modern era library

The 1960s was a period in American history that was marked with conflict and social revolution. Here you can find information about major events that took place in the 1960s and events in the modern era.

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Railroad Test

When you hop on a train, you assume that the wrecks and accidents of the old railroads are a thing of the past. How do engineers determine if a railroad is safe?

Railroads of the 1990s

Railroads of the 1990s explains the history of American railroads through the 1990s. Technological advancements have shaped the railroads of this decade. Learn about the history of railroads of the 1990s.

SALT

SALT, in international diplomacy, the common name for negotiations and treaties between the United States and the Soviet Union intended to limit strategic nuclear weapon strength of each nation.

Shortline Railroads

Shortline railroads were slowly abandoned as truck shipping became more accepted. Fortunately, smaller railroads are causing shortlines to become popular once again. Learn more about the history of shortline railroads.

The Carter Administration

Early in his Presidency, Carter stated that his administration would seek to stay in touch with the American people to avoid future Watergates.

The Clinton Administration

With the end of the Cold War, the United States concentrated its attention on the economy.

The George H.W. Bush Administration

The nation's economy continued to grow in 1989, although at a slightly slower rate than in the preceding five years.

The George W. Bush Administration

On September 11, 2001, members of an Islamic terrorist network called A1 Qaeda hijacked four commercial airliners.

The Nixon-Ford Years

President Nixon began his term of office in 1969 with a pledge to seek peace abroad and tranquility at home.

The Reagan Administration

On the day Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as President, January 20, 1981. the Iranian government released the American hostages, the culmination of months of negotiations.

The Union Pacific Railroad

The Union Pacific railroad almost joined with the Southern Pacific lines in 1909. Unfortunately, the man behind this deal never saw his dream realized. Learn about the Union Pacific railroad in this section.

War Powers Act

War Powers Act, the common name for the War Powers Resolution, which was passed by Congress in 1973 as a check on the President's war powers.

Watergate Affairs

Watergate Affair, a scandal during the administration of President Richard M. Nixon, considered the most far-reaching political scandal in American history.