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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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Washington As It Was: Photographs by Theodor Horydczak, 1923-1959 
Early 20th century Washington is captured in this collection of 14,350 [...] »
Florida Folklife from the WPA Collections, 1937-1942 
Explore the history of Florida folklife and culture.
[...] »John Brown and the Valley of the Shadow 
A comprehensive collection of primary source materials which cover the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Textbook Twisters: Salem Witch Trials 
Burn the witch! Discover how historical coverage of the Salem Witch Trials [...] »
Mapping the Past 
A map can tell you more than east, west, north, and south.
[...] »Women's History Month: Picturing Pocahontas 
What do you picture when you hear her name?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
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?
[...] »National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
[...] »Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
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Bank Notes of the Second Bank of the United States 
The impermanence of paper money was matched by the impermanence of the bank [...] »