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Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Nelson Mandela
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica's Guide to Black History features Nelson Mandela, a black nationalist and first black president of South Africa (1994-99). His negotiations in the early 1990s with South African Pres. F.W. de Klerk...
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Siteseen: American Historama: Clean Air Act of 1963, 1970 and 1990
Discussion of the three sets of federal programs to establish air quality goals and to impose pollution control.
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Pbs Online News Hour: Election 2000
A collection of audio and text clips of the 2000 presidential election are given at this site from PBS. Most of the clips pertain to the events from the Florida recount.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Operation Desert Storm
A brief overview of Operation Desert Storm, the preceding events, and the outcome.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Enron Scandal
Provides interesting facts and an overview of the Enron Scandal that led to the bankruptcy of the Enron Corporation, an American energy company in 2001.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Hurricane Katrina
Features 36 interesting facts and information on Hurricane Katrina with details on its environmental, social, and economic impact.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Hurricane Katrina Causes
This article contains facts and information about hurricanes and the cause of Hurricane Katrina and its path.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Usa Patriot Act
The USA Patriot Act is an anti-terrorism law allowing federal officials greater authority in tracking and intercepting communications. The acronym 'U.S.A. P.A.T.R.I.O.T.' stands for "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing...
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Siteseen: American Historama: Department of Homeland Security
Read interesting facts and information about the Department of Homeland Security that was formed November 25, 2002, in response to the September 11 attacks to "prevent terrorism and enhance security, secure and manage US borders, enforce...
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Siteseen: Government and Constitution: 27th Amendment
Provides a summary of the 27th Amendment that limits how Congress can increase the payment of members.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Operation Desert Storm
Comprehensive resource features interesting facts, a timeline of dates and events, list of battles, and other information on Operation Desert Storm.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Americans With Disabilities Act
An overview with detailed facts about the provisions of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act that was enacted to protect the civil rights of individuals with disabilities.
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Siteseen: American Historama: 2001 Anthrax Attacks
Interesting facts and a summary of the 2001 Anthrax Attacks when anonymous letters, laced with lethal anthrax spores, began arriving at news media companies and the offices of two Democratic U.S. Senators.
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Siteseen: American Historama: 2002 No Child Left Behind Act
Provides detailed facts and an overview of the No Child Left Behind Act passed January 8, 2002, requiring standardized math and reading tests.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Discover interesting facts and information about the ecological disaster caused by the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
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Siteseen: American Historama: 2008 Financial Crisis
Provides detailed facts and interesting information about the 2008 Financial Crisis (Credit Crunch) that triggered recession and depression across global economies.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Gulf War
Resource describes the Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991) against Iraq led by Saddam Hussein.
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Siteseen: American Historama: War in Afghanistan (2001 2014)
Detailed discussion of the Afghanistan War (2001 - 2014) that was triggered by the September 11 attacks.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Collapse of the Soviet Union
Broad discussion of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
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Childhood
The Washington Post offers a comprehensive photo gallery of George W. Bush, from his childhood years through his presidency.
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Family Album
The Washington Post offers a comprehensive photo gallery of George W. Bush, from his childhood years through his presidency.
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School Days
The Washington Post offers a comprehensive photo gallery of George W. Bush, from his childhood years through his presidency.
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Public Life
The Washington Post offers a comprehensive photo gallery of George W. Bush, from his childhood years through his presidency.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Shadow Lawn
Palatial home built for the president of the F.W. Woolworth Company. After the Depression, it became part of Monmouth College.