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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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Washington As It Was: Photographs by Theodor Horydczak, 1923-1959 
Early 20th century Washington is captured in this collection of 14,350 [...] »
Nature Transformed: The Environment in American History 
Beautiful scenery or impassable peaks? These 17 in-depth essays analyze how [...] »
Home Sweet Home: Life in 19th-Century Ohio 
Examine 19th-century domestic life through sheet music and audio song files [...] »
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Yo, Ho, Ho and a . . . Bushel of Oysters? 
Shellfish pirates stole from the rich to feed themselves—and make a little [...] »
Close Up on Hispanic American Heritage 
Take a look at these fragments from U.S. history. What are they? Where do [...] »
Thanksgiving: Presidential Turkeys 
How many turkeys have presidents pardoned?
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The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
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U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
National Endowment for the Humanities 
Meet the largest governmental funder of humanities programs in the U.S.
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What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
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The Fighting Canadiens 
Discover how French Canadians reacted to the American Revolution.
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