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Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States of America. He is one of the most popular presidents in U.S. history because of his humor and the hope he brought to the American people. President Reagan is also known for his then newly developed economic and political ideas.
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On March 30, 1981, Ronald Reagan survived an assassination attempt by a mentally unstable young man, John Hinckley.
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Sandra Day O'connor was the first woman to be elected and serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.
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The Berlin Wall, also known as the “Iron Curtain,” fell on November 9, 1989. Thus, this event symbolized the unification of Germany, uniting both Eastern and Western Germany.
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George W. Bush was the 43rd president of the United States. He served as president from 2001-2009.
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On September 11, 2001 the Twin Towers were hit by two hijacked airplanes.