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Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
Historical BackgroundThe McCulloch v. Maryland decision in 1819 fanned the flames of controversy over States' rights and national supremacy. By 1824, Chief Justice John Marshall had reached…Bosnia and Herzegovina Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Bosnia and Herzegovina Index: People and Historical Highlights Government and Political Conditions Economy U.S.-Bosnian Relations PEOPLE AND HISTORICAL…Banking in the United States
Here are key moments in the history of U.S. banking 1781 The first U.S. commerical bank is incorporated in Philadelphia, the Bank of North America. 1791 The First Bank of the United…Presidents' Day or Washington's Birthday?
In honor of one (or two) of the greatest presidents. Related Links Presidential Factfile Presidential Gallery First Ladies Gallery First Ladies Quiz Presidential…A Primer on Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions, Domestic Partnerships, and Defense of Marriage Acts
Learn about the differences among same-sex marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships, plus an overview of the Defense of Marriage Act. The controversial topic of gay marriage has become an…Major Independent Agencies
There are several administrative divisions of the government whose job it is to enforce and administer laws and regulations. Because provisions for these agencies were not outlined in the…Janet Yellen
Janet Yellen is an economist who has served as chairman of the Federal Reserve and is President Joseph Biden's Secretary of the Treasury. Janet Yellen is a 1967 graduate of Brown University, and she…2000 Olympic Medalists by Name: G
MEDAL STANDINGS Choose a sport: Archery Badminton Baseball Basketball Beach Volleyball Boxing Canoe/Kayak Cycling Diving Equestrian Fencing Field Hockey Gymnastics…The Supreme Court: Separating Government Powers
Separating Government PowersThe Supreme CourtSeparating Government PowersWho's in Control—the States or the Federal Government?Killing Gun ControlSupporting Family LeaveAccepting…Ronald Reagan (January 26, 1982)
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, distinguished Members of the Congress, honored guests, and fellow citizens: Today marks my first State of the Union address to you, a constitutional duty as old as our…Trending
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