Video: The War of 1812

A short film on the history of the War of 1812 produced by the U.S. Civil Service Commission and the US Navy. See the video on YouTube.

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Video of the Marshall Plan: Me and Mr. Marshall

A film about the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe after World War II. See the video on YouTube.

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Video: The Marshall Plan

This short video has footage of George Marshall testifying before Congress in January, 1948 about the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe after World War II. See the video on YouTube.

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Video: George Marshall and Interim Aid Program of 1947

Secretary of State George Marshall speaking before Congress on November 10, 1947 about the Interim Aid program. Food for the hungry was a critical aspect of this program which preceded the Marshall Plan. See the video on YouTube.

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Video: Arms Limitation in the Nuclear Weapons Age (part 3)

Part 3 of a film that highlights nuclear arms control efforts during the Cold War. See the film on YouTube.

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Video: Arms Limitation in the Nuclear Weapons Age (part 2)

Part 2 of a film that highlights nuclear arms control efforts during the Cold War. View the film on YouTube.

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Video: Arms Limitation in the Nuclear Weapons Age (part 1)

This film highlights nuclear arms control efforts during the Cold War. View the film on YouTube.

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Video: Eisenhower’s Open Skies for Peace

Video footage about Dwight Eisenhower’s open skies aerial inspection proposal during the Cold War. Includes President Eisenhower at a press conference discussing open skies and disarmament. A sample open skies flight is also shown. See the video on Youtube.

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Video: Dwight Eisenhower on Ending Child Hunger

Excerpt of General Dwight Eisenhower’s July 8, 1948 speech for a United Nations Crusade for Children. Eisenhower talks about the importance of ending child hunger in the quest for peace, a theme still very much relevant today. View the video on Youtube.

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Students can apply for Next Generation Delegation against hunger

College undergraduate (3rd or 4th year) and graduate students have a unique opportunity to join the fight against world hunger. They can earn a chance to work with leaders from government, business and charities.

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