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2020s in United States history is a narrative summary of major historical events and issues in the United States from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2029. The first part is divided chronologically by Congressional sessions and the second part highlights major issues that span several years or even the entire decade.
Contemporary history, in English-language historiography, is a subset of modern history that describes the historical period from about 1945 to the present. [1] In the social sciences, contemporary history is also continuous with, and related to, the rise of postmodernity .
This list of global issues presents problems or phenomena affecting people around the world, including but not limited to widespread social issues, economic issues, and environmental issues. Organizations that maintain or have published an official list of global issues include the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum.
With the U.S. government on the verge of a partial shutdown, a timeline of more than 20 closures since 1976.
Jeremy Ney, American Inequality. COVID-19 is the most obvious and convenient culprit, both for the absolute decline in life expectancy and the divergence between the experiences of the U.S. and ...
Jane Addams was an American settlement activist, reformer, social worker, [63] [64] sociologist, [65] public administrator [66] [67] and author. She was a notable figure in the history of social work and women's suffrage in the United States and an advocate of world peace. [68] She co-founded Chicago's Hull House, one of America's most famous ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 16 January 2025. "American history" redirects here. For the history of the continents, see History of the Americas. Further information: Economic history of the United States Current territories of the United States after the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands was given independence in 1994 This ...
Many changes won’t wait another four years until voters have another chance to elect a modern president. The liabilities of old age were evident in President Biden as the 2024 election approached.