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Sara Ziemnik @sziemnik2198.bsky.social · 6h

@retroreport.org has updated their video and lesson connecting the midterm election of 1966 and 2026! History/Gov Teachers, this is a MUST-SEE. Awesome and very timely lesson plan! Check it out, and while you're at it, register for a FREE account, too! retroreport.org/subjects/civ...

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Lesson Plan: The 1966 Midterm Elections and Party Realignment - Retro Report

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Sara Ziemnik @sziemnik2198.bsky.social · 6h

Haven't yet joined @retroreport.org? What are you waiting for? High quality FREE, engaging, non-partisan resources for educators! Join here: retroreport.org/join-retro-r...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 23h

1/ What makes a great president? Historian Sean Wilentz, a professor at @princeton.edu, says it’s an ability to grow in office and confront the moral questions of their era. One example is John F. Kennedy’s gradually evolving support for civil rights.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 29/09/2026

#freejoanlittle is coming to @newnextfilmfest.bsky.social on 10/3! Purchase your tickets today: bit.ly/NewNextFJL

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 28/09/2026

ICYMI: A special thank you to @nytimes.com for featuring In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership in the lineup of "47 Shows to Watch this Fall." The special, based on @inpursuitusa.bsky.social by More Perfect, airs Oct. 27 at 10/9c on @pbs.org. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/a...

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47 Shows to Watch This Fall

Among the highlights are a “Different World” revival, a “Blade Runner” sequel and new series from Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, Robert and Michelle King, Sharon Horgan and more.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 28/09/2026

1/ Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of first lady. Her advocacy for civil rights, women’s rights and global human rights set an example for future first ladies to champion causes they cared about. Learn more in a new video: retroreport.org/video/eleano...

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Nathan McAlister @nhtoymc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Decision Time at @retroreport.org’s Teaching with Primary Sources PD: The Arilift is on! ✈️ The President Truman’s have consulted with their advisors and are now taking questions from the press. 📰

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 28/09/2026

1/ As the midterm elections approach, are you looking for classroom resources? In the 1964 presidential election, Lyndon Johnson, a Democrat, won in a landslide. But some Southern states, traditionally loyal to the Democratic Party, broke ranks and voted for the Republican candidate.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 25/09/2026

Updated Video: In 2024, Donald Trump's reelection was credited to a surge in support from voting blocs previously central to the Democratic Party. This question of shifting alliances is the latest chapter of a transformation that took decades. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/midter...

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The Midterm Election That Helped Reshape America’s Political Parties - Retro Report

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 25/09/2026

1/ From trying to guide her husband against the internment of Japanese Americans in the U.S. during WWII to embarking on a South Pacific tour for the American Red Cross, Eleanor Roosevelt fought for civil and human rights throughout her life. Learn more: retroreport.org/video/eleano...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 24/09/2026

1/ President Reagan often applied a moral lens to foreign policy, David Brooks says, particularly in the way Reagan navigated relations with the Soviet Union.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 24/09/2026

💡 New Lesson Plan: Students will analyze Eleanor Roosevelt’s leadership on a global stage during her time as a U.S. delegate to the U.N. General Assembly and as chair of the Commission on Human Rights. Register to access: retroreport.org/video/eleano...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 23/09/2026

1/ When Eleanor Roosevelt was first lady, she used her platform to speak out on human and civil rights issues, causes she pursued after leaving the White House.

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Nathan McAlister @nhtoymc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The incredible @mapm8ker.bsky.social is the closing keynote at the Kentucky Council for Social Studies Conference. Fantastic day of learning and collaboration at the wonderful @kyhistsoc.bsky.social Museum. @retroreport.org

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Kathleen Wilson @kwilson8science.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I have not taught this course, but I use @retroreport.org for Science resources & they have an AP Gov collection of short docs & lesson plans: retroreport.org/collection/a...

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AP U.S. Government and Politics Collection - Retro Report

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Kevin Jackson @kljackson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Some GREAT resources here!

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 23/09/2026

1/ Documentary filmmaker @kenlburns.bsky.social says Franklin Delano Roosevelt had a forward-thinking view of history in this short take from @retroreport.org.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 21/09/2026

🦝Did you know that a pet raccoon once lived in the White House? Colleen Shogan of @inpursuitusa.bsky.social shares the surprising story of how Grace Coolidge adopted Rebecca, a raccoon. Watch In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership on Oct. 27 at 10/9c on @pbs.org.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 11/09/2026

1/ Retro Report Contributing Producer Rebecca Liss wrote this story for @slate.com about the 9/11 short doc she produced for Retro Report. Read the article: slate.com/life/2026/09...

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When the Planes Hit on 9/11, a World Trade Center Daycare Was in the Middle of Drop-Off. Its Story Hasn’t Been Told Until Now.

The teachers' heroic actions saved 28 young lives.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 10/09/2026

1/ The chairman of the LBJ Foundation, Mark Updegrove, reflects on the time George W. Bush met Bono of U2 in this short take from Retro Report.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 10/09/2026

1/ Thank you to @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social for interviewing Rebecca Liss, who produced our latest short doc on 9/11, "Chaos and Escape: How Day Care Teachers Saved Dozens of Children on 9/11." Watch the full interview here: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 09/09/2026

Have you shown one of our free 9/11 short docs in your classroom this week? Hear how Monique Tait, a member of Retro Report's Council of Educators, uses our 9/11 resources in her classroom. Access our full Teaching About 9/11 collection today: retroreport.org/collection/t...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 04/09/2026

💡 New Lesson Plan: Through this new lesson plan and interactive map, students will use spatial thinking to analyze how the physical geography of the Gee’s Bend area has shaped its history. Learn more: retroreport.org/subjects/civ...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 03/09/2026

Get your tickets today for the Free Joan Little New York Theatrical Premiere at @dctvny.bsky.social from 9/18-9/24! Plus, learn about special engagements here: bit.ly/DCTVFJL

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 03/09/2026

1/ 🐄 Did you know that a cow once grazed on the White House lawn? In this RR short take, John Bridgeland, the Co-Chair of @inpursuitusa.bsky.social and the founder of More Perfect, recalls how Nellie Taft secured a cow to live on the White House grounds.

