The Bridge to the 21st Century, 1993-
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Bill Clinton, 1993-2001VICE PRESIDENT: Albert A. Gore
FIRST LADY: Hillary Rodham Clinton SPEAKERS OF THE HOUSE
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BILL CLINTON
SPEECHES AND PAPERS
HISTORIC EVENTS
- Bill Clinton The Miller Center provides biographical essays, facts, insights, speeches, oral histories, and other resources about President Clinton
- Bill Clinton Lists biographical data, election results, Cabinet members, notable events, online biographies, historical documents, and other resources.
- Clinton Foundation
- President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home Explore the home where Bill Clinton was born in Hope, Arkansas.
- William J. Clinton: The 42nd President of the United States The White House summarizes the presidency of Bill Clinton.
- William J. Clinton Presidential Library Includes biographies of both President Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton and some presidential documents.
SPEECHES AND PAPERS
HISTORIC EVENTS
- Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) at a Glance Discusses the treaty signed by 193 nations that prohibits chemical weapons.
- The Columbine Guide Dave Cullen spent ten years researching the April 20, 1999 school shooting at Columbine High School. This site serves as the companion site to his book Columbine where he shares his research.
- Family and Medical Leave Act Explains the Family and Medical Leave Act which was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1993, from the Department of Labor.
- The Impeachment Trial of President William Clinton, 1999 Explores the Clinton Impeachment Trial in 1999 with primary sources and documents from the trial.
- 1993 World Trade Center Bombing Chronicles February 26, 1993 when 1200 pounds of explosives were detonated in an underground garage of the World Trade Center in New York killing six and injuring over 1000 people.
- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Explains the North American Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada, from the International Trade Administration.
- The O. J. Simpson Trial Examines the 1995 trial of O. J. Simpson for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
- The Oklahoma City Bombing Trial Presents information, maps, photos, transcripts, and primary sources about the Oklahoma City Bombing and the trial of Timothy McVeigh by Douglas O. Linder from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.
- Oklahoma City National Memorial Remembers the 168 people who were killed in the Oklahoma City Bombing at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995.
- Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum The official site of the memorial where 168 people including children lost their lives when a bomb exploded outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995.
- The Oslo Accords Discusses the Clinton Administration's attempt to bring peace between Israel and Palestine with the Oslo Accords.
- Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 Explains the bipartisan welfare reform act signed in to law by President Clinton in August, 1996.
- Remembering the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing Describes the events on February 26, 1993 when terrorists detonated a bomb inside a rental truck parked in the garage underneath the World Trade Center in New York City.
- Saving Elian The companion site to the PBS Frontline episode that examined the Elian Gonzalez case in which five-year-old Cuban was found off the coast of Ft. Lauderdale and the bitter custody case that ended with Ellian being sent back to his father in Cuba.
- Terrorist Attack on USS Cole: Background and Issues for Congress Presents the full text of the report submitted to Congress on the October 12, 2000 attack on the USS Cole in Yemen.
- The United States Army in Somalia, 1992-1994 A detailed brochure from the U.S. Army about the humanitarian relief operations in Somalia including the horrific events in Mogadishu in October, 1993.
- U.S. Embassies in East Africa Bombed Summarizes the attacks on the U.S. Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania on August 3, 1998.
- Waco: The Inside Story Chronicles the confrontation of a cult led by David Koresh and federal law officials from February to April, 1993.
George W. Bush, 2001-2009VICE PRESIDENT: Richard B. Cheney
FIRST LADY: Laura Welch Bush SPEAKERS OF THE HOUSE
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GEORGE W. BUSH
SPEECHES AND PAPERS
HISTORIC EVENTS
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- George W. Bush The Miller Center provides biographical essays, facts, insights, speeches, and other resources about President Bush.
- George W. Bush Lists biographical data, election results, Cabinet members, notable events, online biographies, historical documents, and other resources about the Bush Administration.
- George W. Bush: The 43rd President of the United States The White House summarizes the presidency of George W. Bush.
- The George W. Bush Childhood Home Located in Midland, Texas, this home is where two presidents lived.
- George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum The official site of the George W. Bush Presidential Center which will include the Presidential Library and Museum contains biographies of the president and First Lady Laura Bush.
SPEECHES AND PAPERS
HISTORIC EVENTS
- Amerithax or Anthrax Investigation Profiles the 2001 case where letters laced with anthrax appeared not long after the September 11 Terrorist Attacks.
- Biography of Condoleezza Rice, Former U.S. Secretary of State Portrays the first black woman to serve as United States National Security Advisor and then Secretary of State during the George W. Bush Administration.
- Bush v. Gore Summaries the case that went before the Supreme Court regarding the results of the presidential election in Florida.
- Bush v. Gore (2000) Examines the Supreme Court case that decided the 2000 Presidential election, from PBS.
