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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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The President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection 
Explore the federal government's extensive collection of resources [...] »
Presidential Recording Program 
Offers over 2,500 hours of White House recordings by six American presidents [...] »
University of California History Digital Archives 
Discover the history of the University of California through primary sources [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
A Hoax Provokes Folks: Why Lie? 
Peruse the news, but beware hot air? Examine famous U.S. hoaxes.
[...] »The California Gold Rush 
"Seeing the elephant" in California.
[...] »The Garden of Infants 
Kindergarten came to America in the 19th century on a wave of German [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
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The Auto Industry Goes to War 
Domestic automotive manufacturing took a back seat to military transport [...] »