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Modern Era, 1917 to present

The state’s Modern Era has been one of continued growth and change. Following the nation’s greatest economic collapse public works projects of the New Deal brought history to life, working to protect a number of historic places around the state. Beginning in 1941, the state’s agricultural and manufacturing sectors and the sacrifices of citizen-soldiers played an important role in making possible the United States’ move to center of the world stage.