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Tanya Roth @drtanyaroth.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

With the school year in swing, looking at @retroreport.org for this fall. Im not yet ready to use Tiananmen yet (but you can - retroreport.org/video/studen...), but looking at their civics resources. Do check out all they offer! us.list-manage.com/NNBhu1Gw1sw?...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 31/08/2026

Our Emmy Award-winning film, “What Japan’s Atom Bomb Survivors Have Taught Us About the Dangers of Nuclear War,” is a finalist in the @journalists.org awards in two categories. Watch the full short doc: retroreport.org/video/what-j...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 28/08/2026

New Video: 25 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, hear from teachers who helped evacuate dozens of children from a day care center in the World Trade Center. Their memories capture the confusion of the moment and their determination to keep everyone safe. Watch: retroreport.org/video/chaos-...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 26/08/2026

LAST CHANCE TO R.S.V.P.: As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, how do we teach this history to students who didn’t live through it? Join Retro Report and The New York Historical tomorrow for the premiere of a 9/11 short film on 8/27, followed by a Q&A with guest speakers: bit.ly/RR-events

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 25/08/2026

1/ Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley highlights how President Obama used powerful oratory to heal a grieving nation following moments of national tragedy in this short by Retro Report, based on @inpursuitusa.bsky.social, for @pbs.org.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 24/08/2026

#Teachers, did you know that you can earn rewards like Retro Report merch and Amazon gift cards through our referral program? Learn how you can participate as a registered user on our website today: retroreport.org/articles/retro-repo…

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 23/08/2026

Calling all #envisci teachers! Are you prepping your back-to-school lessons? Access a variety of engaging short videos and dozens of classroom-ready lesson plans on our website today: retroreport.org/subject-collection/…

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 23/08/2026

#Teachers, did you know that Retro Report offers a variety of free interactive resources? Kick off the new school year by using one of our engaging maps, timelines and other tools on our website: retroreport.org/interactive

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 21/08/2026

#freejoanlittle is coming to Alabama and Georgia soon! Get tickets for the Sidewalk Film Festival on 8/26: bit.ly/SidewalkFJL Get tickets for the Bronze Lens Film Festival on 8/27 here: bit.ly/BronzelensFJL

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 20/08/2026

#Civics and #Government teachers: Are you looking for free classroom resources to incorporate into your lesson plans this fall? Explore Retro Report's subject page today to access dozens of short videos and lesson plans: retroreport.org/subject-collection/…

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 19/08/2026

FREE EDUCATION EVENT: As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, how do we teach this history to students who didn’t live through it? Join Retro Report and @nyhistory.bsky.social for the premiere of a 9/11 short film on 8/27, followed by a Q&A with guest speakers. R.S.V.P.: bit.ly/RR-events

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 18/08/2026

1/ What made Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter effective leaders? According to journalist Judy Woodruff, it was their authenticity. The Carters shared beliefs that inspired them to push for equality and human rights throughout their administration and beyond.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 17/08/2026

Teachers, this new video and lesson plan on flag burning as protest explores symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment, inviting students to examine multiple perspectives on a longstanding debate. Learn more: retroreport.org/subjects/civ...

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Why the First Amendment Protects Burning the U.S. Flag - Retro Report

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Christalyn Hampton @iamchristalyn.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Beyond thrilled for this recognition!

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 14/08/2026

1/ Free Joan Little took home two awards from the L.A. Shorts International Film Festival: Best Documentary and the Immaculate Heart Community Social Impact Award. Learn more about Joan Little's story at upcoming film festivals and events: retroreport.org/free-joan-li...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 14/08/2026

Our documentary “What Japan’s Atom Bomb Survivors Have Taught Us About the Dangers of Nuclear War” has won a 2026 Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association for Excellence in Video. The documentary also received a 2026 News Emmy. Watch: retroreport.org/video/what-j...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 13/08/2026

🇺🇸 New Video: Americans have burned the flag in protest for decades, prompting arrests, lawsuits and landmark Supreme Court rulings. President Trump’s 2025 order to pursue penalties against flag burners renewed the legal debate. Learn more: retroreport.org/subjects/civ...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 13/08/2026

1/ The executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library, Lindsay Chervinsky, shares how John Quincy Adams’ years as a diplomat shaped his influence on future presidents’ approach to foreign policy in this short by Retro Report, based on @inpursuitusa.bsky.social, for @pbs.org.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 11/08/2026

1/ @inpursuitusa.bsky.social's Colleen Shogan, historian, explains why the Constitution left the presidency intentionally flexible. George Washington established many of the traditions that still guide the office today.

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Nathan McAlister @nhtoymc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

It was a fantastic day of out of this world 🚀🧑‍🚀 @retroreport.org learning with an amazing group of OKCPS Social Studies Teachers.

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 10/08/2026

@apnews.com takes a look at @inpursuitusa.bsky.social, More Perfect’s series of essays exploring lessons from American presidents and first ladies, with contributions from George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Michelle Obama, Chief Justice John Roberts and Ken Burns: apnews.com/article/arch...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 06/08/2026

#Teachers, have you explored Retro Report's variety of free interactive resources? Browse interactive maps, timelines and other tools on our website today: retroreport.org/interactive

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