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1990-present
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The Gulf War is waged
War waged in the Middle East, by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from thirty-four nations, led by the U.S. and United Kingdom, against Iraq. -
Cold War ends
The USSR dissolves and the Cold War ends as communism is swept away for new rule. -
27th Amendment
prohibiting changes to Congress members' salaries from taking effect until after an election of representatives. -
Lewinsky scandal
President Clinton is accused of having a sexual relationship with 22-year-old White House intern. Led to ruin his presidencey and even force Congress to ask for impeachment. -
George Walker Bush inaugurated
The 43rd President of the United States. Second Bush to take the presidency. His father came a term before him, before Clinton. -
9/11
Terrorist attacks on the orld Trade Center that begun Bush's War on Terrorism. Remebered with greif to this day in American history. -
No Child Left Behind Act
Educational Reform put in place by George W. Bush. Guarenteed benefits such as highly educated teachers, research-based curriculum and a safe learning area. -
Operation Iraqi Freedom
The United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Poland invades Iraq marking the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom. -
Saddam Hussein is captured
U.S. special forces are responsible. Major point in the Iraqi War, was hung after capture. War tensions lessen. -
Barrack Obama sworn in as first black US President
Barack Hussein Obama II is inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States. He is also the first African-American to hold the office. -
President Barack Obama Stays as president
Re-elected over Republican candidate Mitt Romney in the presidential election.
