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1980-2001

By audreycarrots
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    Presidency of Ronald Reagan

  • USSR falls

    USSR falls

    Communism in the USSR finally fell apart after years of disaster and ineffectiveness, and the United States became the leader in almost every area.
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    Presidency of George Bush

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    The Gulf War

    Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein ordered the invasion of Kuwait, and when they failed to leave Kuwait, the United States launched an overwhelming aerial assault on Saddam's forces on January 16, 1991, decimating the Iraqi army.
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    Presidency of Bill Clinton

  • Million Man March

    Million Man March

    One of the largest gatherings in history, people numbering 1 million marched across D.C to promote African American unity and family values.
  • Bill Clinton Scandal

    Bill Clinton Scandal

    Due to a sex scandal between Bill Clinton and Lewinsky, and Republicans in Congress moved to impeach Bill Clinton.
  • 9/11

    9/11

    Militant Islamic hijackers crashed four airliners in New York City, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. Almost 3,000 people were killed on this day, and this event radically changed the perspective on global terrorism. This new concern spawned the creation of the department of Homeland Security.