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Cold War Era

Chapter 21: Containment 1945 ― 1961

The Buck Stops Here 1945-1953


New Look 1953-1961


World War II 1941 ― 1945

Detente 1961 ― 1977


Cold War 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

1851

Fillmore's 1851 State of the Union

1852

Hypocrisy of American Slavery - Frederick Douglass

1852

What, to the American slave, is your Fourth of July? -Frederick Douglass

1852

Fillmore's 1852 State of the Union

1853

Pierce's Inauguration

1853

Pierce's 1853 State of the Union

1853

Gadsden Purchase Treaty

1854

Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854

1854

Territorial Government of Kansas

1854

Pierce's 1854 State of the Union

1855

Kansas Constitution (1855)

1855

Pierce's 1855 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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