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Spotlight on Elementary Education
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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KnowLA: Encyclopedia of Louisiana 
Do you really know Louisiana? KnowLA is a valuable resource for any [...] »
Bound for Glory: America in Color, 1939-1943 
View color photographs of everyday life during the Great Depression and pre- [...] »
U.S. Army Signal Corps Photograph Collection 
Take a peek at 1940s military life in Hampton Roads, VA.
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Teaching the 20th 
When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »
Women in Blues (and Jazz) 
In the early 20th century, the new music recording industry embraced [...] »
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 [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
Presidents of the United States 
The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »
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The History of History 
"Historian" wasn't always a career path—only in the 19th century did it [...] »