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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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Wilbur and Orville Wright Papers 
Read about Wilbur and Orville Wright's triumphs and setbacks as they [...] »
Jewish Women and the Feminist Revolution 
What roles have Jewish women played in the Second Wave of feminism?
[...] »University of Washington Libraries: Moving Image Collection 
Northwest educators—need some unconventional primary sources? Check out 65 [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Remembering All Veterans 
Veterans Day is for everyone who fought for the U.S.—including those who [...] »
Earth Day: Lost to History 
Human history affects more than human beings.
[...] »Past Rebel Lines 
Benedict Arnold wasn't the only spy in the American Revolution. Take this [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Park Service 
Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum 
Commemorate the lives of the millions of people murdered during the [...] »
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
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All Wrapped Up in the Flag 
Flinging the first American flag to the breeze.
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