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10 Most Significant Tariffs in U.S. History
In this blog, we’ll explore 10 pivotal tariffs in U.S. history, uncovering their goals, impacts, and the lessons they offer for today’s policymakers. Join us in exploring this topic with HeinOnline’s U.S. International Trade Library.

New Content Added to Sources of Compiled Legislative Histories
Since the release of the 4th edition of Sources of Compiled Legislative Histories, the online database has been updated with over 370 new sources, offering enhanced coverage of recent laws, making the resource crucial for legislative research.

Genealogy’s Hidden Stories: How Legal Battles Revealed Family Histories
This post features a guest author, Judy G. Russell, The Legal Genealogist®. A genealogist with a law degree, Judy explores the intersection of law and family history. Her insights reveal how legal records, like those from the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, add depth to genealogy.

The History of Football and the First Super Bowl
The National Football League has a longstanding exceptional legal status in the United States. Follow along as we use HeinOnline to explore the history of football, from its earliest origins in the Middle Ages, to the modern legal monopoly of the National Football League.

What’s New in HeinOnline: January 2025 Content Release
Discover new and updated titles across HeinOnline’s vast collection of databases by checking out our January 2025 content release here!

New Journals Added to HeinOnline: December 2024 & January 2025
In the last two months, we’ve added 11 new active serials to our Law Journal Library covering a range of multidisciplinary subjects.
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 Annexation of Hawaii

Secrets of the Serial Set: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates

Secrets of the Serial Set: The AIDS Epidemic

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

Secrets of the Serial Set: D-Day

Secrets of the Serial Set: Aaron Burr’s Conspiracy
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