Historic documents of 2024 / Heather Kerrigan, editor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kerrigan, Heather.

Contributor:

Kerrigan, Heather, editor.

Series:

Historic Documents Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World politics--21st century.

World politics.

Two thousand twenty-four, A.D.

United States--History--1969-.

United States.

United States--Politics and government--2021-.

Genre:

Primary sources

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xlvi, 765 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, California : CQ Press, [2026]

Summary:

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 documents - including 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.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Thematic Table of Contents

List of Document Sources

Preface

How to Use This Book

Overview of 2024

Domestic Affairs

Presidential Election

Abortion Remains Major Political Issue

Courts Consider Trump Indictments

Congress Bans TikTok

Supreme Court Decisions

Foreign Affairs

War in Ukraine

Israel-Hamas War

Elections in Europe

Humanitarian Crises Span Globe

Syrian Government Falls

January

United States and United Kingdom Launch Airstrikes Against Houthis in Yemen

Houthis Launch Retaliatory Strikes

United States Calls on Houthis, Iran to Stop Attacks

US, UK, and Allies Launch Coordinated Strikes

Allies Respond to Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea

United States, United Kingdom Announce Retaliatory Airstrikes Against Houthis in Yemen

Allies Remark on Additional Strikes in Yemen

Other Historic Documents of Interest

From This Volume

From Previous Historic Documents

Ohio Lawmakers Override Gubernatorial Veto and Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

Governor DeWine Vetoes Gender-Affirming Care Ban

Legislature Overrides Veto

ACLU of Ohio Challenges New Ohio Law

Ohio Governor Issues Executive Order Banning Gender-Affirming Surgery for Minors

Republican Ohio Senator Discusses Veto Override

Ohio Enacts Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

AN ACT

House Committee Opens Impeachment Proceedings Against DHS Secretary

Republicans Open Impeachment Proceedings Against Mayorkas

Full House Twice Considers Articles of Impeachment

Montana Attorney General Testifies Before House Committee

Professor Testifies on Constitutional Standards for Impeachment

Introduction

Constitutional Standards for Impeachment.

"High Crimes &amp

Misdemeanors" and Policy Disputes

Other Grounds for Impeachment?

Alleged Violations of Immigration Law as Grounds for Impeachment

There is, at least at present, no constitutional case for impeaching Secretary Mayorkas

House Passes Articles of Impeachment Against Mayorkas

Article I: Willful and Systemic Refusal to Comply With the law

Article II: Breach of Public Trust

SEC Approves First Bitcoin ETPs

Early Investing in Cryptocurrency

SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETPs

Spot Bitcoin Trading Begins

SEC Announces First Bitcoin ETPs Available for Trading

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

I Introduction

II Discussion and Commission Findings

A Exchange Act Section 6(b)(5)

B Exchange Act Section 11A(a)(1)(C)(iii)

C Other Comments Related to Bitcoin ETPs

III Accelerated Approval of the Proposals

IV Conclusion

SEC Chair Explains Bitcoin ETP Decision

ICJ Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide in Gaza

United Nations Comments on Humanitarian Crisis

Israeli War in Gaza Enters Fourth Month as Civilian Devastation Mounts

United Nations Raises Alarm About Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

International Court Orders Israel to Prevent Genocide in Gaza

Israel Shows Little Sign of Ending Hostilities

VI Conclusion and Measures to Be Adopted

North Korea Announces End of Reunification Goal with South Korea

Kim Ends Prospect of Reunification.

