1980-2001

By mckenzie6130

  • Ronald Reagan Inaugurated

    Ronald Reagan is inaugurated as 40th president.

  • First Supreme Court Woman

    Sandra Day O' Connor is sworn in as the first woman in Supreme Court Justice.

  • Challenger Explodes

    The Challenger Space Shuttle explodes killing all seven cabin members.

  • George H.W Bush Inaugurated

    George H.W Bush is inaugurated as the 41st president.
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    Persian Gulf War

    Armed campaign waged by United States in response to Iraqi invasion and annexation of Kuwait.

  • End of Cold War

    The iron curtain lifted and the Cold War ended.

  • Bill Clinton Inaugurated

    Bill Clinton is inaugurated as the 42nd president.

  • Historic Trade Agreement

    United States and China sign the historic trade agreement.

  • Bush Barely Wins

    Bush formally accepts presidency, having barely won.

  • 9/11 Attack

    Two hijacked jetliners crash into twin towers of the world trade center in the worst terrorist attack in history on United States.