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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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New Deal Stage: Selections from the Federal Theatre Project, 1935-1939 
Learn about the New Deal through the Federal Theatre Project, designed to [...] »
Shaping the Constitution 
What role did Virginia play in defining the U.S. and upholding rights we now [...] »
Modern and Contemporary American Poetry 
Read hundreds of poems by major and lesser known figures.
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Presidential Moments: Inauguration 
The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »
Thanksgiving: Presidential Turkeys 
How many turkeys have presidents pardoned?
[...] »Turning Turtle: Shipwrecks and Disasters at Sea 
The ship's on her beam-ends and all's lost! Test your knowledge of maritime [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
National Endowment for the Humanities 
Meet the largest governmental funder of humanities programs in the U.S.
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Presidential Death During the Election Process 
Unforeseen events and potential crises forced politicians and lawmakers to [...] »