Photo Galleries (6)
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George Washington
George Washington(17 Photos)
17 Photos
See pictures from the life and presidency of George Washington.
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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.
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American Revolution: Events and Battles
American Revolution: Events and Battles(12 Photos)
12 Photos
Explore Revolutionary battle sites such as Lexington, Concord and Yorktown, and learn how the events that took place there shaped the course of the war.
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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: Flags and Fliers
American Revolution: Flags and Fliers(10 Photos)
10 Photos
Discover some of the flags and fliers that circulated amongst the colonies before and during the American Revolution.
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Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.(10 Photos)
10 Photos
The capital of the United States, Washington, D.C., is home to many of the country's most iconic landmarks, including the White House, the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol.
Videos (9)
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Betty Ford Recalls Intervention
Betty Ford Recalls InterventionVideo Clip (1:53)
Video Clip (1:53)
Betty Ford on her success on being sober.
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George Washington
George WashingtonVideo Clip (2:19)
Video Clip (2:19)
How did George Washington turn a rag-tag group of men into a disciplined fighting machine?
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First Ladies
First LadiesVideo Clip (1:50)
Video Clip (1:50)
These U.S. first ladies made their mark during their stays at the White House.
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Deconstructing History: White House
Deconstructing History: White HouseVideo Clip (1:35)
Video Clip (1:35)
It may not have been home to the president until 1800 or even called the White House until 1901, but it remains a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world.
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George Washington's Greatest Challenges
George Washington's Greatest ChallengesVideo Clip (2:21)
Video Clip (2:21)
After George Washington took office on April 30, 1789, at Federal Hall in New York City, a variety of challenges, he was faced with a variety of tough challenges, both foreign and domestic.
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George Washington's Early Years
George Washington's Early YearsVideo Clip (1:47)
Video Clip (1:47)
George Washington was an ambitious young man who strove to refine his character.
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Dolley Madison Saves Washington's Portrait
Dolley Madison Saves Washington's PortraitVideo Clip (2:40)
Video Clip (2:40)
Hear the tale of how first lady Dolley Madison risked her life to save George Washington's portrait from a fiery fate as British troops approached the White House.
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George Washington at Valley Forge
George Washington at Valley ForgeVideo Clip (2:14)
Video Clip (2:14)
General George Washington led a starving army in frigid conditions to victory at Valley Forge.
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Reagan
ReaganVideo Clip (01:28:23)
Video Clip (01:28:23)
A portrait of America's 40th president depicting the most defining moments of his 93 years.
Speeches & Audio (1)
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Lyndon Johnson Phones Jacqueline Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson Phones Jacqueline KennedyAudio Clip (2:01)
Audio Clip (2:01)
In a December 2, 1963, recorded telephone conversation, President Lyndon B. Johnson expresses his fondness for former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy on the eve of her departure from the White House following the assassination of President Kennedy.
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