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Guide to New Nations: Central Asia
by David Johnson Kazakhstan "Land of the Kazaks," Kazakhstan declared its sovereignty on October 25, 1990, but became independent on December 16, 1991. Soon after the former Soviet…Guide to New Nations: Former Czechoslovakia
by David Johnson Czech Republic January 1, 1993, Czechoslovakia was split along ethnic lines into two nations, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. With its market economy reforms and…Guide to New Nations: Former Yugoslavia
by David Johnson Slovenia The former Yugoslavian republic of Slovenia declared its independence on June 25, 1991. The Serbian-led Yugoslavian army, briefly attempted to keep…Guide to New Nations: Asia/Pacific
by David Johnson East Timor A Portuguese colony for 400 years, East Timor was invaded by neighboring Indonesia in 1975, nine days after it declared itself an independent nation.…1998 Year in Review - News of the Nation
The Year in Review by Borgna Brunner The year began with rumblings of a presidential sex scandal and ended with the impeachment of the president. Congress consumed itself in vituperative…1999 Year in Review - News of the Nation
Handguns became the issue of the day as the nation grappled with a spate of senseless shootings. by Borgna Brunner Clinton Acquittal | Budget Surplus | Gun Control | Campaign 2000 | Superpower…National Political Conventions Since 1856
The following table lists the opening date and location of the Republican and Democratic national political conventions since 1856. Opening date…Powers of National Government Dangerous to States
Powers of National Government Dangerous to Statesby Robert Yates, a delegate to the 1787 convention from New York, left on July 10, 1787. He became an Antifederalist leader. Under the nome de…2008 News of the Nation - Election 2008
Top events for the nation and the world U.S. Congress Related Links 2008 Year in Review 2008 News of the World 2008 People in the News 2008 Places in the…2008 News of the Nation - Centrist Administration
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