American History in Video

Alexander Street Press is offering up free access for one month to its new database of videos related to American history.

The public can access American History in Video through the end of April at http://ahivfree.alexanderstreet.com/. No username or password is required.

As described on its website:

“American History in Video provides the largest and richest collection of video available online for the study of American history, with 2,000 hours and more than 5,000 titles on completion. The collection allows students and researchers to analyze historical events, and the presentation of historical events over time, through commercial and governmental newsreels, archival footage, public affairs footage, and important documentaries. This release includes over 1260 titles, equaling approximately 420 hours.”