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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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The Papers of George Washington 
An excellent introduction to the papers of George Washington, including [...] »
The Wizard of Oz: An American Fairy Tale 
We're off to see the wizard! Discover the cultural impact of L. Frank Baum's [...] »
Rutgers Oral History Archives 
Listen to oral history interviews with Americans who served overseas and on [...] »
History Quiz
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Memorializing Memorials 
How do we relate to national memorials? Photographs can show us how we want [...] »
Women at War 
Women have fought in every U.S. war, but only recently have they gained [...] »
American Myths: Popular Music 
Each song has a story. What inspired it? When was it made? By whom?
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Question textbook narratives
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
Government Printing Office 
GPO is the Federal Government's resource for preserving and providing access [...] »
Bureau of Justice Statistics 
Everyday you read about local crime in the newspaper, but are the rates [...] »
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The Auto Industry Goes to War 
Domestic automotive manufacturing took a back seat to military transport [...] »