Bridging the Past and Present for a Comprehensive Understanding of U.S. History
ProQuest Congressional…where the past meets the present.
ProQuest Congressional is the only site anywhere that offers a comprehensive collection of congressional documents from 1789 to the present. This primary source collection offers students an unparalleled opportunity to understand the present by comparing today’s events and opinions with trends and patterns throughout our nation’s history. Congressional hearings offer a unique perspective on all aspects of U.S. social, economic, and political history by presenting differing views from representatives of all societal sectors, including business, industry, labor, education, health, criminal justice, and government.
Testimony is presented by foreign policy experts, economists, Native Americans, civil rights leaders, public health officials, scientists, farmers, fishermen, environmental advocates, and ordinary citizens. House and Senate publications document the transformation of the U.S. from thirteen colonies into a world power, with primary source content on subjects ranging from war and military incursions to nuclear energy, space exploration, terrorism, and human rights. When examined in conjunction with ProQuest news and archival sources, congressional content can faciliate the ability of even novice researchers to develop critical thinking skills necessary for full participation as citizens and workers in a secure and competitive society of the future.
ProQuest Congressional offers a basic subscription plus optional digital modules that work seamlessly together to provide users with targeted access to a comprehensive web-based collection of historic and current congressional information.
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Using ProQuest Congressional in Research, Teaching and Learning
The Past Informs the Present
ProQuest Congressional enables users to seamlessly explore a spectrum of topics bridging the past and present. Topics touch upon a plethora of information in which Congress has an interest, including public health, law enforcement, civil rights, the Constitution, education, the economy, the environment, foreign relations, and more.
See brochure9/11 Terrorist Attacks and Aftermath: Primary Sources and Research Topic Ideas
Dive into the profound impact of September 11th, 2001 with ProQuest Congressional. Uncover insights into government policy, national security, and the War on Terror through this comprehensive database. With this resource guide, gain a deeper understanding of the far-reaching consequences of this pivotal moment in history.
See Resource GuideDecolonization in Africa and Asia – Resource Guide
This resource guide can act as a starting point for students newly interested in the history of decolonization and continuing efforts to decolonize the world. ProQuest Congressional can help researchers understand how the U.S. government was involved in decolonizing five different countries.
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