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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 History of Social Security 
We all know what the Social Security Administration does, but do you know [...] »
Northwestern European Military Situation Maps from World War II 
Displays 416 situation maps from World War II.
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Discover over 200 jazz bands and musicians active from 1895-1929, captured [...] »
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European Explorers in North America after Columbus 
Who else left Europe following the call of wealth, fame, religion, or other [...] »
African American History Month: Civil Rights Worldwide 
These African American civil rights activists affected more than the U.S. [...] »
Reading a Cartoon: Massive Resistance 
What do the objects in this 1954 editorial cartoon stand for?
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Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
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Voice of America 
Find out how to pronounce tricky names, and listen to official international [...] »
Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
Indian Health Service 
Disease ravaged colonial-era Native American populations. What health [...] »
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Conococheague 
How do you pronounce (and spell) Conococheague and how do we know?
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