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Ronald Reagan Becomes President
Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as the 40th president of the United States. He spent great efforts trying to decrease the federal deficit. -
Immigration Reform and Control Act
This made it illegal to knowingly employ an undocumented immigrant and discouraged illegal immigrants. -
Berlin Wall Destroyed
The people of Germany tore down the Berlin wall, bringing the Cold War to its end and displaying freedom and peace to the world, -
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Gulf War
After being warned by the U.S., Iraq invaded Kuwait because of oil debate, but the U.S. had a swift victory. -
Cold War Ends
With rapid changes in their economy and government, the USSR collapsed and dissolved, officially marking the end of the Cold War. -
Bush Becomes President
George W. Bush, son of former President George H.W. Bush, was inaugurated as the 43rd U.S. president, He succeeded Bill Clinton. -
9/11
The September 11 attacks occurred when terrorist suicide pilots crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and the Pentagon. -
Patriot Act
Implemented by George W. Bush, the Patriot Act allowed the government to monitor American citizens closer to prevent terrorist attacks.