Of the 45 men who have been president of the United States, 31 have war experience. This multimedia presentation provides an overview of the presidents that experienced war in the War of Independence, War of 1812, Black Hawk War, Mexican-American War, Civil War,...
World War II began with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and the war ended on August 14, 1945, when Japan issued its unconditional surrender. More than 16 million men and women served, including seven men who would go on to the presidency:...
From war to a struggling economy to rapid social changes, presidents must be able to respond to any situation with decisiveness while displaying the leadership demanded by the American people. This presentation looks at six exceptional presidents who rose to the...
The early Cold War from 1945-1970 was arguably the most critical years in America’s history. During this era the nation entered an Atomic Age and Cold War against the Soviet Union; underwent the expanse of consumer society and technology; experienced two wars; dealt...
Landmark Decisions That Changed the Nation’s Course The Supreme Court has played a major role in determining the course of American history with its landmark decisions related to the U.S. Constitution. The Court’s decisions have had a major impact on states’ rights,...
The History of Its Use and Abuse Less than a month after taking office, President Donald Trump issued 60 Executive Orders, affecting immigration, tariffs, government agencies, freedom of speech, and foreign aid, to mention a few. President Trump is not the first...
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