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NEW: HeinOnline Help Video Series Now Available!
HeinOnline is excited to announce a new help video series, created by the masterminds at Quimbee, which is now available on the HeinOnline YouTube channel!

Research the Effects of Opioids on Society
More than 33,000 people in the U.S. were killed from opioid overdoses in 2015, and in that year, for the first time, the number of deaths from heroin surpassed those from gun homicides, according to the CDC. Join us as we take a look at this increasing epidemic.

The Extraordinary Cost to Inaugurate a President
Presidential inaugurations have always been expensive, and experts estimate the cost of last week’s inauguration of President Donald Trump and the accompanying celebrations to be between $175 million and $200 million. Check out some interesting facts about inaugurations in this blog.

Happy Birthday Alexander Hamilton & Salmon P. Chase
Beginning this year, we will be discussing notable figures in legal history and what information can be found on them in HeinOnline. Last week marked the birthdays of Alexander Hamilton and Salmon P. Chase, both of whom greatly influenced the national banking system of the United States.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Yesterday, the United States observed the holiday which marks Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. The name Martin Luther was chosen in honor of the German religious reformer from the 1500s.

Fact-Check to Avoid Spreading Fake News
Fake news is still a real concern in American society, except its current iteration has different intentions: making money and political influence. Fake news is not a new problem.
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 Legacy of the Wright Brothers

Secrets of the Serial Set: Neil Armstrong Takes the First Step on the Moon

Secrets of the Serial Set: Constructing the Panama Canal

Secrets of the Serial Set: The Sinking of the Titanic

Secrets of the Serial Set: The Annexation of Hawaii

Secrets of the Serial Set: The Prohibition of Alcohol
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