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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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American Transcendentalism Web
Image, the web of American Transcendentalism

Presents texts by and about the major figures of American Transcendentalism [...] »

History of the American West, 1860-1920
Photograph, Where gold was first discovered in Colo., 1890, L.C. McClure, Denver

More than 30,000 photographs capture life in Colorado from 1860 to 1920.

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China and the United States: From Hostility to Engagement, 1960-1998
Photo. U.S. to sell gold to China in return for silver Washington D.C. LOC

Trace U.S.-China relations from the 60s through present day.

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The Royal We: Princesses of the Past

Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »

Teaching the 20th

When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »

In Dr. King's Words

People can identify (some of) the words of Martin Luther King Jr. Can you [...] »

Beyond the Textbook

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John Brown's Raid
Painting, John Brown, 1867, Thomas S. Noble, NYPL Digital Gallery

Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »

Rise of the Automobile
Photo, Model A Ford in front of antique gas pumps, August 4, 2007, Flickr

Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »

The Tet Offensive
Eddie Adams, Vietcong shooting prisoner cropped

American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »

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U.S. Coast Guard
Art, Auxliarist, Lew Jackson, U.S. Coast Guard

Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?

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Students Abroad

If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »

Smithsonian
Negative, Dinsmore, Frances. Of Smithsonian. . . , 1915, Harris & Ewing, LoC

What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »

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East St. Louis Massacre

Raising "the terrible weapon of self-defense" during riots in 1917 Illinois [...] »