their strategy to attack the Russians during the Battle of the Alma. During their preparations to assault the Russians, they dismiss the journalist, William Howard Russell, who is serving as the first known modern war correspondent and will eventually document the famous Charge of the Light Brigade. -
Sign in or create an account to view this clipThe Big Bang Theory: Illegal Bailment
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Sheldon gives Penny a package for a delivery that she was expecting. He asks her to sign a document that acknowledges her receipt of the package so that he is no longer liable for its delivery. When Penny objects, Sheldon tells her that it is illegal bailment and explains the concept of bailment to her.
