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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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Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS), 1945-1972 
Peruse this collection of recently declassified foreign policy documents. [...] »
Hypertext on American History from the Colonial Period until Modern Times 
Collects more than 375 documents related to United States history from the [...] »
Truman Presidential Museum and Library 
Government documents, oral histories, photographs, and political cartoons [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Fly Away Jim Crow 
Equality requires more than a Proclamation. Try to answer these questions on [...] »
The Big Picture: Match the Ad to the Year 
Be it the radio or the television, the slogans related to popular or [...] »
Constitution Day 
Securing the blessings of liberty for ourselves and for posterity—answer [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
National Museum of American History 
See our history come to life within the expansive exhibits and educational [...] »
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Black-Robed Regiment 
Not technically a military force, the "Regiment" proved integral to the [...] »