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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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Reston Collection Images 
Explore the planned community of Reston, VA. Gain a better sense of the town [...] »
The Primeline Midi Library 
Browse more than 630 ragtime Midi files.
[...] »Seattle General Strike Project 
In 1919, Seattle workers launched the first general strike in U.S. history. [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Dueling Logic 
Pistols at noon, or handbags at dawn? Decode the Code of Honor by answering [...] »
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »The Royal We: Princesses of the Past 
Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
Social Security Administration 
Explore both the history of the SSA itself and that of the Social Security [...] »
National Air and Space Museum 
Fly me to the moon became a famous Frank Sinatra line. NASA also made this a [...] »
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On a Mission: Junípero Serra in New Spain 
Discover how missionary work impacted Native Americans.
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