North Korea Begins Dismantling Symbols of Reunification, Declaration Dropped

Yoon Outlines Steps Toward Reunification

North Korean Leader Ends Goal of Reunification with South Korea

South Korean President Outlines Plan for Unification

Texas Bars Federal Agents from Border, Supreme Court Intervenes

Texas Responds to Immigration Challenges

Park Access Adds to Ongoing Fight

Supreme Court Order Gives Border Patrol Agents Access to US-Mexico Border in Texas

Texas Governor Declares Invasion at US-Mexico Border

February

President Biden Speaks on Bipartisan Border Bill

Bipartisan Group Negotiates Border Bill

Republican, Democratic Support Wavers

Senate Fails to Advance Border Measure

President Biden Discusses Bipartisan Border Security Bill

President Biden Expresses Disappointment at Failure of Bipartisan Border Bill

United States and United Nations Comment on Israeli Settlements on Palestinian Territory

Blinken Comments on Israeli's Expansion in the West Bank

Landmark Decision from UN's Top Court Finds Israeli Occupation Illegal

Secretary of State Blinken on Israeli Settlement Expansion

UN OHCHR Welcomes ICJ Opinion on Illegal Israeli Occupation of Palestinian Territory

War in Ukraine Enters Third Year

Ukraine Recognizes War's Second Year

Ukrainian Allies Push for Aid

Ukraine Enters Russian Territory

Various Nations Outline Possible Peace Plans.

Zelenskyy Remarks on Second Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian President Outlines Plan to End War

The First Point is an Invitation to NATO. Right Now.

The Second Point is Defense.

The Third Point of the Victory Plan is a Point Called Deterrence.

Point Four - Strategic Economic Potential.

And The Fifth Point. The Fifth Point Is Designed For The Post-War Period.

Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos Are Legal Children

Three Families File Wrongful Death Suits over Destroyed Embryos

Alabama Supreme Court Rules That "Extrauterine Children" Are Legal Children

Impact of the Decision in a Presidential Election Year

Alabama Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Embryos

Analysis

A Wrongful-Death Claims

1 The Text of the Wrongful Death of a Minor Act Applies to All Children, Without Exception

2 This Court's Precedents Do Not Compel Creation of an Unwritten Exception for Extrauterine Children

3 The Defendants' Public-Policy Concerns Cannot Override Statutory Text

Conclusion

President Biden Comments on Alabama Court Ruling

March

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Remain on Primary Ballot

States Move to Block Trump from Primary Ballot

Court Ruling Keeps Trump on Ballot

Supreme Court Rules in Colorado Primary Ballot Case

State of the Union Address and Republican Response

Biden Addresses Threats to Democracy at Home and Abroad

Key Presidential Campaign Issues Color Speech

Republican Senator Britt Delivers Response

President Biden Delivers the State of the Union Address.

Alabama Senator Delivers Republican Response to the State of the Union

Sweden Becomes Thirty-Second NATO Member State

Sweden's Two-Year Path to NATO

United States, NATO Welcome Sweden's Membership

Sweden's Accession Strengthens NATO Defenses

Secretary of State Blinken Accepts Sweden's Instruments of Accession to NATO

Sweden's Prime Minister Comments on Becoming a NATO Member State

NATO Secretary-General Welcomes Sweden's Membership

Putin Reelected Russian President

Putin Declares Victory in Russia

Navalny Dies in Arctic Circle Prison

Putin Delivers Remarks After Reelection

April

United Nations and United States Struggle to Deliver Aid to Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Israeli Airstrike Kills Aid Workers, Highlights Growing Humanitarian Crisis

UN Secretary-General Calls for Peace Amid Rafah Offensive

Maritime Corridor Opens

Aid Delivery in Gaza Temporarily Halted

'Chilling effect'

A 'Horrific' Incident: WHO Chief

Al-Shifa Hospital

Expert condemnation

UN Secretary-General Calls for Peace in Middle East

UN Aid Group Warns of Difficulty Moving Aid into Gaza

Forced to evacuate

Gaza 'has no future'

Guterres concern

USAID Provides Update on Bringing Aid into Gaza

Arizona Court Upholds, Legislature Repeals Near-Total Abortion Ban

Arizona's Conflicting Abortion Laws Face Challenges

Arizona Court Upholds Near-Total Abortion Ban

Legislature Repeals 1864 Abortion Ban.

Arizona Voters Enshrine Right to Abortion.

Notes:

Includes index.

"Sage reference."

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-0719-6394-5

1-0719-6393-7

9781071963937

9781071963951

OCLC:

1570413329