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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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Prairie Settlement: Nebraska Photographs and Family Letters 
Nearly 3,500 images and approximately 318 letters illuminate life on the [...] »
South Texas Border, 1900-1920: The Robert Runyon Collection 
This site showcases over 8,000 images documenting the history and [...] »
The Papers of George Washington 
An excellent introduction to the papers of George Washington, including [...] »
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History of Hidden Killers: Epidemics in America 
Wherever people go, disease is sure to follow. Answer these questions about [...] »
Political Animals 
A menagerie of terms for politicians, parties, factions, and movements.
[...] »Theatre of the People 
Through performing art, U.S. minorities assert their identities. Answer [...] »
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The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
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National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
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Contradictions in John Fremont's Political Chart of the US (1856) 
The 1850s were a time of rapid industrialization and urbanization in the [...] »