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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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Marian Anderson: A Life in Song 
Travel through the life and works of Marion Anderson with this online [...] »
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library 
Teaching modern presidencies and politics? Take advantage of the virtual [...] »
Dismuke's Virtual Talking Machine 
Swing to the beats of the early 1900s.
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Test your history knowledge
Playing History 
Board games preserve the past in squares, paper money, and toy tokens. [...] »
Sand, Sea, and Oil: Operation Desert Storm 
It's in the name: "Desert." How did the environment affect the Persian Gulf [...] »
Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
[...] »National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
National Portrait Gallery 
Allow students to "meet" their favorite historical figures.
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Friendly Fire 
Fratricide and allied questions. In the heat of battle, mistakes happen.
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