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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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History Cooperative 
Catch up on the latest scholarly research, and learn and incorporate new [...] »
Sakura: Cherry Blossoms as Living Symbols of Friendship 
Discover the rich history of DC's cherry trees and what they reveal about U. [...] »
Adams Family Papers 
You probably know about John Adam's political career, but what of the Adams [...] »
History Quiz
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Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Presidential Moments: Inauguration 
The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »
Remembering All Veterans 
Veterans Day is for everyone who fought for the U.S.—including those who [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
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Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
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National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
Preserve America 
Preserve America is a White House initiative uniting the work of 11 federal [...] »
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Jewish Immigration During the Revolutionary War 
Just before the Revolution, between 2,000 and 3,000 Jews lived in the [...] »