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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 American Experience

Discover briefs on more than 60 iconic points in U.S. history.

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Ballyhoo!: Posters as Portraiture

Think of all the celebrity advertisements you see everyday. Why pick that [...] »

Jews in America: Our Story
Poster, East Side Sadie, 1929, American Jewish Historical Society.

Explores the history of Jews in America from the 17th century to the present [...] »

History Quiz

Test your history knowledge
Textbook Twisters: Cuban Missile Crisis

The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the greatest conflicts between the US [...] »

California or Bust

Who went west when? Answer questions about migration from 1935 to 2000.

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A-mouldering in the Grave

"John Brown's Body" keeps reappearing. What do you know about the song?

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Beyond the Textbook

Question textbook narratives
Huey Long
Stereograph, U.S. Senator Huey Long, c.1933, Keystone View Company

How exactly did U.S. Senator Huey Long intend to end poverty across the U.S [...] »

Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era
Photographic Print, Protest against child labor in a labor parade, 1909 May 1, L

The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »

The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki
photographic print, Second atomic bombing of Nagasaki, 1945 August, LOC

Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »

National Resources

Federal teaching resources
U.S. Air Force

From pilots to shuttle central command, how does the Air Force fulfill its [...] »

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

Commemorate the lives of the millions of people murdered during the [...] »

Presidents of the United States

The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »

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Broadcasting Longevity
family around their radio

The roots of the Grand Ole Opry extend deep into radio broadcasting [...] »