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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 Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: The 40th Anniversary 
For your eyes only: photos and previously classified Cold War documents.
[...] »Across the Generations: Exploring U.S. History through Family Papers 
Experience Caucasian, middle-class Northeastern life through the collections [...] »
American Environmental Photographs, 1891-1936 
This collection captures natural environments, ecologies, and plant [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Advice for Beachgoers 
Long before sunblock, boogie boards, or bikinis...did ladies wear corsets to [...] »
History of Hidden Killers: Epidemics in America 
Wherever people go, disease is sure to follow. Answer these questions about [...] »
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
[...] »Federal Judicial Center 
The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »
Ask a Historian
Historians Defined 
What, precisely, makes a historian, and what do they do?
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