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Jimmy Carter Presidency
He established a national energy policy that included conservation, price control, and new technology. However, his presidency was brief and unproductive. -
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Unabomber attacks
Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, deployed bombs through the us postal system in packages and killed 3 people and injured 23 more. -
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Ronald Reagan Presidency
He successfully brought the Cold War to a close. He survived an assassination attempt. Arguably one of Americas best presidents -
United States invades Grenada
President Reagan ordered the invasion of Grenada to protect U.S. citizens in the country and used as n excuse to stop the spread in Communism in the Caribbean. -
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George H. W. Bush Presidency
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Hubble Telescope launched
The telescope was launched to explore outer space and capture images and still remains in orbit to this day. -
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Gulf War
Also known as Desert Storm was the build up of troops in Saudi Arabia in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. -
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Bill Clinton Presidency
He signed into law the North American Free Trade Agreement, but failed to pass his plan for national health care reform. Well know for his scandals and lapses in judgement. -
Twin Towers bombing
A terrorist group hijacked multiple flights and crashed planes all around the country targeting highly populated buildings and places. Of these attacks, the twin towers were the most devastating resulting in 2,977 fatalities, over 25,000 injuries.
