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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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Today in History

A daily exhibit which showcases a particular event in American History each [...] »

Civilian Public Service Story

Unearth an important part of U.S. military history—the conscientious [...] »

Cleveland Digital Library
Map, Colgate University, 1927, Arthur Suchy, George Glazer Gallery.

Explore the history of "the forest city."

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Vaccinations: Rites of Passage

Have you had your shots? Which childhood diseases do these public [...] »

Reading Photographs: MacArthur and Hirohito

How would you have planned this photograph if you were General MacArthur? [...] »

Back to School

Binders, buses, and backpacks—consider the history of these back-to-school [...] »

Beyond the Textbook

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The Early Conservation Movement
photographic print, Quentin Roosevelt Planting a Tree, c1904, Edward S. Curtis,

The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support 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 [...] »

Women's Reform Movement
Print, A downright gabbler, or a goose that deserves to be hissed, 1829

The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »

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National Institute for Literacy
Photo, "Artis struisvogel leest krant van oppasser,"1951, Flickr Commons

Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »

Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »

Team Ships

Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.

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Clinical Experiences
Photography, Wilson's Teacher's college student, between 1909 and 1940, LOC

When did universities start making teaching students do student teaching? [...] »