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1980-2001

By katelobpries

  • Election of 1980

    Republican Ronald Reagan is elected President of the United States of America.

  • Grenada Invasion

    The U.S. invades Grenada due to a threat that was recognized to the U.S. Government, U.S. forces invaded the island in order to ensure their safety and the Grenada government was overthrown a week later.

  • Election of 1988

    Republican George H.W. Bush is elected President of the United States of America.

  • Gulf War

    Also known as Operation Desert Shield, the Gulf war was the successful U.S. response to Iraq's attempt of invading the neighboring country Kuwait.

  • Bill Clinton Impeached

    During his 2nd term of serving as President of the United States, Clinton was impeached due to charges of perjury and obstruction of justice, charges that all started with accusations of sexual harassment by Clinton.

  • Election of 2000

    Republican George W. Bush is elected for President of the United States of America.

  • 9/11 Attacks

    The World Trade Center and the Pentagon were attacked by foreign terrorists, many lives were lost and it is still a day of great sorrow for Americans today.

  • Operation Enduring Freedom

    Due to the devastating 9/11 attacks, Operation Enduring Freedom (OPF) involved President George W. Bush announcing that airstrikes were now targeting Al Qaeda and Taliban.