Spotlight on Elementary Education

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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Photo, The Regional Archives in San Francisco, NARA Pacific Region

Delve into more than 85 million records related to U.S. history.

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Madison: Celebrating 150 Years
Photo, Street Carnival, 1902, William G. Barckhan, Madison. . . site

Learn about Madison, WI, from early settlement through its time as the " [...] »

Women Artists of the American West

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Vaccinations: Rites of Passage

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Presidents Day: Growing Up to Be President

Even American presidents were babies once!

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Columbus Day: Stories of Exploration

Which tales of daring exploration do you believe?

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Labor and Trade in Colonial America
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The Tet Offensive
Eddie Adams, Vietcong shooting prisoner cropped

American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »

Causes of the American Revolution
Broadside, A card, New York, 1774, LoC, rbpe 10700100

What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »

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Students Abroad

If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »

Federal Emergency Management Agency
Silkscreen, Disaster Broadcast. . . , 1941-1943, Edward T. Grigware, LoC

When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.

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Architect of the Capitol

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American Indian Women
Kutenai woman 1910

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