Published annually since 1972, Historic Documents provides an unparalleled collection of primary sources that chronicle the most significant events of each year in the United States and around the world. Each edition features 60 to 70 original background narratives and more than 100 primary source documentsāincluding official reports, speeches, legislation, court decisions, testimony, and more. Known for its exceptional editorial quality, the series offers expertly written context for each document, making primary source research accessible and meaningful. Organized chronologically, the volume covers key developments across a wide range of areas including politics, the economy, labor, international affairs, rights and justice, health, science, environment, and national security. A comprehensive introductory essay situates the year's events, while full-source citations, a detailed thematic table of contents, and cross-references to the past decade of volumes enhance usability for researchers, educators, and students alike.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Publisher Note
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Acknowledgements
- Sidebar List
- How to Use This Book
- Overview of 2024
- United States and United Kingdom Launch Airstrikes Against Houthis in Yemen January 3, January 11, and February 3, 2024
- Ohio Lawmakers Override Gubernatorial Veto and Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors January 5, January 26, and April 24, 2024
- House Committee Opens Impeachment Proceedings Against DHS Secretary January 10 and February 13, 2024
- SEC Approves First Bitcoin ETPs January 10, 2024
- ICJ Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide in Gaza; United Nations Comments on Humanitarian Crisis January 16 and January 26, 2024
- North Korea Announces End of Reunification Goal with South Korea January 16 and August 15, 2024
- Texas Bars Federal Agents from Border, Supreme Court Intervenes January 22 and January 24, 2024
- President Biden Speaks on Bipartisan Border Bill February 4 and May 23, 2024
- United States and United Nations Comment on Israeli Settlements on Palestinian Territory February 23 and July 22, 2024
- War in Ukraine Enters Third Year February 24 and October 16, 2024
- Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos Are Legal Children February 16 and February 22, 2024
- Supreme Court Allows Trump to Remain on Primary Ballot March 4, 2024
- State of the Union Address and Republican Response March 7, 2024
- Sweden Becomes Thirty-Second NATO Member State March 7 and March 11, 2024
- Putin Reelected Russian President March 21, 2024
- United Nations and United States Struggle to Deliver Aid to Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens April 3, May 7, May 8, and May 24, 2024
- Arizona Court Upholds, Legislature Repeals Near-Total Abortion Ban April 9 and May 2, 2024
- Congress Approves Foreign Aid Package and TikTok Ban April 24, 2024
- President Biden and United Nations Respond to Protests on College Campuses May 2, May 10, and July 25, 2024
- Supreme Court Approves South Carolinaās Redrawn Congressional Map May 23, 2024
- Trump Convicted in New York Business Records Case May 30, 2024
- Supreme Court Issues Two Abortion Rulings June 13 and June 27, 2024
- Supreme Court Lifts Ban on Bump Stocks June 14, 2024
- Russian and North Korean Leaders Sign Partnership Agreement June 19 and June 20, 2024
- Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gun Ownership for Individuals Under Domestic Violence Restraining Orders June 21, 2024
- Julian Assange Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Obtain and Disclose Classified Materials June 25, 2024
- Supreme Court Addresses Social Media Issues June 26 and July 1, 2024
- Supreme Court Blocks EPA Air Pollution Regulation June 27, 2024
- Supreme Court Limits January 6 Prosecutions June 28, 2024
- Supreme Court Overturns Long-Standing Chevron Doctrine June 28, 2024
- Supreme Court Upholds Oregon Ban on Homeless Individuals Sleeping Outdoors June 28, 2024
- Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Presidential Immunity July 1, 2024
- United Nations and United States React to Humanitarian Crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo July 2, August 7, and September 30, 2024
- Starmer Takes Over as UK Prime Minister After Labour Partyās Landslide Victory July 5 and July 17, 2024
- Netanyahu Addresses Joint Session of Congress; United Nations Raises Alarm on Widespread Famine in Gaza July 9 and July 24, 2024
- Judge Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case July 15, 2024
- European Parliament President Comments on Division; German Chancellor Calls Snap Election July 16 and November 13, 2024
- US Interior Department Releases Report on Native American Boarding School Program July 17, 2024
- Biden Drops Out of US Presidential Race July 24, 2024
- Boeing Agrees to Plead Guilty to Charge Stemming from 737 MAX Crashes July 24, 2024
- IOC President Opens and Closes Olympics in Paris July 26 and August 11, 2024
- UN and US Officials Assess Outcome of Venezuelaās Election August 1, August 9, and September 20, 2024
- Federal Judge Rules That Google Search Business Is an Illegal Monopoly August 5, 2024
- United Nations Remarks on Human Rights Situation in Bangladesh Following Student-Led Protests August 5 and August 16, 2024
- US Officials Warn of Iranian Interference in US Election August 19, September 18, and September 27, 2024
- United Nations Responds to Talibanās New Morality Laws August 28 and September 18, 2024
- Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by Half Percent September 18 and September 19, 2024
- UN Comments on World Meteorological Organizationās Climate Change Report September 18, 2024
- US and Israeli Leaders Remark on Escalation of IsraelāHezbollah Conflict September 23, September 28, and October 14, 2024
- World Leaders Discuss Ongoing Wars at UN General Assembly September 24, September 25, and September 26, 2024
- NYC Mayor Indicted on Campaign Finance and Bribery Charges September 26, 2024
- European Leaders Express Concern About Political Crisis in Georgia October 9, November 28, and December 31, 2024
- Egypt Declared Free of Malaria After 100-Year Effort October 20, 2024
- World Leaders Respond as North Korean Troops Support Russiaās War in Ukraine October 21, October 23, October 31, and November 5, 2024
- President Biden Remarks on Trumpās Election Victory November 7, 2024
- Voters Consider Abortion, Marijuana, and Election Referenda November 7 and December 17, 2024
- Japan Holds Parliamentary Elections amid Corruption Scandal November 11 and November 29, 2024
- Russia Vetoes UN Sudan Ceasefire Resolution November 18 and November 26, 2024
- United Nations Condemns Gang Violence and Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti November 20 and December 23, 2024
- ICC Issues Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu November 21 and November 27, 2024
- COP29 Ends with Climate Finance Compromise November 23, 2024
- Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Truce November 26, 2024
- Australia Becomes First Country to Ban Children Under 16 Years from Social Media November 29, 2024
- Namibia Elects First Woman President November 29 and December 31, 2024
- Biden Pardons Son and Death Row Inmates December 1 and December 12, 2024
- South Korean President Declares and Rescinds Martial Law December 4, December 18, and December 27, 2024
- Assad Regime Falls in Syria December 8, December 9, and December 12, 2024
- Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Japanese AntiāNuclear Weapon Activists December 10, 2024
- Index
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