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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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Historic Government Publications from World War II: A Digital Library 
Includes more than 300 U.S. government pamphlets and books on home front [...] »
The Luso-Hispanic World in Maps 
Peruse maps of Spanish and Portuguese colonization, exploration, and [...] »
The Museum of Broadcast Communications 
Teaching media history and the spread of pop culture? Explore over 7,000 [...] »
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America's Love for the Automobile 
An Exciting Whiff of Danger or La Belle Dame sans Merci?
[...] »Women at War 
Women have fought in every U.S. war, but only recently have they gained [...] »
Practicing Medicine on the Presidents 
When the presidents' maladies threatened to affect their performance.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
The government acts for fauna as well as society. When did this start? Why [...] »
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The American Civil War: Total or Just? 
Warfare always results in casualties, however, there are ways to reduce loss [...] »