1980-2001

By jonathansroller

  • Election of 1980

    Ronald Reagan wins against Jimmy Carter. First time since Herbert Hoover for an incumbent president to be denied second term.

  • US invasion of Grenada

    The United States invaded the island of Grenada in order to restore peace in that area. Ended December 15, 1983

  • Election of 1984

    Ronald Reagan wins against Walter Mondale.

  • Election of 1988

    George H.W. Bush wins against Michael Dukakis

  • Berlin Wall Falls

    After separating East Germany from West Germany for many years, the Berlin Wall falls and the two become one again. Some say it ended the Cold War

  • Election of 1992

    Bill Clinton wins against George H.W Bush

  • Election of 1996

    Bill Clinton defeats Bob Dole in the presidential election

  • A New Millennium

    A new millennium begins and some are concerned about if clocks will change. Called Y2K

  • Election of 2000

    George W. Bush the son of George H.W. Bush wins against Al Gore

  • The Bombing of the Twin Towers

    Terrorists hijack a plane and fly it into the Twin Towers causing thousands of casualties.