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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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Quilts and Quiltmaking in America, 1978-1996 
From the queer to the quite extraordinary—explore the art of quiltmaking in [...] »
Early Washington Maps: A Digital Collection 
Washington was once part of an area contested for between the U.S. and Great [...] »
Experiencing War: Stories from the Veterans History Project 
Presents video and audio oral histories and additional material from [...] »
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Presidential Moments: Campaigns 
Think the mudslinging in modern campaigns is bad? Campaigns have always been [...] »
Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »First Ladies' Firsts 
What about the other occupants of the White House?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
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Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
[...] »Federal Reserve Board 
The economy's on everyone's mind. Take advantage of that fact to teach a bit [...] »
Voice of America 
Find out how to pronounce tricky names, and listen to official international [...] »
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Black Confederates 
Most African Americans (free or slaves) never joined the ranks of the [...] »