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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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National Security Archive: The Pentagon Papers 
In 1971, the "Pentagon Papers" formed the center of a legal debate over [...] »
William Steinway Diary, 1861-1896 
Daily life in 19th-century New York City, music history, and Civil War [...] »
Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States 
Ask yourself: What did Coolidge do for our country?
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Test your history knowledge
Turkey Tracking 
Thanksgiving—how much do you know about the history of this popular holiday [...] »
Reading Photographs: MacArthur and Hirohito 
How would you have planned this photograph if you were General MacArthur? [...] »
Celebrate More Than St. Patrick 
The Irish contributed more to the U.S. than shamrocks and folktales.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
[...] »National Park Service 
Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
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Gettysburg: Turning Point or a Small Stepping-Stone to Victory? 
History is often muddled by modern hindsight. Discover the true meaning of [...] »