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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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Medicine and Madison Avenue 
Provides more than 600 health-related newspaper and magazine advertisements [...] »
Rediscovering George Washington 
Take in the latest scholarship on the life of the first U.S. president.
[...] »Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History Project 
Primary and secondary sources document the minority struggle for civil [...] »
History Quiz
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The Great Black Hope 
These African American athletes drew crowds with their skill and [...] »
Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
[...] »Potent Quotables: Every Vote Counts 
After more than two centuries of citizenship, much has been said about [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Los Alamos National Laboratory 
Follow the development of Weapons of Mass Destruction through the protection [...] »
Federal Judicial Center 
The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
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What Happened to the Royal Family of Hawaii After the U.S. Took Over? 
In Hawaii today, a large number of people might be considered heirs or [...] »