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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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VOCES Oral History Project 
Ever wondered about the wartime experiences of Latinos and Latinas? VOCES [...] »
Reston Collection Images 
Explore the planned community of Reston, VA. Gain a better sense of the town [...] »
The Church in the Southern Black Community, 1780-1925 
How did the Protestant Church become central to Southern African American [...] »
History Quiz
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Mapping the Past 
A map can tell you more than east, west, north, and south.
[...] »The "Daisy" Ad 
Johnson, Goldwater, and the politics of fear.
[...] »Give Me (Nuclear) Shelter 
How much do you know about these iconic emblems of Cold War fears?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery 
American art makes the interpretive nature of historical knowledge clear. [...] »
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
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Little Wolf and President Grant 
Why did Little Wolf, a Cheyenne leader, go to Washington in 1873?
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