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Illustration of Benedict Arnold, labeled with "Heroes & Villains" and "Bill of Rights Institute."
Illustration of Aaron Burr with text: "Aaron Burr & Hubris" and "Heroes & Villains." Bill of Rights Institute logo.
Portrait of Thomas Jefferson with the text "Heroes & Villains" and "Bill of Rights Institute" in the background.
Black and white image of Clara Barton, overlaid with blue graphics and text about responsibility.

Heroes and Villains Videos

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Illustration of Benedict Arnold, labeled with "Heroes & Villains" and "Bill of Rights Institute."
Benedict Arnold & Dishonor: Heroes and Villains
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Why is acting dishonorably destructive to a healthy political system and civil society? Explore the story of Benedict Arnold in this video feature of BRI's Heroes and Villains Curriculum to help determine how he exhibited the vice of dishonor. Heroes and Villains uses narratives to discuss the concepts of civic virtue in all classrooms. Each virtue narrative includes corresponding discussion guides, journal templates, a toolbox with additional activities, and suggestions for further reading on each topic or virtue.
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Illustration of Aaron Burr with text: "Aaron Burr & Hubris" and "Heroes & Villains." Bill of Rights Institute logo.
Aaron Burr and Hubris: Heroes & Villains
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How do you know when ambition is self-sacrificing and when it is self-serving? Explore the story of Aaron Burr in this video feature of BRI's Heroes and Villains Curriculum to help determine how he exhibited the vice of hubris. Heroes and Villains uses narratives to discuss the concepts of civic virtue in all classrooms. Each virtue narrative includes corresponding discussion guides, journal templates, a toolbox with additional activities, and suggestions for further reading on each topic or virtue.
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Portrait of Thomas Jefferson with the text "Heroes & Villains" and "Bill of Rights Institute" in the background.
Thomas Jefferson and Prudence: Heroes & Villains
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How can prudence help leaders make decisions in difficult circumstances? Explore the story of Thomas Jefferson in this video feature of BRI's Heroes and Villains Curriculum to help determine how he exhibited the virtue of prudence. Heroes and Villains uses narratives to discuss the concepts of civic virtue in all classrooms. Each virtue narrative includes corresponding discussion guides, journal templates, a toolbox with additional activities, and suggestions for further reading on each topic or virtue.
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Black and white image of Clara Barton, overlaid with blue graphics and text about responsibility.
Clara Barton and Responsibility: Heroes & Villains
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How does an individual’s responsibility to their fellow citizens affect the health of a civil society? Explore the story of Clara Barton in this video feature of BRI's Heroes and Villains Curriculum to help determine how she exhibited the virtue of responsibility. Heroes and Villains uses narratives to discuss the concepts of civic virtue in all classrooms. Each virtue narrative includes corresponding discussion guides, journal templates, a toolbox with additional activities, and suggestions for further reading on each topic or virtue.
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Black and white photo of Huey Long speaking passionately at an event. Text overlay includes his name and the word "Immoderation."
Huey Long and Immoderation: Heroes & Villains
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Why is moderation important in a civil society, leadership, and in the general public? Explore the story of Huey Long in this video feature of BRI's Heroes and Villains Curriculum to help determine how he exhibited the vice of immoderation.
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A historical photograph of the Schechter Brothers, celebrating together, with text about integrity and heroes.
The Schechter Brothers and Integrity: Heroes & Villains
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Why is it important in a healthy civil society for individuals to act with integrity? Explore the story of the Schechter Brothers in this video feature of BRI's Heroes and Villains Curriculum to help determine how they exhibited the virtue of integrity.
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Portrait of Dwight Eisenhower in military uniform, set against a blue background with text about responsibility.
Dwight Eisenhower and Responsibility: Heroes & Villains
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How can a leader build trust with the people they lead by taking responsibility for their decisions and actions? Explore the story of Dwight D. Eisenhower and the D-Day invasion. In this video determine how he exhibited the virtue of responsibility specifically during the Eisenhower D-Day speech.
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Black and white image of Elizabeth Eckford, overlay with text "Heroes & Villains" and "Courage."
Elizabeth Eckford and Courage: Heroes & Villains
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Why is individual courage necessary for the success of the larger community or civil society? Explore the story of Elizabeth Eckford in this video feature of BRI's Heroes and Villains Curriculum to help determine how she exhibited the virtue of courage. Heroes and Villains uses narratives to discuss the concepts of civic virtue in all classrooms. Each virtue narrative includes corresponding discussion guides, journal templates, a toolbox with additional activities, and suggestions for further reading on each topic or virtue.
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