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Spotlight on Elementary Education
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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National Security Action Memoranda of John F. Kennedy 
Browse a wealth of memos from the Kennedy administration.
[...] »1896: The Presidential Campaign 
Follow the contentious election of 1896 with close to 100 political cartoons [...] »
Presidential Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower 
Fortify your knowledge of Eisenhower's international and domestic policies [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Great Black Hope 
These African American athletes drew crowds with their skill and [...] »
American Myths: Popular Music 
Each song has a story. What inspired it? When was it made? By whom?
[...] »Pre-Modern Pop Music 
Before "pop" music reigned supreme, jazz and ragtime amassed great public [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Preserve America 
Preserve America is a White House initiative uniting the work of 11 federal [...] »
U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
Are you a special education educator? Teach in an inclusive classroom?
[...] »Ask a Historian
Slavery in Wyoming 
Slavery outside of the South is often overlooked, as is Wyoming history.
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