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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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Presidential Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower 
Fortify your knowledge of Eisenhower's international and domestic policies [...] »
ABMC Education 
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Amateur Athletic Foundation Digital Archive 
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History Quiz
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Give Me (Nuclear) Shelter 
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Historical Improbabilities 
Truth is stranger than fiction, they say. Can you tell the difference?
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Causing the Civil War 
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Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
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National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
Library of Congress 
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, the nation's [...] »
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Civilization is All Relative 
Common misconceptions of the classification of civilization are debunked. [...] »