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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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William P. Gottlieb: Photographs from the Golden Age of Jazz 
Explore writer-photographer William P. Gottlieb photographs of 1938–1948 [...] »
AMDOCS: Documents for the Study of American History 
One convenient source for major historical U.S. documents.
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Browse Utah newspapers from 1879 through modern day.
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Remembering All Veterans 
Veterans Day is for everyone who fought for the U.S.—including those who [...] »
The Garden of Infants 
Kindergarten came to America in the 19th century on a wave of German [...] »
Westward Expansion: Image vs. Reality 
East or West? See if you can determine which region produced these images on [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
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 [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
The government acts for fauna as well as society. When did this start? Why [...] »
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery 
American art makes the interpretive nature of historical knowledge clear. [...] »
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
Service-learning and history don't have to be exclusive. Consider the [...] »
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Quoting Economic Policy 
Milton Friedman and Herbert Hoover are excellent sources.
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