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Clinton-Lewinski Scandal
Bill Clinton was found to be having a sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky. During the deposition, Clinton famously said "I did not have sexual relations that woman." As it turns out, he was lying through his teeth and this would lead to his impeachment which ended in acquittal. (Kruse and Zelizer, 226) -
George W. Bush Sworn In
After winning the 2000 election by dumb luck, George W. Bush is sworn in on this day. His presidency would be marked with disasters and the beginning of a global strike on terror. -
9/11 Attacks
19 hijackers crashed 2 planes into the WTC in NY, one crashed into the Pentagon, and one crashed into a field in Pennsylvania (not intended target, real target is unknown for obvious reasons). 2977 people lost their lives and the attacks were a pretense to begin the War on Terror. -
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War in Afghanistan
After the 9/11 attacks, the Bush administration got to work drafting an invasion of Afghanistan. Afghanistan housed al-Qaeda, the masterminds of the 9/11 attacks. On October 7th, 2001, US forces invaded. And there we stayed for 20 years. Surely all that time spent there was worth our precious tax dollars. (Kruse and Zelizer, 254) -
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Hurricane Katrina
A massive hurricane wrecked many southern states with many left homeless. A disaster this size required immediate action and huge government support. However, this didn't happen. It would be a stain upon George W. Bush's administration. -
iPhone releases
A huge technological breakthrough in tech is released. Marketed as 3 devices in one, the iPhone had a glorious 320p resolution, 4 - 8GB of storage, and for the price of $499 - $599 depending on your storage options. This would lay the foundation for the rest of the iPhone series. -
2008 Financial Crisis
Some bankers on wall street decided it would be a funny idea to commit severe financial fraud by giving people who definitely could not pay back mortgages a mortgage. These bad mortgages would be put into bonds that should not fail because who doesn't pay their mortgage. Surprise, surprise, the people who couldn't pay their mortgage didn't pay their mortgage. The bonds failed massively which led to a financial crisis. Can you tell I've watched 'The Big Short'? -
Inauguration of Barrack Obama
the first black president is inaugurated. This administration follows the rocky at best Bush administration and a financial crisis in its wake on top of American troops deployed in Afghanistan. -
Osama Bin Laden Killed in Raid
The mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks is killed in a raid against his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. This would mark the end of a decade long manhunt in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. However, we would stick around the Middle East for another decade -
Donald Trump Announces Candidacy For President
Prominent and beloved businessman/TV star Donald Trump announces his candidacy for president. The following decade would be one filled with controversies and the most divided people have been in American politics since the 1860's.