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Confederate Statues Under Attack

"Context" makes a glorious return! Should the Confederate statues stand? Join Mr. Beat, Robert from Reading Through History, and Will from Knowing Better as they discuss and debate the controversy surrounding the recent trend to take down Confederate statues across the traditional American South.&nb...

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We Landed on the Moon?

Here's a sneak peek of tomorrow's video. It's my first official collaboration with the legendary Keith Hughes, and I am really proud of how it turned out. 

Sincerely,

A NASA Shill

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How did the Cold War end?

According to me, it was the collapse of the Soviet Union, although many people give credit to capitalism, Ronald Reagan, or even Harry Truman. My favorite part of this video is the part where Ronald Reagan punches a rainbow.

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Citizens United v. FEC

In episode 10 of Supreme Court Briefs, a corporation argues it has the right to spend as much money as it wants on a political campaign because of the First Amendment. 

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Gideon v. Wainwright

Episode 9 is here. Please post your questions for my upcoming 10,000 K subscriber special. I will answer them in that video. Thanks :)

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Supreme Court Briefs - Brown v. Board of Education

Here is episode 8. Thanks to Matthew Harmer for the suggestion. I actually got to film at the National Historic Site for Brown v. Board of Education in Topeka!

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Texas v. Johnson

Here is episode 7 of Supreme Court Briefs. It's one of my favorite cases to look at!

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"Commie Maybe" ("Call Me Maybe" parody about the Red Scare)


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Miranda v. Arizona

In episode 6 of Supreme Court Briefs, you have the right to remain silent. Mr. Beat looks at the origins of the Miranda rights. I'll give you a hint- they are named after a guy named Miranda.

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Nix v. Hedden

In episode 5, the Supreme Court determines if a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable.

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Morse v. Frederick

In episode four, the Supreme Court examines free speech in relation to a kid holding up a sign across the street from his school. 

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Should prayer be allowed in public schools?

In Episode 3, find out what the Supreme Court thought about the issue.

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McCulloch v. Maryland

Episode 2 in the series!

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Roe v. Wade

Episode 1 of a new series called Supreme Court Briefs.

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The United Nations Explained

All of your questions about the United Nations answered. Next up- a new series about Supreme Court cases!

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The History of Marijuana

Here is the story of cannabis, aka marijuana. Today it is illegal in most places, but that likely is to soon change, especially after people watch this video.

Music by Electric Needle Room and Daniel Lewis Diedrich.
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The American Presidential Election of 1936

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The American Presidential Election of 1932

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The American Presidential Election of 1912

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Story Time with Mr. Beat - Exploring America

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The American Presidential Election of 1820

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10 Surprising Things About Adolf Hitler

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New Podcast Announcement!

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Why Do Americans Set Off Fireworks on the 4th of July?

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Viewing 3D Imagery on Google Earth

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How to View Historical Imagery on Google Earth

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Some Cool Places to Visit on Google Earth

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How To Use Transit Directions in Google Earth

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How To Get Directions in Google Earth

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Using Street View in Google Earth

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