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Brown v. Board of Education
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New Deal Stage: Selections from the Federal Theatre Project, 1935-1939
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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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Omaha Indian Music 
Listen to a century of Omaha speeches and songs. Hear the influences of [...] »
Reston Collection Images 
Explore the planned community of Reston, VA. Gain a better sense of the town [...] »
Carnegie Libraries of California 
Learn about the California libraries built with Carnegie funding.
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Test your history knowledge
Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »Voices in the Whirlwind 
To each prophet, a certain way of speaking. Match civil rights leaders with [...] »
Teaching the 20th 
When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
Service-learning and history don't have to be exclusive. Consider the [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
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A Clear Shot across the Continent 
President Polk, the fortunes of war, territory, and the ever-present [...] »