The 44th President: In His Own Words

[HISTORY Classroom] The 44th President: In His Own Words Sunday, January 15th at 9/8c HISTORY® presents The 44th President: In His Own Words, President Barack Obama’s first-hand account on his time in office. In profound and candid new interviews with President Obama conducted both before and after the 2016 Presidential election, this special is a unique examination of the Obama presidency from the inside out. It features President Obama’s final and most comprehensive one-on-one television interview in office conducted over nearly two hours of conversation inside the White House. In this two-hour special, President Obama explores his successes, challenges, difficulties with Congress, race relations during his tenure and ultimately, his legacy. The 44th President: In His Own Words also features unprecedented access and interviews with members of President Obama’s staff, Congress and the press. Together, these interviews offer deeply insightful perspectives on the nation’s 44th president, what he achieved, and the ultimate impact of his administration. Curriculum Links: The 44th President: In His Own Words would be useful for History, Politics, Current Events, Media courses and more. It is appropriate for high school and college students and for general audiences. [Learn more about this series »] [View the education and discussion guide »] The Obama Years: A Nine-Part Oral History Visit [www.history.com/obamayears] for an in-depth look at Obama’s presidency in his own words and the words of those on his team who lived through it. The site covers topics such as: the Affordable Care Act, the capture and killing of Bin Laden, foreign policy, climate change, race, President Obama’s first 100 days in office and the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, CT. This is an excellent resource for student research projects and further exploration. Exploring the Transition of Power: [Students can view a performance of “One Last Time,”] a song from the Broadway Musical Hamilton to explore the transition of power. Visit the [Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History] to find additional Hamilton resources. HISTORY ONLINE RESOURCES Observing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made his mark as one of the most influential and inspirational leaders in world history. History.com features online videos and articles exploring the development of Dr. King's ideas and his passionate leadership role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. [Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Article and Video Links] [Photo Gallery: March on Washington] [MLK: 10 Surprising Facts] [Short video: Montgomery Bus Boycott] HISTORY PROGRAMMING & ONLINE RESOURCES New Series Premiere: SIX Wednesday, January 18 at 10/9c HISTORY®â€™s new military combat drama series SIX follows members of Navy SEAL Team Six, modern American warriors, whose covert mission to eliminate a Taliban leader in Afghanistan goes awry when they uncover a U.S. citizen working with terrorists. Inspired by real missions, the series captures the inside world of America’s elite Special Operations unit–what these SEALs do, their personal lives, combat and the life-and-death decisions they make to protect and serve their country. The series begins with SEAL Team Six leader Richard “Rip” Taggart making a questionable decision while on a mission in Afghanistan. Two years later, Rip is captured by Boko Haram and it’s up to his former SEAL Team Six brothers–led by to put their differences aside to locate and rescue their former troop leader. While it is a drama series, SIX can provide insights into global politics, military operations and the transition between combat and home life experienced by many service men and women. Curriculum Links: SIX is rated TV-MA, L, V, S. The series contains intense language, violence and sexual violence and therefore we recommend it for mature audiences. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. It would be useful for History, Media, Politics and Current Events courses. [Learn more about the series] [Background article: The Birth of SEAL Team Six] [SIX: Night Vision Goggle Experience] [Supporting Veterans and Military Families] SPECIAL LIVESTREAM PUBLIC PROGRAM Why Did the Holocaust Happen? Tuesday, January 17 at 7/6c Watch a LiveStream online public program by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum at [ushmm.org/watch] In his new book Why?, historian Peter Hayes explores what scholars know about the Holocaust, answering questions including: Why were Jews the primary victims? Why were Germans the instigators? Why did murder become the "Final Solution"? And, why didn’t the international community do more to help? Join us for a discussion with Hayes about the latest research and our evolving understanding of these crucial questions. [HISTORY.com] [SHOWS] [VIDEOS] [SCHEDULE] [TOPICS] You received this message because {EMAIL} is subscribed to HISTORY Classroom email updates. If you DO NOT wish to receive these emails please [UNSUBSCRIBE]. Having trouble viewing this message? [View the web version]. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not junk folders) and view images, [please add us to your address book or safe/white list]. 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