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President George W. Bush- September 11, 2001 Terrorist attack.
President George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States, faces an airborne attack in New York City on September 11, 2001. 2,977 people were killed and the world was changed that day from such a tragic event. 9/11: The Steel of American Resolve
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Micki on the day of 9/11
I can remember this day very well! I was in 3rd grade, as I watched the news live and my mom would end up keeping me home from school. I can remember her panicking and calling my family who live in New York. Thankfully, all of my family was safe. My cousin Tara was supposed to work in one of the twin towers that day and called out of work. I'm so glad she did! -
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War in Afghanistan
"The United States went to Afghanistan in 2001 to wage a necessary war of self-defense. On September 11, 2001, al-Qaeda terrorists attacked our country. They were able to plan and execute such a horrific attack because their Taliban hosts had given them safe haven in Afghanistan." Message to the Force - One Year Since the Conclusion of the Afghanistan War
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ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND ASH-SHAM (ISIS)
"ISIS is a Salafi-jihadist group that has conducted and inspired terrorist attacks worldwide, resulting in thousands killed or injured. Approximately 8,000-16,000 in Iraq and Syria.ISIS uses targeted killings, IED attacks, ambushes, military-style assaults, kidnappings, and suicide attacks in Iraq and Syria. " https://www.dni.gov/nctc/ftos/isis_fto.html -
Micki's Hurricane Katrina response
This hurricane was terrible! Especially since I have family that went through it. My cousins unfortunately lost both their homes and vehicles. Living in florida, I understand the dangers we can possibly go through during hurricane season. -
Hurricane Katrina
"State health departments estimate that Hurricane Katrina caused about 2,000 deaths, most occurring in Louisiana. About 75 percent of the New Orleans metropolitan area was flooded. The storm caused an estimated $80 billion in damage." Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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The iPhone is invented
Steve Job, the CEO of Apple, invented the iphone on June 29, 2007. The touch screen features and picture ability became a huge hit that still trends to many different upgraded versions today. The release of the iphone had people camping out front for days. People even paid others to wait out front for them.This was a huge technology upgrade from previous cellphones. A look back at every iPhone ever | CNN Business
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Micki first iPhone
Apple products have always been my favorite! I started with an ipod, a few versions of that, and finally got to upgrade to an ipad and an iphone! I felt so excited to getting one! To me, I loved all the touch screen features and how it felt like I was carrying a mini ipad around. Apple has improved so much over time.I still continue to use an iphone and I finally got to purchase an imac for school! -
Osama bin Laden
“Justice has been done,” President Barack Obama said in announcing the death of Osama bin Laden in a U.S. military operation in Pakistan, May 1, 2011. The attack ends a manhunt of almost 10 years. Bin Laden and his henchmen planned and executed the 9/11 attacks that killed 3,000 innocent Americans in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania." https://www.defense.gov/multimedia/photos/igphoto/2002009777/ -
Black Lives Matter
"The name Black Lives Matter signals condemnation of the unjust killings of Black people by police (Black people are far more likely to be killed by police in the United States than white people) and the demand that society value the lives and humanity of Black people as much as it values the lives and humanity of white people." Black Lives Matter
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Marriage Equality in The United States
"The Respect for Marriage Act marks the most significant piece of pro-LGBTQ+ legislation enacted by Congress and an unprecedented show of bipartisan support for queer rights, advocates say. " How the Respect for Marriage Act protects same-sex marriage rights, and where it falls short
Sosin
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COVID-19 Pandemic
"Spreading to almost every country, more than 662 million people have contracted the virus worldwide, and 6.7 million have died from it. The first U.S. vaccinations for COVID-19 were administered on December 14, 2020. By early 2023, 101 million cases and more than 1 million deaths from the virus had been reported in the U.S. alone." https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-confirmed-case-of-coronavirus-found-in-us-washington-state -
Micki's COVID-19 experience
The first time I got COVID-19 I was only really sick for two days, but had no taste or smell for two weeks. A few months went by, I became very sick for weeks, ending up in the hospital on breathing treatments. It was very hard to breathe! Like most, COVID-19 changed the world as we know it. Everyday life was different with my daily routines and how we ran clinic at the dental office. It was a very sad time in the world, with how many lives were lost including my aunt Nancy, who was only 54. -
Open boarder
"Numbers arriving at the US's southern border were higher in 2023 than they ever have been, with the asylum backlog meaning more than 2.4 million migrants have entered the country since Mr. Biden took office." What has Joe Biden done during his time as president? Publisher https://news.sky.com/story/what-has-joe-biden-done-during-his-time-as-president-13183321 -
Trump assassination attempt
Former president Donald Trump was rushed off the stage at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after his ear was grazed by a bullet. "Secret Service agents scramble onstage, shielding Trump and yelling, "Get down!" Several more shots are heard. Heavily armed federal law enforcement officials rush onto the stage area."(Scott Neuman & Eric Westervelt) https://www.npr.org/2024/07/19/nx-s1-5041734/trump-shooting-assassination-crooks-bulter-secret-service