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2000s

By ethan0990

  • Election of 2000

    Election of 2000
    The United States presidential election of 2000 was a contest between Republican candidate George W. Bush, then-governor of Texas and son of former president George H. W. Bush (1989–1993), and Democratic candidate Al Gore, then-Vice President.

  • PATRIOT Act of 2001

    PATRIOT Act of 2001
    The USA PATRIOT Act (commonly known as the "Patriot Act") is an Act of the U.S. Congress that was signed into law by President George W. Bush on October 26, 2001. ... In response to the September 11 attacks and the 2001 anthrax attacks, Congress swiftly passed legislation to strengthen national security.

  • September 11,2001

    September 11,2001
    On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the United States.

  • Election of 2008

    Election of 2008
    2008 Presidential Election. The 56th quadrennial United States presidential election was held on November 4, 2008. Outgoing Republican President George W. Bush's policies and actions and the American public's desire for change were key issues throughout the campaign. ... Obama received 365 electoral votes, and McCain 173.