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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

1941

FDR's Fireside Chat #17 On the Unlimited National Emergency

1941

Executive Order 8802

1941

Atlantic Charter

1941

FDR's Fireside Chat #18 On the Greer Incident

1941

Roosevelt's Day of Infamy Speech

1941

FDR's Fireside Chat #19 On the War with Japan

1941

US Declaration of War with Nazi Germany

1941

FDR's War Message to Congress about Germany and Italy

1941

Declaration of War with Italy

1942

FDR's 1942 State of the Union

1942

Executive Order 9066

1942

FDR's Fireside Chat #20 On the Progress of the War

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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