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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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WRA Photographs of Japanese-American Evacuation and Resettlement 
These curious photos created by the War Relocation Authority put a positive [...] »
Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia 
Although painful to view, racist memorabilia reminds us of past mindsets [...] »
The President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection 
Explore the federal government's extensive collection of resources [...] »
History Quiz
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Women in Blues (and Jazz) 
In the early 20th century, the new music recording industry embraced [...] »
History of Hidden Killers: Epidemics in America 
Wherever people go, disease is sure to follow. Answer these questions about [...] »
Theatre of the People 
Through performing art, U.S. minorities assert their identities. Answer [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Air and Space Museum 
Fly me to the moon became a famous Frank Sinatra line. NASA also made this a [...] »
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
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America Abroad 
Isolated and expansive at the same time.
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