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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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Reston Collection Images 
Explore the planned community of Reston, VA. Gain a better sense of the town [...] »
A Sailor's Life for Me! 
Explore Old Ironsides—live the life of a ship's boy or learn about the [...] »
Albert and Vera Weisbord Archives 
Learn about American radicalism and the communist movement with this [...] »
History Quiz
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A Symbol of Friendship 
The cherry trees in Washington, DC were a gift from Japan. What does their [...] »
Naming Colonial History 
Everyone knows what "American Revolution" means. But can you identify these [...] »
A-mouldering in the Grave 
"John Brown's Body" keeps reappearing. What do you know about the song?
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Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
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Federal teaching resources
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
National Endowment for the Arts 
Watch videos on jazz and opera history, courtesy of the National Endowment [...] »
Tennessee Valley Authority 
Read the act that gave way to the Tennessee Valley Authority, a major New [...] »
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Quantity of Soldiers—not Quality of Their Aim—Won Battles 
Linear battle formations date at least to the early 17th century.
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