A250 Mini Documentaries Playlist
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Lexington and Concord | A250 Mini Documentary
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On April 19, 1775, the world changed forever. British troops marched on Lexington and Concord to arrest Patriot leaders and seize hidden munitions—but they were met by a determined militia and the rising spirit of American resistance. From Paul Revere’s midnight ride to the tense standoff on Lexington Green, and the fierce fighting at North Bridge, this mini documentary captures the explosive beginning of the American Revolution.
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The Battle of Bunker Hill | A250 Mini Documentary
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In the tense early months of the American Revolution, before independence was declared, British and American forces clashed in one of the war’s most brutal and revealing early battles.
On June 17, 1775, thousands of British troops stormed a hilltop fortification hastily constructed by colonial militia overnight. Though the British would ultimately claim the ground, their victory came at a staggering cost. Through grit, missteps, heroism, and sacrifice, the Battle of Bunker Hill proved that the colonial resistance would not be easily crushed—and that the road to American liberty would be long and bloody.
From secret intelligence networks to last-minute reinforcements, and from smoldering Charlestown to the rise of George Washington as commander of a newly formed Continental Army, this mini documentary traces the events of that fateful day and its place in the broader struggle for American independence.
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Constitutional Convention | A250 Mini Documentary | Constitution Day
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7 Min
This mini documentary tells the story of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, where delegates debated fiercely over representation, executive power, and the protection of liberty. From the Virginia and New Jersey Plans to the Great Compromise and the creation of the presidency, discover how disagreement, debate, and compromise produced a Constitution built on natural rights, popular sovereignty, and the promise of limited government.
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Ratification Debates of the Constitution | A250 Mini Documentary
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In the uncertain years after the American Revolution, the fate of the new republic hung in the balance. The Constitution—signed in Philadelphia after months of intense debate—was not yet the law of the land. Across the states, fierce battles erupted over its ratification. Would liberty be preserved or lost to centralized power?
Federalists and Anti-Federalists clashed in newspapers, statehouses, and convention halls. From the impassioned arguments of Patrick Henry and George Mason to the razor-thin victories in Virginia and New York, this mini documentary captures the intensity and stakes of one of the most consequential debates in American history.
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Dwight Eisenhower’s D-Day Statement | A250 Mini Documentary
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In the stormy days leading up to one of World War II’s most pivotal operations, Allied leaders faced tough decisions, uncertain weather, and the weight of history on their shoulders.
On the eve of the D-Day invasion, Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower carried not only the burden of strategy, but the moral responsibility for thousands of lives. As the fate of Europe hung in the balance, he demonstrated the civic virtues he believed were essential to leadership: humility, moderation, and responsibility.
This mini documentary captures the tense hours before Operation Overlord, the words he prepared in case of failure, and the quiet, resolute character that defined his command. From late-night meetings with Churchill and Montgomery to visits with young paratroopers hours before they jumped into enemy territory, witness the story of a leader who rose to the moment and helped shape the course of history.
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March on Washington | A250 Mini Documentary
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In the summer of 1963, a quarter-million Americans gathered in the heart of the nation’s capital to demand justice, equality, and civil rights.
This mini documentary tells the story of the March on Washington. From the violence in Birmingham that shocked the nation to Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, discover how ordinary citizens, inspired by the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, united to challenge injustice and fulfill the promise of liberty and equality for all.
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