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US or U.S. usually refers to the United States of America, a country in North America.
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Donald John Trump, Sr. (born June 14, 1946) is an American businessperson and media personality. He is the chairman and president of The Trump Organization and the founder of Trump Entertainment Resorts. Trump's career, branding efforts, personal life, wealth, and outspoken manner have made him famous throughout the country. Since 2015, he is also a candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in the 2016 election.
Trump is a native of New York City and a son of Fred Trump, who inspired him to enter real estate development. After two years at Fordham University and while studying at Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Trump worked for his father's firm, Elizabeth Trump & Son. Upon graduating in 1968 he joined the company, and in 1971 was given control, renaming the company "The Trump Organization". Since then he has built hotels, golf courses, and other properties, many of which bear his name. He is a major figure in the American business scene and has received prominent media exposure. The NBC reality show The Apprentice bolstered his fame, and his three marriages were extensively reported in tabloids.
http://storiesofusa.com/ - Highlights of major events in United States history
From Jamestown to Plymouth, early settlers fight for survival. Tobacco sows the seeds of opportunity; the north becomes a powerhouse of trade. Tension, taxation and resistance explode into war as the rebels take on the might of the British Empire. Washington's army is near defeat, but new weapons and battle tactics turn the tide. Forged through revolution, a new nation is born.
In which John Green kicks off Crash Course US History! Why, you may ask, are we covering US History, and not more World History, or the history of some other country, or the very specific history of your home region? Well, the reasons are many. But, like it or not, the United States has probably meddled in your country to some degree in the last 236 years or so, and that means US History is relevant all over the world. In episode 1, John talks about the Native Americans who lived in what is now the US prior to European contact. This is a history class, not archaeology, so we're mainly going to cover written history. That means we start with the first sustained European settlement in North America, and that means the Spanish. The Spanish have a long history with the natives of the Americas,...
Jamestown to the Civil War. Correction: Jamestown was the first successful ENGLISH settlement in what is now the United States. The Spanish actually settled St. Augustine, Florida in 1595. More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=ghgPq2wjQUQ
Mo Rocca offers a history lesson on President James Buchanan, whom many historians consider to be our nation's worst chief executive.
Donald Trump becomes Oldest person to win Presidential elections in USA. Watch the full segment for more details. Zee News always stay ahead in bringing current affairs from all the valley of National interest, Politics, Entertainment, Sports and International happenings. We take you to the depth of every matter by providing every small detail and makes you familiar with all the happening around you. Zee News is the highly popular Hindi News channel of India’s largest television network ZMCL. The channel, which has a huge following in India and abroad, has won several prestigious national and international awards. Among its popular programs are - Dr. Subhash Chandra Show: https://goo.gl/fCugXC Daily News and Analysis: https://goo.gl/B8eVsD Manthan: https://goo.gl/6q0wUN Fast n F...
Get the poster: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/timeline-of-us-history-wallchart/x/15234686#/ This video uses a series of maps to provide a brief history of the United States. APUSH AP US History US History Maps
In which John Green teaches you about the United States Constitution. During and after the American Revolutionary War, the government of the new country operated under the Articles of Confederation. While these Articles got the young nation through its war with England, they weren't of much use when it came to running a country. So, the founding fathers decided try their hand at nation-building, and they created the Constitution of the United States, which you may remember as the one that says We The People at the top. John will tell you how the convention came together, some of the compromises that had to be made to pass this thing, and why it's very lucky that the framers installed a somewhat reasonable process for making changes to the thing. You'll learn about Shays' Rebellion, the Fed...
A series of photos with narration and patriotic music that includes important historic events, both the good and the bad, of that funny country called the United States of America. This is by no means exhaustive. Below is the list to skip around the video... 1492 - Christopher Columbus 1607 - Jamestown Settlement 0:30 1619 - Slavery is introduced in North America 0:43 1620 - Mayflower Compact 0:54 1636 - Harvard College founded 1:21 1692 - Salem Witch Trials 1:34 1752 - Benjamin Franklin's Kite Experiment 2:13 1754 - French and Indian War 2:27 1763 - Treaty of Paris 2:43 1765 - Stamp Act 2:58 1770 - Boston Massacre 3:20 1773 - Boston Tea Party 3:39 1774 - Intolerable Acts 4:07 1774 - First Continental Congress 4:22 1775 - American Revolutionary War Begins 4:51 1776 - New Ham...
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Turning Points in U.S. History - Mr. Boettcher (3-9-16)