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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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Historic USGS Maps of New England 
Explore New England's topography with more than 1,100 topographical maps, [...] »
Belgian-American Research Collection 
What would your life have been like as a Belgian immigrant in Wisconsin?
[...] »Urban Experience in Chicago: Hull-House and Its Neighborhoods, 1889-1963 
Peruse this collection of over 900 items relating to Chicago's Hull House to [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Dance, But Not That Way . . . 
Do you know how to dance the Sleigh Bell Polka? Learn the proper way to [...] »
The "Daisy" Ad 
Johnson, Goldwater, and the politics of fear.
[...] »American Myths: Christopher Columbus 
In 1492, what did Columbus really do?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
Anacostia Community Museum 
What is community? What does it do for us, and how does it shape who we are [...] »
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
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Presidential Patent 
How many presidents have applied for and received patents?
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