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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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Shays' Rebellion and the Making of a Nation 
Engage your students in historical thinking with this interactive site on [...] »
Osher Map Library 
History can be revealed through the study of maps, as these exhibits [...] »
George Washington: A National Treasure 
What can you learn from the Lansdowne portrait of George Washington?
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Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Presidents Day: Growing Up to Be President 
Even American presidents were babies once!
[...] »Presidential Moments: Inaugural Addresses 
Can you match these famous first words with their presidential speakers?
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Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
Architect of the Capitol 
What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Since its inception, NASA has accomplished many scientific and technological [...] »
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Why Did President Polk Want War with Mexico? 
During the 1840s, Manifest Destiny remained an effusive spirit rather than [...] »