Foreign and Domestic Policy

A president asks congress to declare war against a communist country

The Senate approves a peace treaty proposed by the President

Congress increases taxes to build safer highways in the U.S.

A president sends a diplomat to work on a trade agreement with Japan

The United States declares war on Japan after the attack at Pearl Harbor Naval base

Congress decides to pass a law that gives federal aid to public schools

The president asks Congress to make legislation that will fix the homeless problem in America

The Supreme Court bans segregation in public schools in Brown V. Board of Education

Congress changes the naturalization rules for immigrants wishing to become citizens.

The President signs an executive order modifying emissions standards for power plants burning coal.

Congress passes a law providing tax benefits to companies manufacturing cars using electrical power.

The President accepts an invitation to mediate between China and Japan over ownership of the Senkaku Islands.