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Bridging the Chasm
Between the Frontier of Scholarship and What's in the Classroom
for a More Educated Union

The most comprehensive general history of American political thought & practice.
The Compendium is Tarpeia's online repository of thousands of primary source documents from 1492-today. Pick a chapter to view documents.

Colonial Era 1492-1763

Revolutionary Era 1763-1784

Founding Era 1784-1817

Antebellum Era 1817-1849

Emancipation Era 1849-1885

Progressive Era 1885-1913

World Wars Era 1913-1945

Cold War Era 1945-1989

Modern Era 1989-Today

A primary site for primary sources, comprising thousands of historical documents.
The Curriculum is Tarpeia's online courses covering American political history. Pick a course to enroll in.
FYI all of the courses are still under development.

History gives context to civics and civics gives purpose to history.

Engaging Americans in thoughtful contemplation & conversation of our shared past.
Signing of the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, and President Johnson's speech 7⧸1⧸68


Signing of the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, and President Johnson's speech 7⧸1⧸68

Reagan's Address on Deficit Reduction

Nixon's "Checkers Speech"

Declaration of Independence (July 4th, 1776 - 2025)
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