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Progressive Era

Chapter 15: Gilded Age 1885 ― 1897

Office of Public Trust 1885-1889


Billion Dollar Congress 1889-1893


The Gilded Crisis 1893-1897


Reconstruction 1865 ― 1885

New Nationalism 1897 ― 1913


Progressive Era Sponsors


In Grateful Recognition


"Patrons of the Past"

(Sponsoring all nine Eras)

Doug Shubert

Adam Shubert

Cathy Gillespie



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Documents

Master Index

2021

Mike Pence

Pence's Remarks After the Jan. 6 Riot

2021

Donald Trump

Trump's Statement on the Capitol Riot

2021

Donald Trump

Trump's Farewell

2021

Joe Biden

Biden Repeals the Muslim and Refugee Bans

2021

Joe Biden

Biden's Inauguration

2021

Congress

American Rescue Plan Act

2021

Joe Biden

Biden's 2021 State of the Union

2021

Congress

Preliminary Hearing on Jan. 6

2021

Congress

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

2021

Supreme Court

Whole Women's Health v. Jackson

2022

Joe Biden

Biden's 2022 State of the Union

2022

Congress

First Jan 6 Hearing

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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