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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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Bob Hope and American Variety 
"When Vaudeville died, television was the box they put it in," according to [...] »
The History of Sanitary Sewers 
Few engineering feats are so overlooked by history as the creation of sewers [...] »
Kennedy and Castro: The Secret History 
Did you know that Kennedy considered softening the national platform on Cuba [...] »
History Quiz
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Saving Daylight 
Politicians get hot under the collar when discussing the hottest of topics— [...] »
Pre-Modern Pop Music 
Before "pop" music reigned supreme, jazz and ragtime amassed great public [...] »
Victory Vegetables 
WWII Victory Gardens allowed citizens to raise food...and wage war!
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Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
Service-learning and history don't have to be exclusive. Consider the [...] »
Presidents of the United States 
The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »
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Understanding and Appreciating WWII Veterans 
Websites that assist students in compiling information on WWII battles, [...] »