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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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Connecticut History Online 
Take a look at the "Constitution State," with approximately 14,000 images [...] »
Walt Whitman Archive 
Get to know the life, mind, works, and criticisms of poet Walt Whitman.
[...] »Conrad W. Chapman: A Confederate Soldier's Paintings of the Defense of Charleston 
Chapman spent more than 20 years painting Civil War Charleston after his [...] »
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Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »American Personalities: Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty 
Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty are popular American icons. How much do you know [...] »
Presidential Moments: Hail to the Chief Nicknames 
Fond or far-fetched, everyone has one—but as president, nicknames garner the [...] »
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The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
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Federal Resources for Educational Excellence 
More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »
U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
Architect of the Capitol 
What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
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The Fighting Canadiens 
Discover how French Canadians reacted to the American Revolution.
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