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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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White Trash: The Construction of an American Scapegoat 
An excellent site for new study into the "white trash" demographic.
[...] »Record of Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Civil War, 1861-1865 
Search this Civil War roster for data on the service of New Jersey soldiers [...] »
Coal Mining in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era 
Visit this unique site to learn about the history of coal mining during the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Voices of Women's Reform 
There’s more to it than Seneca Falls.
[...] »Memorializing Memorials 
How do we relate to national memorials? Photographs can show us how we want [...] »
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
Federal Judicial Center 
The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
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Menu for the First Thanksgiving 
Only two eyewitness accounts of that first Thanksgiving remain.
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