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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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Presidential Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower 
Fortify your knowledge of Eisenhower's international and domestic policies [...] »
Manuscripts from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1940 
Read the life histories of a range of U.S. citizens, compiled by the WPA's [...] »
Red Cross: Exploring Humanitarian Law 
Humanitarian law and history are hardly mutually exclusive.
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Presidential Moments: Inauguration 
The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »
America's Love for the Automobile 
An Exciting Whiff of Danger or La Belle Dame sans Merci?
[...] »Constitution Day Count 
How does the Constitution measure up to other important documents in U.S. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
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East St. Louis Massacre 
Raising "the terrible weapon of self-defense" during riots in 1917 Illinois [...] »