- Enron (Lay & Skilling) Trial (2006) Examines the trial of Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling for crimes relating to Enron's downfall.
- Enron Scandal: The Fall of a Wall Street Darling Explains the collapse and scandal of the Enron Corporation in 2001.
- The Great Recession Robert Rich of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland discusses the Great Recession that hit 2007-2009.
- Homeland Security - History The Department of Homeland Security was established in 2002. This site tells of the departments formation and its history.
- Hurricane Katrina Facts and Information National Geographic explains how Hurricane Katrina became such a powerful storm and so destructive.
- No Child Left Behind: An Overview On January 8, 2002, President Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act which made major changes to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
- Robert Hanssen: American Traitor Examines the case of Robert Hanssen, an FBI agent who gave the Soviets/Russians classified information from 1979 to his arrest in 2001.
- Robert Hanssen, FBI Agent Who Became a Soviet Mole Tells the story of FBI Agent Robert Hanssen was arrested for being a Russian mole.
- Space Shuttle Columbia and Her Crew On February 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia exploded upon reentry over Texas. NASA has posted biographies of the astronauts on that mission, the investigation reports, and more.
- USA Patriot Act Explains what the USA Patriot Act is, dispels myths and rumors about the law, and presents the full text of the law.
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September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 |
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- America Responds: September 11 Events Provides links relating to the September 11 Terrorist Attacks in 2001.
- CNN: America Remembers CNN provides a well done look at the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the aftermath, and the victims of the attack.
- Experience the World Trade Center Twin Towers 360° This 360° video of the World Trade Center Twin Towers was filmed in May 2000.
- Flight 93 National Memorial From the National Park Service, this site explores what happened on Flight 93 on September 11, 2001 and the memorial where it crashed in Pennsylvania.
- Moussaoui (9/11) Trial (2006) Examines the trial of Zacarias Moussaoui for his role in the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks.
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum Listen to oral histories and get other information about the September 11 Terrorist Attack on the World Trade Center.
- Osama bin Laden Profiles the life of terrorist and the mastermind of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Osama bin Laden.
- The 9/11 Commission Report Presents the full text of the report that investigated the circumstances surrounding the September 11 Terrorist Attacks and the recommendations from the commission on how to prevent further acts of terrorism.
- September 11 Digital Archive Collects images, oral histories, emails, documents, videos, and audio files relating to the September 11 2001 terrorist attacks and its aftermath.
- Understanding 9/11: A Television News Archive Presents over 3000 hours of news coverage of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks from 20 different channels around the world.
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Operation Enduring Freedom, 2001-2021 |
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- Operation Enduring Freedom Presents links on the operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan against al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
- War in Afghanistan West Point presents a collection of maps relating to the war in Afghanistan.
- War Against Terror From CNN archives, provides an introduction to the War on Terrorism against al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
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Iraq War, 2003-2011 |
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- Operation Iraqi Freedom The official website of the multinational force in Iraq.
- Seven Years in Iraq: An Iraq War Timeline Time Magazine presents a timeline of events during the Iraq War from the beginning in 2003 to the parliamentary elections in 2010 and includes photos of Saddam's palaces and more.
- War in Iraq Gathers maps relating to the Iraq War, from West Point U.S. Military Academy.
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Barack H. Obama, 2009-2017VICE PRESIDENT: Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
FIRST LADY: Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama SPEAKERS OF THE HOUSE
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BARACK OBAMA
SPEECHES AND PAPERS
HISTORICAL EVENTS
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- Barack Obama The Miller Center provides biographical essays, facts, insights, speeches, and other resources about President Obama.
- Barack Obama Lists biographical data, election results, Cabinet members, notable events, online biographies, historical documents, and other resources.
- Barack Obama: The 44th President of the United States The White House summarizes the presidency of Barack Obama.
- Barack Obama Presidential Library Contains biographies of the Obamas, photos and videos, and research materials relating to the Obama Administration.
- Obama Foundation
SPEECHES AND PAPERS
HISTORICAL EVENTS
- Affordable Care Act Explains the Affordable Care Act and presents the full text of the law.
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Explains the stimulus package that was pass in 2009 in response to the recession.
- Biography of John McCain, from POW to Influential US Senator Profiles the Naval pilot who was a POW during the Vietnam War and later becoming a respected U.S. Senator from Arizona.
- Boston Marathon Bombings Chronicles April 15, 2013, when two bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon killing three and injuring over 200 and the intense manhunt that shut down the city.
- Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Investigates the offshore oil platform that exploded, sank, and released five million barrels worth of oil into the Gulf of Mexico in April of 2010.
- Dodd-Frank Act Describes what the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was which was signed into law in 2010 in response to the Great Recession.
