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How the Carter Administration (Almost) Decriminalized Marijuana
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Reconstruction: The Second Founding
In the wake of the Civil War, Reconstruction sought to reshape America. Its legacy remains contested.
What’s New in HeinOnline: May 2025 Content Release
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New Journals Added to HeinOnline: April & May 2025
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A New First Impression: Explore HeinOnline’s Modern Welcome Page
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Complete Periodical Literature of Law Librarianship Receives 2025 AALL Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award
We’re proud to announce that Complete Periodical Literature of Law Librarianship has received the 2025 AALL Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award. This unique database is the most comprehensive resource compiled on law librarianship.
Secrets
of the Serial Set
A HISTORICAL BLOG SERIES
The Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal. The Manhattan Project. The Louisiana Purchase.
In addition to writing about the above topics and more, HeinOnline’s authors are dedicated to illuminating the most essential research resources for their readers.
The Serial Set is a must-have publication for any historical researcher. With more than two centuries of documents spanning more than 17,000 volumes, no other publication so beautifully reflects the maturation of the United States. To demonstrate the value of the Serial Set, we’ve created a blog series dedicated to revealing the historical secrets hidden throughout the immense publication.
Each month, join HeinOnline as we explore notable events in U.S. history using the primary sources themselves.
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Apartheid Era
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Secrets of the Serial Set: Neil Armstrong Takes the First Step on the Moon
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Mexican-American War
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Assassination of William McKinley
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Wounded Knee Massacre
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