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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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Mathew Brady's Portraits 
A collection of portraits and photographs by acclaimed photographer Matthew [...] »
Civil War in Art 
Why did the painter frame Lincoln in greenery? Learn about interpretations [...] »
University of Washington Libraries: Moving Image Collection 
Northwest educators—need some unconventional primary sources? Check out 65 [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
American Myths: Popular Music 
Each song has a story. What inspired it? When was it made? By whom?
[...] »Textbook Twisters: Cuban Missile Crisis 
The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the greatest conflicts between the US [...] »
Thanksgiving Dinner in 1943 
What traditional Thanksgiving foods would have been hard to come by during [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
For when those historical figures suffered conditions you don't recognize. [...] »
U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
[...] »Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
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Deserters in the Civil War 
What happened to Civil War deserters after they deserted?
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