American History Movies

  • 1970
    Scandalous Conduct: A Fairy Extravaganza

    Scandalous Conduct: A Fairy Extravaganza

    Scandalous Conduct: A Fairy Extravaganza

    01970HD

    An Episcopal minister. 41 naval recruits. A zealous newspaper editor. A pandemic. A drag show. A beanstalk. The YMCA. A future president of the...

    Scandalous Conduct: A Fairy Extravaganza
  • 1971
    Valley Forge:

    Valley Forge: "No Food, No Soldier"

    Valley Forge: "No Food, No Soldier"

    01971HD

    Uses the authentic words of Revolutionary War soldiers to recreate the ordeal of the harsh, crucial winter of 1778. Filmed in Valley Forge National...

    Valley Forge:
  • 1970
    Sky High: The Story of TWA

    Sky High: The Story of TWA

    Sky High: The Story of TWA

    01970HD

    A documentary covering the history of TWA, from its origins to its ultimate sale to American Airlines.

    Sky High: The Story of TWA
  • 1977
    United States Expansion: Louisiana Purchase (Revised)

    United States Expansion: Louisiana Purchase (Revised)

    United States Expansion: Louisiana Purchase (Revised)

    01977HD

    Relates the history of the Louisiana Purchase to the westward expansion of the United States, describing events leading to the purchase of the...

    United States Expansion: Louisiana Purchase (Revised)
  • 1950
    Our Living Declaration of Independence

    Our Living Declaration of Independence

    Our Living Declaration of Independence

    01950HD

    Freedom, rights, obligations, the pursuit of happiness -- meanings of these terms are explored as this film develops its theme that the Declaration...

    Our Living Declaration of Independence
  • 1991
    The People's Palace: A Portrait of the New York Public Library

    The People's Palace: A Portrait of the New York Public Library

    The People's Palace: A Portrait of the New York Public Library

    01991HD

    With a mission of collecting, preserving and making accessible the materials of human culture, the New York Public Library plays a vital role in the...

    The People's Palace: A Portrait of the New York Public Library
  • 1967
    The United States in the 20th Century 1932-1940

    The United States in the 20th Century 1932-1940

    The United States in the 20th Century 1932-1940

    01967HD

    Presents the history of the U S from the inauguration of Franklin D Roosevelt to the eve of World War II, including the Great Depression and New Deal...

    The United States in the 20th Century 1932-1940
  • 1957
    The Jamestown Colony (1607 Through 1620)

    The Jamestown Colony (1607 Through 1620)

    The Jamestown Colony (1607 Through 1620)

    01957HD

    Chronicles early history of the Jamestown Colony. Describes voyage and hardships of the first settlers from England and the trials of later arrivals.

    The Jamestown Colony (1607 Through 1620)
  • 1950
    Lewis and Clark

    Lewis and Clark

    Lewis and Clark

    01950HD

    The film "Lewis and Clark" chronicles the historic expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, beginning with their departure from St....

    Lewis and Clark
  • 1950
    English Influences in the United States

    English Influences in the United States

    English Influences in the United States

    01950HD

    Explains the ways the English culture influenced our own--Democratic thought, jurisprudence, civil liberties, language, literature, art and styles.

    English Influences in the United States
  • 2015
    Black Sam's Statue

    Black Sam's Statue

    Black Sam's Statue

    02015HD

    Using newly uncovered historical documents, this documentary short pieces together the most complete and accurate account of the life of Viro Small...

    Black Sam's Statue
  • 1970
    Tanforan: Race Track to Assembly Center

    Tanforan: Race Track to Assembly Center

    Tanforan: Race Track to Assembly Center

    01970HD

    From Race Track to Assembly Center documents life for San Francisco Bay Area residents of Japanese ancestry incarcerated at the Tanforan Race Track...

    Tanforan: Race Track to Assembly Center