- George Zimmerman (Trayvon Martin) Trial (2013) Examines the trial of George Zimmerman of the murder of seventeen-year-old Trayvon Martin.
- Ferguson Riots: History and Impact Investigates the racial unrest in Ferguson Missouri in 2014 which began on August 9 after white police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed African American teenager Michael Brown.
- Flint Water Crisis: Everything You Need to Know The National Resources Defense Council explains what happened to the water in Flint, Michigan and how it became a crisis in 2014.
- New START at a Glance Explains the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the United States and Russia which was signed in 2010.
- The Paris Agreement Explains the international treaty on climate change which was adopted by 196 nations in 2015. President Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement in 2017, however President Biden rejoined in 2021.
- Staring Out to Sea: Stories of Hurricane Sandy on the Jersey Shore Compiles oral histories of Hurricane Sandy which hit the shores of New Jersey on October 23, 2012.
- 2011: Osama bin Laden Killed by U.S. Forces Chronicles the raid on a compound in Pakistan where Osama bin Laden is found and killed.
- Upper Big Branch Miners Memorial On April 5, 2010, a West Virginian coal mine exploded killing 29 coal miners. This is the memorial to them.
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Donald J. Trump, 2017-2021VICE PRESIDENT: Michael R. Pence
FIRST LADY: Melania Trump SPEAKERS OF THE HOUSE
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DONALD J. TRUMP
SPEECHES AND PAPERS
HISTORIC EVENTS
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- Donald Trump The Miller Center provides biographical essays, facts, insights, speeches, and other resources about Donald Trump.
- Donald Trump Lists biographical data, election results, Cabinet members, notable events, online biographies, historical documents, and other
- Donald Trump: The 45th President of the United States The White House summarizes the presidency of Donald Trump.
- Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Contains archived websites, social media posts and other resources related to the Trump Administration.
SPEECHES AND PAPERS
HISTORIC EVENTS
- August 12, 2019 Whistleblower Complaint Letter The full-text of the unclassified letter that blew the whistle on President Trump's alleged attempt to get the Ukrainian government to investigate a political adversary.
- Damaged and Defiant Describes how the people of Houston survived and recovered from Hurricane Harvey which struck the Texas coast in 2017.
- Explaining the Trump Tax Reform Plan In 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act giving the tax code a huge overhaul. David Floyd of Investopedia explains the changes and the effects of the act on taxpayers and business owners.
- House Resolution 24 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors, 2021 Documents the one article of impeachment of incitment of insurrection agains President Trump, passed in the House of Representatives on January 13, 2021.
- House Resolution 755 - Articles of Impeachment Against Donald John Trump, 2019 HR 755 lists two articles of impeachment (abuse of power and obstruction of Congress) against President Trump in 2019.
- Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election The report that Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III submitted to the Department of Justice in March, 2019. It contains two parts: Volume I tells how the Russian government interfered with the 2016 presidential election. Volume II reports on President Trumps actions during the course of the investigation.
- Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane Investigation The Inspector General's report on the FBI's investigation of the Trump Campaign in 2016 (PDF).
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Joseph R. Biden, 2021-VICE PRESIDENT: Kamala D. Harris
FIRST LADY: Dr. Jill Biden SPEAKERS OF THE HOUSE
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JOSEPH R. BIDEN
SPEECHES AND PAPERS
HISTORIC EVENTS
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- Joe Biden The Miller Center provides biographical essays, facts, insights, and other resources about Joe Biden.
- Joe Biden Lists biographical data, election results, Cabinet members, and other resources about President Joe Biden and his administration.
- Joe Biden The White House profiles the 46th President of the United States.
SPEECHES AND PAPERS
- Coming Soon
HISTORIC EVENTS
- People of the State of New York against Donald J. Trump Indictment In March 2023, President Donald J. Trump was indicted by a New York Grand Jury with 34 criminial charges of falsifying business documents.
- Report on the Activities of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol The official report of the House committee led by Rep. Bennie Thomson and Rep. Liz Cheney that investigated the January 6th attack at the U.S. Capitol and the events leading up to the uprising.
- State of Georgia vs. Trump, Giuliani, Eastman, Meadows, Cheseboro, Clark, Ellis, Smith, Cheeley, Roman, Shafer, Stilll, Prescott, Kutti, Powell, Latham, Hall, Hampton In August 2023, the Fulton County, Georgia prosecutors filed this indictment against President Donald Trump and 18 other accused coconspirators charging them with 13 criminal charges related to alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
- U.S. vs. Trump Indictment In August, President Donald Trump was indicted with charges of conspiring to defraud the government and disenfranchise voters, and corruptly obstructing an official proceeding.
- U.S. vs. Trump Nauta Indictment The official indictment of President Donald Trump and Waltine Nauta which were unsealed on June 9, 2023 regarding his holding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago Club.
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