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Founding Era

Chapter 8: Republican Liberty 1801 ― 1817

Sage of Monticello 1801-1809


His Little Majesty 1809-1817


Federalist Regime 1789 ― 1801

Good Feelings 1817 ― 1829


Founding Era Sponsors


In Grateful Recognition


"Patrons of the Past"

(Sponsoring all nine Eras)

Doug Shubert

Adam Shubert

Cathy Gillespie


Sponsors of the Founding Era:

Tim Schantz



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Documents

Master Index

1953

Eisenhower's First Inauguration

1953

Eisenhower's 1953 State of the Union Address

1953

Dwight Eisenhower

Chance for Peace - Eisenhower

1953

Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" Speech to the UN

1954

Eisenhower's 1954 State of the Union Address

1954

FCC v ABC

1954

The Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was unconstitutional. It signaled the end of legalized racial segregation in the schools of the United States, overruling the "separate but equal" principle set forth in the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson case.

Earl Warren

Brown v. Board of Education

1954

Bolling v. Sharpe

1954

Senate Censures McCarthy

1955

Eisenhower's 1955 State of the Union Address

1955

Williamson v. Lee Optical

1956

Eisenhower's 1956 State of the Union Address

Biographies

Donald

Trump

Donald Trump (1946-) is an American businessman and television personality who became the 45th and later the 47th president of the United States. His political career transformed the Republican Party and was defined by an “America First” agenda emphasizing immigration restriction, trade protection, deregulation, and a more assertive approach to executive power.

George

W. Bush

George W. Bush (1946-) was the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009 during a period defined by the War on Terror. Before becoming president, he worked in the oil industry, and served two terms as governor of Texas. After leaving office, Bush focused on charitable work, veterans' initiatives, global health.

Bill

Clinton

Bill Clinton (1946-) was the 42nd president of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001 during a period marked by economic growth, declining unemployment, and the end of the Cold War era. A centrist Democrat, he promoted policies including welfare reform, consumer rights, deficit reduction, expanded trade, and economic development while also pursuing an active foreign policy. His presidency was ultimately defined both by its economic successes and by scandal.

Barack

Obama

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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