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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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Watergate Revisited 
The Washington Post looks back at the Watergate scandal in this [...] »
Images of African Americans from the 19th Century 
Your first resource for photographs and images depicting African Americans [...] »
HarpWeek: Explore History 
With illustrations, articles, editorials, and overviews, 22 exhibits cover a [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Fly Away Jim Crow 
Equality requires more than a Proclamation. Try to answer these questions on [...] »
Celebrate More Than St. Patrick 
The Irish contributed more to the U.S. than shamrocks and folktales.
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Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty are popular American icons. How much do you know [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Architect of the Capitol 
What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
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The Memphis Belle 
The last operational mission of a venerable World War II airplane.
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