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September 11 Terroist Actacks
On September 11, 2001, members of a terrorist group called al-Qaeda hijacked, or took over, four airplanes in the United States. The terrorists flew two of the planes into the World Trade Center in New York City.
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Bush Ground Zero Speech
The ground zero speech was given on September 14th of 2001 by George W Bush in response to the terrorist attack of September 11th 2001 which devastated the nation. "I want you all to know that American today, American today is on bended knee, in prayer for the people whose lives were lost here, for the workers who work here, for the families who mourn." - George W Bush, September 14th 2001
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War with Afganistan
October 7th 2001 is the day that the war with Afghanistan began. also known as the war on terror. This was an action taken against the terrorist attack of September 11th 2001 on New York and Washington D.C.
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No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act authorizes several federal education programs that are administered by the states. The law is a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Under the 2002 law, states are required to test students in reading and math in grades 3–8 and once in high school.
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US Congress authorizes the declaration of war with Iraq
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Space Shuttle Columbia self-destructs
The orbiter had suffered critical damage during its launch on January 16th, when foam from the fuel tank's insulation fell off and hit Columbia's left wing, tearing a hole in it.During re-entry, the hole in a heat-resistant reinforced carbon carbon panel on Columbia's left wing leading edge allowed super-hot atmospheric gases into the orbiter's wing, leading to its destruction. Link text -
Bush-National Address-Declare war on Iraq
George Bush's address to the people to explain the war in Iraq. He justified the declaration because of Saddam Hussein's actions. He also rallied the people through America's firm belief in freedom. -
Operation Red Dawn
Operation Red Dawn was an American military operation conducted on 13 December 2003. It led to the capture of Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. It was named after the movie Red Dawn. -
Saddam Hussein found guilty
Saddam Hussein was tried by the US and then sentenced to death. Amnesty International stated that the trial was "unfair," and Human Rights Watch judged that Saddam's execution "follows a flawed trial and marks a significant step away from the rule of law in Iraq. -
9/11 Commission report
The official report of the events leading up to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It detailed the events leading up to and events on September 1. -
Wins relection
Bush ran for a second term successfully in the 2004 election. He had no challengers in the republican party. He also ran against John Kerry. -
Hurricane Katrina
A 2005 hurricane that ravaged the gulf of mexico coastline. It caused over 100 billion dollars in damages. The hurricane also killed 1,245 people. -
Chief Justice Roberts - Supreme Court
Conservative justice nominated by President George W. Bush after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. He has served since 2005. -
Former President G. Ford Dies
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Democratic Party Controls House and Senate
In Bush's second term congressional elections shifted the balance of republican power placing democrats in control of both the house and senate. Prior to this Republicans controlled both houses. -
New Troops in Iraq
President George W. Bush's 2007 increase in the number of American troops in order to provide security to Baghdad and Al Anbar Province. This was highly controvertial -
Obama Elected
Obama elected in 2008 election. Gave democrats power of the presidency. Succeed George Bush.
