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Spotlight on Elementary Education

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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Votes for Women: Selections from the NAWSA, 1848-1921

10,000 pages of records on the struggle for votes for women, including [...] »

SDA: Survey Documentation and Analysis

Observe statistical trends in U.S. beliefs and demographics from free speech [...] »

George Catlin and His Indian Gallery

Explore the meeting of the Plains Indians and Anglo Americans through the [...] »

History Quiz

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By the Numbers: Election Maps

What can historical election maps tell us? Take a look at the electoral vote [...] »

Socks to War

Even humble, everyday artifacts have a rich place in history.

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Early Telephone Etiquette

Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?

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Beyond the Textbook

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Slavery
Photo, "An ex-slave," 1897, New York Public Library Digital Gallery

What was it like to be a slave in 19th-century America? Accounts contrast. [...] »

Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy
Print, For the Sunny South. An Airship. . . , 1913, Library of Congress

The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »

Causes of the American Revolution
Broadside, A card, New York, 1774, LoC, rbpe 10700100

What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »

National Resources

Federal teaching resources
Voice of America

Find out how to pronounce tricky names, and listen to official international [...] »

National Atlas

Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »

National Archives and Records Administration
Letter, . . . Flag Design Suggestion, 10/1958, Sheryl Byland, NARA

With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »

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The Memphis Belle
The crew of the Memphis Belle complete their 25th mission. U.S. Air Force.

The last operational mission of a venerable World War II airplane.

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