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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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Letters from an Iowa Soldier in the Civil War 
Read a firsthand account of army life during the Civil War. See the battles [...] »
American Shores: Maps of the Middle Atlantic Region to 1850 
Explore the mid-Atlantic region with more than 1,852 maps created before [...] »
Woody Guthrie and the Archive of American Folk Song: 1940-1950 
How did the national government strive to preserve vernacular music?
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Potent Quotables: Every Vote Counts 
After more than two centuries of citizenship, much has been said about [...] »
The "Daisy" Ad 
Johnson, Goldwater, and the politics of fear.
[...] »Column A and Column B 
In the 19th century, no one expected Chinese food to take off in the United [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
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James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation 
Looking for a way to fund graduate education related to teaching the U.S. [...] »
National Museum of American History 
See our history come to life within the expansive exhibits and educational [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
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With or Without Slavery? 
Forcing the issue in Bleeding Kansas. The Lecompton Constitution, slavery, [...] »