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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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Lionel Hampton: His Life and Legacy 
Jazz musician Lionel Hampton and the University of Idaho shared a rich [...] »
Fiddle Tunes of the Old Frontier: The Henry Reed Collection 
Learn about the 20th century resurgence of fiddle music and Appalachian folk [...] »
U.S. Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1994 
More than 355,000 items produced by the U.S. Senate and House of [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Column A and Column B 
In the 19th century, no one expected Chinese food to take off in the United [...] »
Voices in the Whirlwind 
To each prophet, a certain way of speaking. Match civil rights leaders with [...] »
Presidential Valentines 
The politics of love—answer these questions about valentines to and from U.S [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
Supreme Court of the United States 
From John Jay to Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court is the final word in law [...] »
National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
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The U.S. and Egypt in the 1950s 
Creating political blowback in the Middle East
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