This video marks the official end of the U.S. war in Iraq, announced as American troops prepared to withdraw. After nearly nine years of conflict, the U.S. lowered its flag in Baghdad, citing the removal of dictatorship and the creation of an elected government—while debates continued in the U.S. over whether leaving was too soon. President Obama supported withdrawal, while...
Penn State Scandal: Court Cases Move Forward After Key Testimony (2011)
This 2011 ASL news video covers court proceedings tied to the Penn State University scandal. Two senior administrators faced charges for perjury and failing to report child sexual abuse connected to allegations against Jerry Sandusky. Testimony from a former coach described reporting what he witnessed to university leadership, leading a judge to allow the cases to move forward. Sandusky pleaded...
Government Shutdown Drags On – October 14, 2013
This video was created in 2013, but the terms and concepts apply during any federal government shutdown. This historical video explains the events surrounding the U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1. With Congress unable to agree on a budget or debt ceiling increase, federal agencies closed, workers were furloughed, and national parks and museums shut down. The deadlock...
