A brief look at contemporary American history from the administration of Richard Nixon to Sept. 11, 2001.

Biography of 59th U.S. Secretary of State, Alexander Meigs Haig, Jr., appointed by Ronald Reagan.

An article from 1999 defining "vertical merger" which explains the difference between Clinton's treatment of such mergers as compared to George H.S. Bush and Ronald Reagan in their administrations.

Reassessment of the invasion of Grenada by the United States in 1983. Discusses the island nation before, during, and after the invasion. Leans more progressive.

A concise article on the 1983 U.S. invasion of Grenada. Also, refers to the US Marine barracks bombing in Beirut.

A transcript of National Security Decision Directive 172, issued by Reagan administration staffers in 1985. A formal statement of the administration's Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) two years into SDI's research and development. With...

Learn how Reagan's administration was embroiled in scandal when it came to light that the United States had sold weapons to Iran and funneled the money to Nicaraguan rebels.

Facts and case summary for Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397 (1989). Flag burning constitutes symbolic speech that is protected by the First Amendment.

The city of Pawtucket, R. I., annually erects a Christmas display in a park owned by a nonprofit organization and located in the heart of the city's shopping district. The display includes, in addition to such objects as a Santa Claus...

Overview of the Lynch v. Donnelly Supreme Court case.

This Landmark Supreme Court Cases and the Constitution eLesson focuses on a case involving expressive conduct, and what is for many a deeply cherished symbol of America, the U.S. flag. In a closely divided (5-4) ruling, the Supreme Court...

This article describes the PR maneuvering behind the scenes in the Nicaraguan Revolution.

Good summary of Justice Anthony Kennedy and his accomplishments. Includes a photo and links to other related articles.

Provides links to quotes from Anthony Kennedy on various issues and a profile.

The National Women's Hall of Fame provides a brief biographical sketch of the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

This resource presents a biographical sketch of Anthony Kennedy with a picture and links to information on appointment, family, experience, biographical sketch, after office, literature and case participation.

Biographical sketch of the first woman vice-presidential candidate on a national party ticket in America.

Four Star General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. is remembered for his good service during Watergate and his questionable service during Reagan's administration after his passing in February 2010.

A transcript of National Security Decision Directive 85, issued by the Reagan administration in 1983, which formally declares the administration's intention to pursue the research and development of defensive systems-the Strategic...

This site is a source on the relationship between Carter/the US and Iran. Provides background information on the friendship between the US and Iran, the revolution in Iran, and the Iran hostage crisis that ended Carter's presidency.

An account of the events of the Iranian Hostage Crisis told from the viewpoint of an Iranian family caught up in the revolution.

CNN offers a good timeline covering Iran's history in the last century. Includes lots of information on the Iranian Hostage Crisis.

Learn about what happened during the 1983 bombing of the US embassy in Beirut. Sixty-three people were killed in this attack.

Learn about the 1985 nomination of William Crowe Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the administration of President Ronald Reagan.