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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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Historic Pittsburgh 
Acquaint yourself with Pittsburgh history through full texts, images, maps, [...] »
Wet With Blood: The Investigation of Mary Todd Lincoln's Cloak 
Explore the archives of the Chicago Historical Society to learn about [...] »
Silicon Valley History Online 
Silicone Valley is known as a high-tech industry center, but has it always [...] »
History Quiz
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Women's History Month: Picturing Pocahontas 
What do you picture when you hear her name?
[...] »Mapping the Past 
A map can tell you more than east, west, north, and south.
[...] »Reading a Cartoon: Massive Resistance 
What do the objects in this 1954 editorial cartoon stand for?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
[...] »National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
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Robert Gould Shaw 
Where does the glory of Robert Shaw and the men of the 54th Massachusetts [...] »