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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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Bureau of Economic Analysis 
Follow historical trends in national, international, and regional economic [...] »
Photographing History: Fred J. Maroon and the Nixon Years 
View the many faces of President Nixon as captured by photographer Fred [...] »
Sullivan Clinton Campaign, 1779-2005 
Explore the 1779 Sullivan-Clinton Campaign to destroy the Seneca, Cayuga, [...] »
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A Symbol of Friendship 
The cherry trees in Washington, DC were a gift from Japan. What does their [...] »
Columbus Day: Stories of Exploration 
Which tales of daring exploration do you believe?
[...] »Back to the Future . . . 
In the year 1900, what did Americans think the next century would bring?
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Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
National Resources
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Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
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Quebec City Fire 
Were the great fires of 1845 the result of arson or accident?
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