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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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Las Vegas: An Unconventional History 
Why is Las Vegas one of the world's most popular destinations? How has it [...] »
Gifts of Speech: Women's Speeches from Around the World 
More than 400 speeches by women—politicians, scientists, and celebrities. [...] »
Drawing the Western Frontier: The James E. Taylor Album 
How did newspaper illustration shape stereotypes (and our understanding) of [...] »
History Quiz
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First Impressions: The U.S. and Japan 
In 1854, Japan signed a treaty with the U.S. How did the U.S. and Japan see [...] »
Reading Photographs: A Dusty Street 
When and where was this photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Presidential Moments: Inauguration 
The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Voice of America 
Find out how to pronounce tricky names, and listen to official international [...] »
National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
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Tips to Trappers 
What do Sears Roebuck, farming, advertising, furs, and rural America have in [...] »