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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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Building an Archives 
Learn about the history of the National Archives as well as how to start [...] »
Presidential Recording Program 
Offers over 2,500 hours of White House recordings by six American presidents [...] »
Amateur Athletic Foundation Digital Archive 
Official documents and articles from periodicals record the history of the [...] »
History Quiz
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The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »Selling the Dream 
"Don’t Sell the Steak—Sell the Sizzle!"
[...] »Airplane Meals 
Think you're a post-WWII expert? Test your knowledge with this quiz on the [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
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Reagan's "Rising Tide" 
Economic policy during the Reagan Administration
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