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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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Dr. Seuss Went to War: A Catalog of Political Cartoons 
We all remember the Lorax, but who remembers Seuss's political cartoons?
[...] »George Catlin and His Indian Gallery 
Explore the meeting of the Plains Indians and Anglo Americans through the [...] »
The Stars and Stripes, 1918-1919 
Peruse every edition of the "official newspaper" of the U.S. Army fighting [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
European Explorers in North America after Columbus 
Who else left Europe following the call of wealth, fame, religion, or other [...] »
Turning Turtle: Shipwrecks and Disasters at Sea 
The ship's on her beam-ends and all's lost! Test your knowledge of maritime [...] »
Reading Photographs: A Dusty Street 
When and where was this photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
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Trailing Lewis and Clark 
Spain sent several expeditions to find the Lewis and Clark Corps of [...] »