U.S. Political History
American political history is both ignominious and uplifting. The American people have witnessed sex scandals and corruption, but also principled leadership and selfless sacrifice. Here, you can learn about the important moments in U.S. political history that, for better or worse, continue to shape our lives today.
The Contract with America was developed by the U.S. Republican Party during the 1994 Congressional election campaign, the first mid-term election of the Clinton Administration. It was signed by all but two incumbent Republican Representatives and all non-incumbent Republican Congressional candidates.
The Olympic games are reknowned as a global event that transcended politics. However, political actions on the part of athletes and nations have colored the quadrennial games. Read on for a brief history, followed by highlights of games marked by politics. The U.S. has played a role in three of those "political" games.
When sex is involved, Americans and the media respond to political entanglements with a Puritanical bent. This article provides an overview of US political sex scandals.
The roots of February as Black History Month rest in "Negro History Week," an initiative of Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
The Emancipation Proclamation consists of two executive orders issued by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. These orders did not end slavery; that happened on 18 December 1865 with the passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
