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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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First-Person Narratives of the American South, 1860-1920 
Learn about the American south in the late 19th century through 141 [...] »
Fats Waller Forever Digital Exhibit 
Meet legendary jazz pianist Fats Waller. Be at the forefront of musical [...] »
Online Archive of California 
Explore California from Japanese American internment or the Free Speech [...] »
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Stumbling Down the Road to Health 
It seemed like a good idea at the time . . . which “healthful” ingredients [...] »
Veterans Day: Medals and Merit 
You know the Purple Heart, but can you identify these honors?
[...] »By the Numbers: Election Maps 
What can historical election maps tell us? Take a look at the electoral vote [...] »
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The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
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National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
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Historians Defined 
What, precisely, makes a historian, and what do they do?
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