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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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Gilded Age Plains City 
Delve into Great Plains urban development c. 1900 by way of a compelling, [...] »
David Rumsey Map Collection 
More than 15,800 rare historical maps focus on North and South America.
[...] »Automobile in American Life and Society 
Enter the world of automotive history through oral histories and scholarly [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Sand, Sea, and Oil: Operation Desert Storm 
It's in the name: "Desert." How did the environment affect the Persian Gulf [...] »
Saving Daylight 
Politicians get hot under the collar when discussing the hottest of topics— [...] »
Constitution Day Count 
How does the Constitution measure up to other important documents in U.S. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
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Federal teaching resources
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
National Air and Space Museum 
Fly me to the moon became a famous Frank Sinatra line. NASA also made this a [...] »
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
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John Adams: Great or Not? 
What does historical "greatness" mean, anyway?
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