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Modern Era

Chapter 24: End of History 1989 ― 2001

Kinder, Gentler Nation 1989-1993


Putting People First 1993-2001


Rearmament 1977 ― 1989

War on Terror 2001 ― 2017


Modern 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

1939

US v. Miller

1939

FDR's Fireside Chat #14 On the European War

1940

FDR's 1940 State of the Union Address

1940

FDR's Fireside Chat #15 On National Defense

1940

Stab in the Back Speech

1940

FDR's Acceptance Speech During the Democratic Party's National Convention

1940

FDR's Fireside Chat #16 Arsenal of Democracy

1941

FDR's 1941 State of the Union Address

1941

FDR's Third Inauguration

1941

U.S. v. Darby

1941

Lend-Lease Act

1941

FDR's Speech on the Lend Lease Act

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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