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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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Civil Rights Oral History Interviews: Spokane, Washington 
From racism to civil rights movement music, listen to the memories of these [...] »
People with a History: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans* History ![Photo, [Men reading Gay magazine], 1971, Kay Tobin, New York Public Library](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/peoplewitha432x240.jpg?itok=nkJnS2NJ "Photo, [Men reading Gay magazine], 1971, Kay Tobin, New York Public Library Digital Gallery")
Use this extensive resource as a starting point for all inquiries into [...] »
The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: The 40th Anniversary 
For your eyes only: photos and previously classified Cold War documents.
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The Garden of Infants 
Kindergarten came to America in the 19th century on a wave of German [...] »
African American History Month: Civil Rights Worldwide 
These African American civil rights activists affected more than the U.S. [...] »
Presidential Moments: Hail to the Chief Nicknames 
Fond or far-fetched, everyone has one—but as president, nicknames garner the [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
U.S. Air Force 
From pilots to shuttle central command, how does the Air Force fulfill its [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
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Spy in a Petticoat 
"She had outwitted the British and oh how they hated her."
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