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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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Alexander Graham Bell Family Papers 
Alexander Graham Bell's work and interests extended far beyond the invention [...] »
Kentuckiana Digital Library 
Collects photographs, texts, and oral histories drawn from 15 Kentucky [...] »
Perry Visits Japan 
Explore the official beginning of U.S.-Japan international relations.
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Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
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Women have fought in every U.S. war, but only recently have they gained [...] »
Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
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The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
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Small Business Association 
What is the FAR? Looking for copies of small business laws? Well, you have [...] »
U.S. Air Force 
From pilots to shuttle central command, how does the Air Force fulfill its [...] »
Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
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Are There Instances of Raids Similar to the Boston Tea Party? 
From South Carolina to Maine, colonists protested the Tea Act of 1773.
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