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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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The Franklin County Publication Archives Index 
Explore 19th-century life through newspaper articles from the 1870s.
[...] »When Nixon Met Elvis 
Learn about Elvis' bizarre visit with Richard Nixon through this collection [...] »
The Urban Landscape ![Photo, Black Durham [Jourdan Transfer] [Folder 12 picture 1], Duke University](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/urbanlandscape432x240.jpg?itok=u0zwqjkU "Photo, Black Durham [Jourdan Transfer] [Folder 12 picture 1], Duke University")
View photographs of a variety of urban landscapes.
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Discovering Christopher Columbus 
Christopher Columbus—a legend without a face? Answer these questions about [...] »
Voices in the Whirlwind 
To each prophet, a certain way of speaking. Match civil rights leaders with [...] »
Remembering All Veterans 
Veterans Day is for everyone who fought for the U.S.—including those who [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Institutes of Health 
Repository for the history of the federal agency, medical profession, and [...] »
National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Since its inception, NASA has accomplished many scientific and technological [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
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On Gendering the Constitution 
The agitation among women’s rights activists over the language of the 14th [...] »