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Secrets of the Serial Set: The Impeachment of Bill Clinton

As of this month, it’s been a year since our initial release of the Serial Set in HeinOnline … celebrate with another installment of our Secrets of the Serial Set series! This month, we dive into the events surrounding the 1998 impeachment of President William Jefferson Clinton.

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A Columbus Day Exploration of Indigenous American History

Albeit dark at times, American Indians have a rich and storied history which is forever entwined with the evolution of the United States. Join us as we explore that history with HeinOnline’s American Indian Law Collection and other relevant databases.

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The Nuremberg Trials and Their Profound Impact on International Law

Seventy-three years ago today, the International Military Tribunal of the Nuremberg trials prosecuted the major parties responsible for the Holocaust and other World War II atrocities. Learn about the trials and their impact with HeinOnline’s History of International Law database.

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Secrets of the Serial Set: The Pacific Theater of World War II

This month, HeinOnline continues its Secrets of the Serial Set series by investigating the course of events in the Pacific theater of World War II and their culmination in V-J (Victory over Japan) Day, the official end date of the War.

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Yo, Ho, Ho and a Bottle of Rum: A Tale of Piracy and Maritime Law

This very day be International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Do ye know wha’ that means? Aye, that’s right, me hearties—we shall be natterin’ about pirates today! Ready yer sea legs, grab yer cup o’ grog, and leave them landlubbers behind.

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Building America: The Powerful Story Behind “We the People”

The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America, the basis for the structure of the U.S. government, and the primary source for all legislative, executive, and judicial authority. Join HeinOnline as we research the drafting, signing, and ratification of the Constitution.

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Remembering the Fallen: Researching the Tragedy of 9/11

On this day in 2001, the United States experienced the worst terrorist attack in human history. September 11th shocked the world, paving the way for a more aggressive approach to national security. Join HeinOnline in understanding the tragedy and researching its impact as we remember the fallen.

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The United States Is No Longer Yours

The Treaty of Paris was signed in 1783 as a peace agreement between Great Britain and the United States of America to formally end the American Revolutionary War. Learn more about the evolution of the treaty with primary sources in HeinOnline.

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Secrets of the Serial Set: Constructing the Panama Canal

This month, HeinOnline continues its Secrets of the Serial Set series by exploring one of the largest and most challenging engineering projects ever undertaken: the Panama Canal. Grab a seat and prepare to be blown away by what the Serial Set has to offer.