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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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Bob Hope and American Variety 
"When Vaudeville died, television was the box they put it in," according to [...] »
Dolley Madison Project 
Read the letters of Dolley Madison while learning about her life—from [...] »
Mathew Brady's Portraits 
A collection of portraits and photographs by acclaimed photographer Matthew [...] »
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Selling the Dream 
"Don’t Sell the Steak—Sell the Sizzle!"
[...] »The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »First Ladies' Firsts 
What about the other occupants of the White House?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
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Federal Reserve Board 
The economy's on everyone's mind. Take advantage of that fact to teach a bit [...] »
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk 
A comprehensive current and historical look at this legislative body and its [...] »
Social Security Administration 
Explore both the history of the SSA itself and that of the Social Security [...] »
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Black Confederates 
Most African Americans (free or slaves) never joined the ranks of the [...] »