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Signing of ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was a law that stipulated that those with disabilities could not be discriminated against in any area of public life. This included employment, education, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. -
Confirmation of Clarence Thomas
Nominated by President Bush, Clarence Thomas was to succeed Thurgood Marshall (who had recently announced his retirement) on the Supreme Court. His nomination and confirmation was met with great resistance, for his stances on many major political issues concerned civil and women's rights groups. -
Battle of Mogadishu
The Battle of Mogadishu, or the Day of the Rangers, was a battle between the Somali militia and US Special Forces, and marked the introduction of US forces into Somalia. By doing this, the US hoped to bring humanitarian aid to Somali citizens, who were being slaughtered in droves. -
Signing of NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was an agreement between the US, Canada, and Mexico to create a trade bloc between the three countries. By doing this, they hoped to reduce trading costs, increase business investment, and help North America be more competitive in the global marketplace. -
Million Man March
The Million Man March was a gathering of African American men in called by Louis Farrakhan that took place on the national mall. They gathered in an attempt to change the perception of the black man and to unite in self help and self defense against economic and social ills plaguing the African American community. -
Unabomber Arrest
Theodore John Kaczynski was arrested by FBI agents and accused of being the Unabomber, an elusive terrorist blamed for 16 mail bombs that were planted over an 18-year period. He believed that this was the best way to express his issues with American society, and expressed no remorse. He was sentence amounted to four lifetimes plus 30 years. -
Explosion of TWA Flight 800
TWA 800 was an international flight from New York to Rome that crashed due to a fuel tank explosion. Federal officials initially suspected terrorist involvement, and pieced together the debris in an official investigation. However, it was eventually released that there was no espionage involved. -
Olympic Park Bombing
The Centennial Olympic Park bombing was a domestic terrorist attack that took place during the Atlanta Olympics. The attack killed one and injured 111 others. This was the first of four bombings by Eric Robert Rudolph. -
Beginning of NATO Bombings
The NATO bombing of Yugoslavia was a military operation carried out against Yugoslavian forced during the Kosovo War. By carrying out these air strikes, NATO hoped to force Yugoslavia to withdraw from Kosovo, a small state in Southern Europe. -
Columbine Shooting
The Columbine High School shooting was an act of domestic terrorism, committed by two students celebrating Adolf Hitler's birthday. 12 students and one teacher were killed, and 23 other were injured. This event sparked a national debate about safety in schools.
