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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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History of Presidential Elections Site 
Provides a wealth of information on US presidential elections, with a [...] »
Inside an American Factory: Films of the Westinghouse Works, 1904 
A collection of resources pertaining to the Westinghouse Works company, [...] »
One Hundred Years of Photography from the National Archives 
Relive the 20th century through iconic imagery—more than 70 photographs [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Turning Turtle: Shipwrecks and Disasters at Sea 
The ship's on her beam-ends and all's lost! Test your knowledge of maritime [...] »
Discovering Christopher Columbus 
Christopher Columbus—a legend without a face? Answer these questions about [...] »
Presidential Moments: Campaigns 
Think the mudslinging in modern campaigns is bad? Campaigns have always been [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
National Endowment for the Humanities 
Meet the largest governmental funder of humanities programs in the U.S.
[...] »U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
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Manifest Destiny: Creating an American Identity 
Discover how the concept of a "Manifest Destiny" shaped American perceptions [...] »