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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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The March on Milwaukee Civil Rights History Project 
Wisconsin teachers, bring the Civil Rights Movement home to your students [...] »
The Tax History Project 
Follows the history of American taxation through a collection of primary and [...] »
National Security Archive 
Read official documents on U.S. intelligence and positions from the Cold War [...] »
History Quiz
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American Myths: Popular Music 
Each song has a story. What inspired it? When was it made? By whom?
[...] »Stumbling Down the Road to Health 
It seemed like a good idea at the time . . . which “healthful” ingredients [...] »
Vaccinations: Rites of Passage 
Have you had your shots? Which childhood diseases do these public [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
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 Air and Space Museum 
Fly me to the moon became a famous Frank Sinatra line. NASA also made this a [...] »
U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
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Typical in the 1930s 
A panel of judges enlisted by the New York World’s Fair Corporation looked [...] »