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Spotlight on Elementary Education
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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The Stars and Stripes, 1918-1919 
Peruse every edition of the "official newspaper" of the U.S. Army fighting [...] »
When Nixon Met Elvis 
Learn about Elvis' bizarre visit with Richard Nixon through this collection [...] »
Harrisburg's Old 8th Ward 
Visit the businesses and meet the people of Harrisonburg, PA's 8th Ward.
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Test your history knowledge
Presidential Moments: Inaugural Addresses 
Can you match these famous first words with their presidential speakers?
[...] »The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »Advice for Beachgoers 
Long before sunblock, boogie boards, or bikinis...did ladies wear corsets to [...] »
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 [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery 
American art makes the interpretive nature of historical knowledge clear. [...] »
Federal Judicial Center 
The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
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Everyday Life in the 19th Century 
Wandering through time into our ancestors' attic.
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