Classroom Video On Demand: October Programming Ideas—The Cuban Missile Crisis and More

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Classroom Video On Demand: October Programming Ideas—The Cuban Missile Crisis and More

Classroom Video On Demand focuses on Latin America for an overview of the perilous days of October 1962, examines the Mexican festival that pays tribute to those who have passed, and explores the creation and history of the United Nations. Subscribers can also explore the complete calendar (accessible via the menu in the header, top left)—a handy source for ideas throughout the year.

The Cuban Missile Crisis, October 16–28, 1962

Consider these titles for your classes:

  • Cuban Missile Crisis: An Exploration Through Archival Film (Item #44494)
  • NBC White Paper: Cuba—The Missile Crisis (Item #56325)
  • What Kennedy Didn’t Know: The Cuban Missile Crisis Revisited (Item #31064)

The United Nations Is Founded, October 24, 1945

Consider these titles for your classes:

  • The United Nations: Working for Us All (Item #35107)
  • The UN: It’s More Than You Think (Item #8046)
  • Inside the Glass Building: Interviews with UN Secretaries-General series (Item #36372)

Mexico: Day of the Dead, November 1

Consider these titles for your classes:

  • Festivals: Day of the Dead, Mexico (Item #111619)
  • Days of the Dead: A Living Tradition (Item #37589)
  • Mexico: Day of the Dead—My Americas (Item #95005)