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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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Memoirs v. Tapes: President Nixon and the December Bombings 
Was Nixon as reluctant to initiate the Christmas bombing as his memoirs [...] »
Pluralism and Unity 
Explore the clash of ideas and ideologies in early 20th century America.
[...] »Pittsburgh City Photographer 
See Pittsburgh, PA, the way it appeared as early as the 1890s.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
American Myths: Popular Music 
Each song has a story. What inspired it? When was it made? By whom?
[...] »Columbus Day: Stories of Exploration 
Which tales of daring exploration do you believe?
[...] »Teaching the 20th 
When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency 
How did recreational drug use grow into a U.S. drug culture? How did it [...] »
Preserve America 
Preserve America is a White House initiative uniting the work of 11 federal [...] »
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Divided Loyalties? 
How citizenship determines eligibility for the U.S. presidency.
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