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History of New York State
After 1900
« Before 1900
This synopsis is adapted from a brief history previously printed
in the Legislative Manual.
United Nations
The international character of New York City, the principal port
for overseas commerce, and later for transcontinental and
international airways, has been further enhanced by becoming the
home of the United Nations, capital of the free world. Here the
people of all nations and races come to discuss and try to solve the
world's problems in a free and democratic climate.
New York Stock Exchange
As one of the wealthiest states, New York made tremendous strides
in industry and commerce. The New York Stock Exchange, founded in
1792, has become the center of world finance. Diversified and rich
natural resources, together with unmatched facilities for transport,
produced a phenomenal growth in manufacture and industry. Research
and inventive genius have been extensive, especially in the field of
electronics, power and the peaceful and productive use of atomic
energy.
Center for Art, Music, and Literature
New York City also became a leading national center for art,
music and literature, as exemplified by the Metropolitan Museum of
Art, The Metropolitan Opera Company, and large publishing houses.
National Leaders
The state has supplied more than its share of national leaders,
beginning with Alexander Hamilton, the first secretary of the
treasury; and John Jay, the first chief justice. Aaron Burr and
George Clinton served as vice presidents. Martin Van Buren, Chester
A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland went from New York politics to the
presidency. In the 1900s, Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin D.
Roosevelt achieved the presidency; and Nelson Rockefeller served as
vice president. Governors Charles E. Hughes, Alfred E. Smith and
Thomas E. Dewey all were candidates for the presidency.
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