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U.S. Steel Gary Works Photograph Collection, 1906-1971
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Spotlight on Elementary Education

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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Herblock's History: Political Cartoons from the Crash to the Millennium
Cartoon, Hare and Tortoise, 2000, Herb Block, Herblock's History.

View 150 cartoons drawn between 1929 and 2000 by Pulitzer Prize-winning [...] »

Oral History Research Center
Photo, "The Kim Sisters at a table in Reno"

What do Vegas showgirls have to say about their time in the city?

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A Symbol of Friendship

The cherry trees in Washington, DC were a gift from Japan. What does their [...] »

Reading Photographs: MacArthur and Hirohito

How would you have planned this photograph if you were General MacArthur? [...] »

Back to the Future . . .

In the year 1900, what did Americans think the next century would bring?

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Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era
Photographic Print, Protest against child labor in a labor parade, 1909 May 1, L

The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »

Women's Reform Movement
Print, A downright gabbler, or a goose that deserves to be hissed, 1829

The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »

John Brown's Raid
Painting, John Brown, 1867, Thomas S. Noble, NYPL Digital Gallery

Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »

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U.S. Mint

A magician may be able to pull coins out of thin air, but most of us can't [...] »

Students Abroad

If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »

Team Ships

Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.

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Civil War Convicts: Unraveling a Misconception
stereograph, Officers of 3d Regiment Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, 1865, LOC

Did criminals fight during the Civil War? Not exactly, but some soldiers [...] »