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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

1910

Teddy's New Nationalism Speech

1910

Taft's 1910 State of the Union

1911

Taft's 1911 State of the Union

1912

Admission of New Mexico

1912

Taft's 1912 State of the Union

1913

16th Amendment

1913

Wilson's First Inauguration

1913

17th Amendment

1913

Wilson's 1913 State of the Union

1914

Weeks v. US

1914

Woodrow Wilson's Speech on Neutrality

1914

Wilson's 1914 State of the Union

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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