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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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Student Voices from World War II and the McCarthy Era 
Imagine traveling from a university to work on a farm.
[...] »Open Yale Courses 
Looking for a little professional development? Miss your college classes? [...] »
Listening to Our Ancestors: The Art of Native Life Along the North Pacific Coast 
View more than 400 Native American objects selected and presented by the 11 [...] »
History Quiz
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The Garden of Infants 
Kindergarten came to America in the 19th century on a wave of German [...] »
Saving Daylight 
Politicians get hot under the collar when discussing the hottest of topics— [...] »
Veterans Day: Medals and Merit 
You know the Purple Heart, but can you identify these honors?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
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Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
Architect of the Capitol 
What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
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Jefferson versus Hamilton 
Their differing philosophies of government set the stage for the permanent [...] »