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Bush beats Al Gore
George Bush is elected president beating his opponent Al Gore. -
9/11
Terrorists crashed airplanes into the world trade center and the pentagon. -
Great Britain and United states Invade Afghanistan
On October 7, 2001, a U.S.-led coalition begins attacks on Taliban-controlled Afghanistan with an intense bombing campaign by American and British forces. -
Patriot Act
The Act's purpose was to unite and strengthen America by providing appropriate tools to intercept and obstruct Terrorism -
US and allied forced invade Iraq
The Iraq War began on 20 March 2003, when the US, joined by the UK, Australia, and Poland launched a "shock and awe" bombing campaign. Iraqi forces were quickly overwhelmed as coalition forces swept through the country. -
Hurricane Katrina
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated coastal areas of the Gulf Coast states of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, including the city of New Orleans. It was among the greatest of natural disasters to ever strike the United States. -
The Recession
The Great Recession began in December 2007 and ended in June 2009, which makes it the longest recession since World War II. -
Bush Presidency Ends
Bush´s presidency ended on January 20, 2009. Barrack Obama was elected president.