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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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Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS), 1945-1972 
Peruse this collection of recently declassified foreign policy documents. [...] »
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire 
A variety of primary sources and background essays explore the 1911 fire, a [...] »
St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project 
Explore the largest collection of freedom suits available to U.S. [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Great Black Hope 
These African American athletes drew crowds with their skill and [...] »
Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Thanksgiving: Presidential Turkeys 
How many turkeys have presidents pardoned?
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Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence 
More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »
U.S. Census Bureau 
The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
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Everyday Life in the 19th Century 
Wandering through time into our ancestors' attic.
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