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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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Flashing Across the Country: Mr. Zip and the ZIP Code Promotional Campaign 
Have you ever wondered what your zip code means or when the codes came into [...] »
Vietnam Center and Archive 
Browse through a multitude of resources on Vietnam and the Vietnam War, [...] »
The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden 
Unsure how to teach presidential history in an engaging manner? Try these [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
European Explorers in North America after Columbus 
Who else left Europe following the call of wealth, fame, religion, or other [...] »
Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »Stamping Out Free Speech? 
The Stamp Act of 1765 had colonists crying foul. Answer these questions [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Census Bureau 
The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
Federal Judicial Center 
The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »
National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
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The 4th Estate as the 4th Branch 
The peculiar power of the press in America . . . what is the role of the [...] »