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Description: Search or browse by year or topic the Congressional Quarterly Historic Document Series containing more than 2,500 primary sources covering events around the world. Documents range from presidential speeches, international agreements, and Supreme Court decisions to U.S. governmental reports, scientific findings, and cultural discussions. CQ provides analysis of the actual document, with summaries of the history, issues, personalities, and controversies surrounding the events leading to the document's drafting. Topics include:

  • Business, the Economy, and Work
  • Defense, Security, and Military Affairs
  • Energy, Environment, Transportation, Science, and Technology
  • Government and Politics
  • Health Care, Social Services, Housing, and Education
  • International Affairs
  • Media, Culture, and Life in America
  • Rights, Responsibilities, and Criminal Justice
Related historical documents sites:
  • 100 Milestone Documents
  • The History of Social Security (U.S. Social Security Administration)
  • Supreme Court decisions, 1937-1975
  • U. S. Senate Historical Office Historical Information


List of LC holdings for other titles from Congressional Quarterly, Inc.

Coverage: 1972 to present

Subject(s)
Business, Economics & Industry
History, Genealogy & Archives
Law
Military Science & National Security
Politics & Government
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