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9/11 Attacks
Al-Qaeda hijack four U.S airliners and crash tem into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and a cornfield in Pennsylvania. Caused over 3,000 deaths. -
War on Terrorism Begins
Bush and the U.S, with the help of the British government, begins attacks on Terrorism in the Middle East. In Afghanistan the U.S mainly target groups such as the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. -
Space Shuttle Colombia Explodes
Space Shuttle Colombia Explodes when it tries to enter back into the atmosphere. All seven astronauts died. -
Bush is Re-elected
President George W. Bush is re-elected as president after beating democratic candidate Senator John Kerry. 50.7% popular and 286 in the Electoral College. -
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast of the United States. Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi were completely destroyed and there was an estimated $100 billion in damages. 1,833 people died from the hurricane and people accused the government for "acting too slow"
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First Female Speaker of the U.S House of Representatives
The first female speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives is sworn into office. She is Representative Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco, California. -
Great Recession
Sharp decline in economic activity since the Great Depression. The U.S. housing market went to bust and large amounts of mortgage-backed securities and derivatives lost significant value. Around 7 million jobs were lost. -
BP Oil Spill
BP oil deep water oil rig explodes in the Gulf of Mexico. Destroyed the environment, fishing industries, and tourism. Largest oil spill in USA history. -
Osama Bin Laden is Killed
A U.S Navy Seals team raid a residence in Abbottabad, Pakistan, killing a wanted terrorist of Osama Bin Laden -
War in Iraq is Over
President Obama orders the last combat troops out of the country. He declares the War in Iraq is over -
Gangnam Style
South Korean singer Psy releases the popular Gangnam Style. Over 3.1 Billion views on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0 -
Gay Marriage is Legalized
The U.S. Supreme Court makes same-sex marriages legal in all 50 states in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges. -
Donald Trump is President
Donald Trump, a billionaire businessman from New York, wins the election over Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton. It was an electoral victory of 304 to 227 -
Tension with North Korea
Tightening tension between Kim Jong Un regime/North Korea and much of the world. North Korea is trying to develop a nuclear bomb. Throughout the year they launch tests over the sea of Japan. -
United States Leave Paris Climate Agreement
The United States leave the Paris Climate Agreement. Trump thinks this agreement will "undermine" the U.S's economy -
Disastrous Hurricane Season
Disastrous hurricane season. Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas are causing roughly $125 billion in damage. After came Hurricane Irma hitting Florida and Hurricane Maria hitting Puerto Rico. Combine these two hurricane caused $150 billion in damage.
