00:00 Introduction 00:39 Andrew Jackson’s Marriage 01:47 Black Friday Scandal of 1869 05:11 Credit Mobilier Scandal 06:27 Whiskey Ring Scandal 08:37 Star Routes Scandal 10:46 Mama, Where’s My Pa Scandal 12:57 Teapot Dome Scandal 15:24 Pentagon Papers 19:38 Watergate 23:06 Iran-Contra Affair 25:43 Monica Lewinsky Affair 27:48 Trump Impeachments

From 1850 to 1914, American experienced a period of high immigration and industrialization, which turned the nation into a world economic powerhouse.

In the weeks following Pearl Harbor, the American nation mobilized for war, sending young men halfway around the world in all directions—to the European, Asian Pacific, North African and Mediterranean Theaters; each tasked with dramatically different fighting conditions. American men and women fought to liberate not only the occupied countries, but ultimately the oppressors themselves, […]

American Imperialism refers to the United States’ expansionist policies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by acquiring territories and influence beyond its borders, such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines after the Spanish-American War. Motivated by economic interests, strategic advantages, and a belief in cultural superiority, this era reshaped global dynamics and U.S. foreign policy.

Today’s Daily Dose short history film covers an in depth look at the Colorado Gold Rush, which was the second mining excitement in American history.

The Progressive Era, spanning from the 1890s to the 1920s, was a transformative period in American history marked by social activism and political reform. It aimed to address issues such as industrialization, urbanization, and corruption. Key reforms included labor rights, women’s suffrage, and antitrust legislation, fostering a response to the challenges of modernization and striving for greater equality and justice.

The Roaring Twenties was marked by the rise of organized crime, with gangsters like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano gaining notoriety. Prohibition, which banned alcohol, fueled illegal activities and bootlegging. Crime syndicates thrived in urban areas, leading to turf wars and violence. The decade became synonymous with lavish lifestyles, jazz music, and the defiance of traditional social norms.