Famous Moments in Early American History
Short Films of Noteworthy Events

Each film in the 'Famous Moments' series highlights a true story of historical significance, providing 'students' of early America with a better understanding of the people, places and events of this important era.

Of added interest for viewers, each film tells its story using scenes and portraits from the Early American Digital Library. Many of the images are primary source documents — engravings, woodcuts and drawings that date back to the early to mid-1800s.

The Ben Franklin Story
The Life of George Washington
Declaring Independence
Paul Revere, Messenger of the Revolution
The Treason of Benedict Arnold
The Shot Heard Around The World
The Real Face of George Washington
Molly Pitcher. An American Heroine
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