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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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A Maritime Perspective on American Expansion, 1820-1890 
We all know the role of the wagon in westward expansion, but what of ships [...] »
The Sonic Memorial Project 
Known for the 9/11 tragedy, the World Trade Center possesses a broader [...] »
Washington During the Civil War: The Diary of Horatio Nelson Taft, 1861-1865 
What did patent examiner Taft have to say on the Civil War homefront?
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Socks to War 
Even humble, everyday artifacts have a rich place in history.
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Both the North and South instituted drafts during the Civil War. Popular [...] »
Discovering Christopher Columbus 
Christopher Columbus—a legend without a face? Answer these questions about [...] »
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20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
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National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
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On Gendering the Constitution 
The agitation among women’s rights activists over the language of the 14th [...] »