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History has been shaped and influenced by the out come of ancient trials—such as the Trial of Socrates in 399B.C.—to Rosenberg Trial in the 1950s. This site offers a comprehensive look at 50 prominent court trials throughout history and its resources can be used to give young learners an introduction to the history of the modern judicial system.
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Architecture and Interior Design for America: 1935-1955 
Explore early 20th century architecture and interior design with this [...] »
The Pilgrims in American Culture: Thanksgiving 
Were the Pilgrims really shorter than us? Discover the answer to all your [...] »
American Treasures of the Library of Congress 
A collection of special documents and artifacts held within the Library of [...] »
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Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »Black Days in the Market 
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 opened the curtain on the Great Depression. [...] »
Airplane Meals 
Think you're a post-WWII expert? Test your knowledge with this quiz on the [...] »
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Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
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Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 
Modern art isn't impossible to understand. Approach it as the product of its [...] »
U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
[...] »Social Security Administration 
Explore both the history of the SSA itself and that of the Social Security [...] »
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Black-Robed Regiment 
Not technically a military force, the "Regiment" proved integral to the [...] »