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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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Fifty Years of Coca-Cola Television Advertisements 
Archives 50 Coca-Cola commercials, broadcast outtakes, and experimental [...] »
Prairie Settlement: Nebraska Photographs and Family Letters 
Nearly 3,500 images and approximately 318 letters illuminate life on the [...] »
National Election Studies 
Search data from surveys of the American electorate conducted in [...] »
History Quiz
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Turkey Tracking 
Thanksgiving—how much do you know about the history of this popular holiday [...] »
The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »Back to the Future . . . 
In the year 1900, what did Americans think the next century would bring?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
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Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
Architect of the Capitol 
What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
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Broadcasting Longevity 
The roots of the Grand Ole Opry extend deep into radio broadcasting [...] »