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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

1937

FDR's Fireside Chat #9 On the Reorganization of the Judiciary

1937

West Coast Hotel Co. v. Parrish

1937

NLRB v. J&L Steel Corp.

1937

Neutrality Act of 1937

1937

FDR's Quarantine Speech

1937

FDR's Fireside Chat #10 Update on the New Deal

1937

FDR's Fireside Chat #11 On the Unemployment Census

1938

FDR's 1938 State of the Union Address

1938

FDR's Fireside Chat #12 On the Recession

1938

U.S. v. Carolene Products Co.

1938

FDR's Fireside Chat #13 On the Primaries

1939

FDR's 1939 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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