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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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The Stars and Stripes, 1918-1919 
Peruse every edition of the "official newspaper" of the U.S. Army fighting [...] »
Shaping the Constitution 
What role did Virginia play in defining the U.S. and upholding rights we now [...] »
Map Collections: 1500-2003 
16th-century to present-day maps, focusing on Americana and cartographic [...] »
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Stumbling Down the Road to Health 
It seemed like a good idea at the time . . . which “healthful” ingredients [...] »
Stamping Out Free Speech? 
The Stamp Act of 1765 had colonists crying foul. Answer these questions [...] »
Lewis Hine: Caption Critique 
Does a caption change the meaning of a photograph?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
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Government Printing Office 
GPO is the Federal Government's resource for preserving and providing access [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »Bureau of Labor Statistics 
Is your grandfather more likely to be working now than he would have been in [...] »
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Court Packing Controversies 
What do Presidents Ulysses Grant and Franklin Roosevelt have in common? Both [...] »