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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was created on November 25, 2002, with the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to provide better protection to US citizens following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The federal government was reorganized to better face the enemy through formation of the DHS and the Patriot Act. -
Election of 2000
In the election of 2000, Republican Texas Governor, George W Bush was elected the 41st president of the United States. What made this election so notable was the close call in the electoral college votes. Both candidates needed one more state to win, that state was Florida. Florida was the last state to get their votes in and was the state that determined who won. Ultimately, George W. Bush won the election with a favoring win of 271 to 266. (Kruse and Zelizer, 241) -
9/11
9/11 shaped the trajectory of our country forever. During this time, George W Bush was president. This terrorist attack was the result of 4 hijacked passenger planes in the US targeting multiple landmarks that represent the United States. These were the Twin Towers, The Pentagon, and a third location that was dodged. Unfortunately , there were many casualties from this event. Our country united to make our country safer, and remember those lives lost. (Kruse and Zelizer, 249) -
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) was a military operation. This organization was launched by the United States and its allies in Afghanistan due as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The goal of this organization was to ultimately dismantle al-Qaeda, who was responsible for the attack. By December 2001, the Taliban had been overthrown. 255 -
US Patriot Act
The US Patriot Act is a U.S. federal law passed in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Its target was to enhance national security by providing law enforcement and intelligence agencies with ways to investigate and prevent terrorism. The law was passed this day by Congress in the House by a majority vote of 357 to 66 and then by the Senate by 98 to 1. (257) -
Homeland Security Act of 2002
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Midterms
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Election of 2004
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Partial Birth Abortion Ban
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Unborn Victims of Violent Act
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