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Mt. Saint Helen's Eruption
An earthquake followed by the eruption of Mt. St Helen's killed 57 people in Washington. -
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan became the 40th President of the United States. -
Beirut Barracks Bombing
This bombing marked the end of peacekeeping operations in Lebanon. -
Ronald Reagan Reelection
Ronald Reagan won his reelection in 1984 to stay the President of the United States. -
Challenger Crash
Challenger Explosion CNN VideoOn Jan. 28, 1986 the space shuttle Challenger exploded during lift off, killing all on board including school teacher Christa McAuliffe. -
The Tax Reform Act
The Tax Reform Act was made to simplify the tax code and broaden the tax base. It was referred to as "Reagan tax cuts". -
Nuclear Forces Treaty
Agreement between US and USSR. Limits ground intermidiate range nuclear weapons. -
George H.W. Bush
George H.W. Bush was elected the 41st President of the United States. -
The Cold War Ends
George HW Bush declares the Cold War to be over at the Malta Summit. -
USSR Is Dissolved
The Cold War offically ended when the USSR was dissolved. -
27th Amendment
Prohibits changes in Congressial salaries to take effect until after the next election cycle. It was first proposed in 1789. -
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton was elected the 42nd President of the United States. -
NAFTA
NAFTA goes into affect allowing for free trade between the US, Mexico, and Canada. -
Oklahoma City Bombing
The Oklahoma City Bombing was an attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. 168 people were killed including 19 children. -
9/11 Terrorist Attacks
On September 11, 2001 four airplanes were hijacked and two destroyed the twin towers in NYC, one crashed into the Pentagon, and the fourth was crahed in a field in PA after the passenges on board took over the aircraft.
