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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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Charles H. Templeton Sheet Music Collection 
Looking for World War era, minstrel, or showtune sheet music?
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History 
Designed for historians and educators, this site provides high-quality [...] »
History Quiz
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European Explorers in North America after Columbus 
Who else left Europe following the call of wealth, fame, religion, or other [...] »
Voices of Women's Reform 
There’s more to it than Seneca Falls.
[...] »First Impressions: The U.S. and Japan 
In 1854, Japan signed a treaty with the U.S. How did the U.S. and Japan see [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
Architect of the Capitol 
What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
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The Auto Industry Goes to War 
Domestic automotive manufacturing took a back seat to military transport [...] »