American Revolution (3:20)
Get the story of how a fledgling, largely disconnected nation won its freedom from the greatest military force of its time.
Videos (8)
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American Revolution
American RevolutionVideo Clip (3:20)
Video Clip (3:20)
Get the story of how a fledgling, largely disconnected nation won its freedom from the greatest military force of its time.
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Faces of America
Faces of AmericaVideo Clip (2:26)
Video Clip (2:26)
Prominent Americans talk about what makes America unique.
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Chris Berman's Connecticut
Chris Berman's ConnecticutVideo Clip (2:19)
Video Clip (2:19)
In this States video clip Chris Berman on Connecticut: Chris Berman tells us why the Red Sox and Yankees battle lies square in the middle of Connecticut. This video clip is courtesy of The History Channel.
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Mianus Bridge Disaster 1983
Mianus Bridge Disaster 1983Video Clip (3:34)
Video Clip (3:34)
The Mianus River Bridge is located on Interstate 95 and was 30 years old at the time of its collapse. Three people were killed when the pin and hanger system failed. Check it out in this clip from Engineering Disasters.
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Nuclear Submarine Tech
Nuclear Submarine TechVideo Clip (3:23)
Video Clip (3:23)
Nuclear submarines are priceless military jewels, owned and operated by only a handful of countries. Find out what it takes to operate one of these prized vessels.
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10 Days: Massacre at Mystic
10 Days: Massacre at MysticVideo Clip (3:06)
Video Clip (3:06)
The Massacre at Mystic was the first full scaled slaughtering of Native Americans at the hands of the English in 1637. However, this would not be the last. Go behind the scenes and learn more about the Pequot indians in this Massacre at Mystic video.
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Yale's Students of War
Yale's Students of WarVideo Clip (1:41)
Video Clip (1:41)
In this History Channel video, learn how the United States Army took over American Universities. At Yale University, for example, three thousand officer cadets come to complete their training for the Air Force.
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History of Colt 45
History of Colt 45Video Clip (2:30)
Video Clip (2:30)
In a Mail Call video, R. Lee Ermey answers Carson, a nine-year boy old from Colorado, who asked when the Colt 45 started its service in the U.S. military and when it ended its career. The Colt 45 was invented by gun designer John Browning.
Photo Galleries (5)
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Connecticut
Connecticut(4 Photos)
4 Photos
View pictures from the state of Connecticut on History. See images of famous locations that represent the state.
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Native American Tribes and Cultures
Native American Tribes and Cultures(13 Photos)
13 Photos
Native American cultures in the United States include socially and geographically diverse groups.
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George Bush
George Bush(20 Photos)
20 Photos
View an image slideshow on President George Bush.
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American Revolution: Continental Congress
American Revolution: Continental Congress(11 Photos)
11 Photos
Discover the accomplishments of the First and Second Constitutional Congresses, and learn about the major players behind such documents as the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Paris.
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American Revolution: Key Military Figures
American Revolution: Key Military Figures(10 Photos)
10 Photos
View images of key military figures from the American Revolution, and learn what role they played in this war of independence.
Interactives (3)
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Place the State
Place the StateInteractive
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Ultimate History Quiz
Ultimate History QuizInteractive
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State the Plate Game
State the Plate GameInteractive
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