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Watch Free Joan Little at a city near you this fall! Click here to learn more about upcoming festivals and purchase tickets today: retroreport.org/free-joan-li...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 01/10/2026

Join Yoruba Richen, the director of #freejoanlittle, for a special screening at the Hot Springs Film Festival. Richen will also be receiving the festival’s Impact Award. Purchase tickets: hsdff2026.eventive.org/.../6aa9f191...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 30/09/2026

1/ First ladies have helped to move the nation forward, said Anita McBride, a co-author of “Remember the First Ladies.” Eleanor Roosevelt established a model for activism by championing civil rights, women’s rights and global human rights.

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

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

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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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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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 · 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 · 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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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

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 16/08/2026

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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

2/ In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership is a new documentary special produced by Retro Report, based on @inpursuitusa.bsky.social by More Perfect. It brings the leadership lessons of American presidents and first ladies to life for America’s 250th anniversary.

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

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 The New York Historical 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 · 05/08/2026

🤖 #Teachers, have you tried out our AI teaching assistant on our website? This tool, available to registered users on our teacher hub page, will help you find what you need — faster. Explore: retroreport.org/education

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 04/08/2026

💡NEW LESSON PLAN: Advances in biotech are creating new approaches to treating serious illnesses and injuries. This lesson examines the scientific, ethical and social considerations involved in developing medical treatments. Register for free access: retroreport.org/lesson-plan/...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 04/08/2026

IN PURSUIT: LESSONS OF AMERICAN LEADERSHIP, a new documentary special produced by Retro Report, based on @inpursuitusa.bsky.social by More Perfect, will premiere Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET (check local listings) on @pbs.org, PBS.org, and the PBS app: retroreport.org/articles/in-...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 02/08/2026

🧠 #Psychology and #Sociology teachers: Have you browsed our psychology and sociology subject page? Explore dozens of free short videos, classroom-ready lesson plans and engaging student activities to enhance your lessons this fall: retroreport.org/collection/psycholo…

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 30/07/2026

Happy #NationalInternDay to our fantastic summer interns! Zeke Manly, Tara Singh and Cate Boillat did great work this summer helping our production, education and audience engagement teams. We know you all have bright futures ahead of you. Please keep in touch! 💛

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 29/07/2026

FREE EDUCATION EVENT: Join Retro Report and The New York Historical for the premiere of a new 9/11 short film on 8/27, followed by a Q&A with guest speakers. Plus, learn about free, classroom-ready 9/11 resources. R.S.V.P. today: bit.ly/RR-events

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 29/07/2026

🇺🇸 Are you looking for #America250 resources? Browse our page today to access short videos, lesson plans, and activities that explore the people, ideas, and events that shaped the nation’s founding. Learn more: retroreport.org/america-250-resourc…

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 28/07/2026

🤖 #Teachers, have you used our AI teaching assistant on our website? This tool, available to registered users on our teacher hub page, will help you find what you need — faster. Explore: retroreport.org/education

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 27/07/2026

Are you heading to Blackstar Film Festival? Attend a screening of Free Joan Little! We look forward to sharing Joan Little's story in Philadelphia on August 7. Purchase tickets here: retroreport.org/free-joan-li...

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 25/07/2026

📧 Do you want the latest updates from our newsroom? Subscribe to the Retro Report newsletter today: bit.ly/RETRONEWS

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 24/07/2026

🤖 #Teachers, did you know that our AI teaching assistant is now live on our website? This tool, available to registered users on our teacher hub page, will help you find what you need — faster. Explore: retroreport.org/education

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Retro Report @retroreport.org · 23/07/2026

NEW LESSON PLAN: This lesson has students examine historical examples of segregation, supporting primary sources and contemporary responses related to Black access to public amenities and swimming pools. Register: retroreport.org/lesson-plan/lesson-…

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