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1990's US History Timeline
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Operation Just Case
The United States invasion of Panama, happened during Geroge H. W. Bush government, resulting in the deposing of the Panamanian leader, general, and dictator Manuel Noriega. President-elect Guillermo Endara sworn into office, and the Panamanian Defense Force dissolved. -
ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities, guaranteeing equal opportunities for individiuals with any kind of disabillity. -
Rodney King
One of the most famous riots on US history. Rodney King was beaten by 4 police officers, who later stood trial. -
Blackhawk Down
The battle for Mogadishu between American Air Force against the Somallian Army. It was planned with poor intelligence and bad strategic decisions. -
NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is an agreemtent between United States, Mexico and Canada that sets rules for trades and investments. -
Olympic Park Bombing
The bombing was a terrorist bomb attack on the Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, during the summer olympics of 1996. 111 injuried people and 1 life taken. -
James Byrd
James Byrd, Jr. was a African-American who was beaten, urinated and murdered by three white supremacist in Texas. -
Matthew Sheppard
Matthew Wayne Sheppard was American student who was beaten and tortured by two racist men in Wyoming. The student died 6 days after the incident and the reason why he was target was his sexual option, Sheppard was gay. -
Bombing in Yugoslavia
NATO's millitary operation agains Federal Republic of Yugoslavia during the Kosovo War. The operation was authorized by the United Nations. 2.300 missiles lunched and 14.000 bombs. Result: Over 2.000 civilians killed and 40.000 homes destroyed. -
Columbia Massacre
A huge school shooting including 99 explosive devices and car-bombs. Two students murder 12 students and 1 teacher and a total of 24 injuried people. The reasons were not sure identified.
