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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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African Americans in the Harmon Foundation Collection 
A collection of 20 portraits by African American artists from the Harmon [...] »
Posters: American Style 
Explore 20th century American poster art, from advertisements to patriotic [...] »
Physical Sciences Collection: Surveying and Geodesy 
What tools do men use to turn wilderness into private property?
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Test your history knowledge
Thanksgiving Dinner in 1943 
What traditional Thanksgiving foods would have been hard to come by during [...] »
As American as Mom… 
You know Mother's Day is all about mom, but do you know the history of the [...] »
Political Animals 
A menagerie of terms for politicians, parties, factions, and movements.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
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You Must Be This Old to Govern 
25, 30, 35. We all know these ages are part of the requirements for elected [...] »