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Constitution of the United States
Constitution of the United States, 17 September 1787.
National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C.

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Yazdegerd III
Yazdegerd III (r. 632-651) was the last monarch of the Sassanian Empire (224-651), ruling – or attempting to rule – amidst the chaos of its final decline and fall to the invading Muslim Arabs. He was the son of the prince Shahriyar (d. 628...

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The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, July 4, 1776, oil on canvas by Charles Édouard Armand-Dumaresq, c. 1873.
White House Cabinet Room, Washington, D.C.

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Flag of the United Nations
The flag of the United Nations showing a global map with the North Pole as the centre and two olive branches to symbolise peace.

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Legion of the United States at Fallen Timbers
Legion of the United States at the Battle of Fallen Timbers (20 August 1794). Painting by H. Charles McBarron, Jr.
Center for Military History.

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The Fight for the Right to Vote in the United States - Nicki Beaman Griffin
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-fight-for-the-right-to-vote-in-the-united-states-nicki-beaman-griffin In the United States today, if you are over eighteen, a citizen, and the resident of a state, you can vote (with some...

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Siege of Damascus 634 - Arab - Byzantine Wars DOCUMENTARY
Previously in our animated documentary series on the early Muslim expansion, we have covered the battles of Yarmouk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ct4OSmdZ3M), al-Qadisiyyah (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01z7hTGDNco), Talas (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH9UhfRKAOc...

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Slavery in the United States - Crash Course
In which John Green teaches you about America's "peculiar institution," slavery. I wouldn't really call it peculiar. I'd lean more toward horrifying and depressing institution, but nobody asked me. John will talk about what life was like...

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The Legacy of Charles Martel & the Battle of Tours
The Battle of Poitiers aka the Battle of Tours took place over roughly a week in early October of 732. The opposing sides consisted of a Frankish army led by Charles Martel (r. 718-741) against an invading Muslim army under the nominal sovereignty...

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Shapur II
Shapur II (r. 309-379 CE, also Sapur II) was the tenth monarch of the Sassanian Empire (224-651 CE) and among the most successful. Under his reign – which lasted his entire life – the Avesta (Zoroastrian scripture) was committed to writing...