LibGuides: American History: 21st Century

Credo Reference

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Presidents

George W. Bush (1946 - ): Topic Page
43rd president of the United States (2001–2009)
Barack Obama (1961 - ): Topic Page
44th president of the United States (2009-2017).
Donald Trump (1946 - ): Topic Page
45th president of the United States (2017 - present)

Notable Figures

Condoleeza Rice (1954 - ): Topic Page
US politician, national security advisor 2001-04 and secretary of state 2005-09
Al Gore, Jr. (1948 - ): Topic Page
US Democratic politician and environmentalist, vice-president 1993-2001.

Events

War on Terror: Topic Page
US-led international campaign against terrorist organizations, declared in response to the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, DC, on September 11th, 2001 that killed around 3,000 people.
Recession: Topic Page
In economics, phase of the business cycle associated with a declining economy; Its manifestations are rising unemployment, contracting business activity, and decreasing purchasing power of consumers. Government policy, such as cuts in government spending or taxes, may be used to stimulate and expand the economy during a recession. If a recession is not checked, it can degenerate into a depression.

Movements and Issues

Gay Rights Movement: Topic Page
A movement to secure civil rights for homosexuals and lesbians.
Disarmament: Topic Page
Reduction of a country's weapons of war.