
Revolutionary Era
Chapter 5: Independence 1775 ― 1784
Dissolving the Bands 1775-1776
The Great Revolution 1776-1782
Novus Ordo Seclorum 1782-1784

Join or Die 1763 ― 1775
More Perfect Union 1784 ― 1789
Documents
Master Index
Biographies

Barack Obama (1961-) was the 44th president of the United States serving from 2009 to 2017. Before becoming president, he worked as a civil rights lawyer before entering politics in Illinois and later serving in the U.S. Senate. His presidency was defined by the Affordable Care Act, the response to the Great Recession, continuing the War on Terror, and efforts to address social and environmental issues.
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J. D. Vance (1984) was born and raised in Ohio, served in the Marine Corps, became a lawyer and author, and gained national attention through Hillbilly Elegy. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022 and became Donald Trump's running mate in 2024. Vance became the 50th individual to serve as vice president on January 20, 2025, and remains in office as of 2026.
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