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Diplomatic crisis between Iran and US in which 52 Americans were held hostage for 444 days. It was after a group of Islamic students took over the American Embassy in Tehran in support of their revolution.
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Ronald Reagan (R), Jimmy Carter(D). Reagan beats Carter 489-89
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O'Connor would be the first woman to be selected to the Supreme Court. She was selected by Ronald Reagan.
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Ronald Reagan(R), Walter Mondale(D). Reagan beats Mondale 525-13
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Political scandal in the US that came about during Reagans presidency. Some of Reagans officials secretly facilitated the sale of arms to Iran. Began as an operation to free 7 American hostaged being held by a group of Iran ties.
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Intermiediate-range nuclear forces treaty. It was an agreement between the US and Soviet Union. The treaty eliminated nuclear and conventional ground-launched ballistic and cruise missels with intermediate ranges.
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George W. H. Bush (R), Michael Dukakis(D). Bush wins 426-111
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42nd president impeached by the house of representatives on 2 charges perjury, and the obstruction of justice.
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It was a war waged by a UN authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by US against Iraq in response to Iraqs invasion of Kuwait. Ended Feb. 28, 1991.
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Physical division between West Berlin and East Germany. It became a symbol of the Cold War. On Nov.9th 1989, the East German Govt Official said it was to be permanatley relocated, then was knocked down on the 3rd. Germany became a single state.
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Riots that occured over 6 days in LA. It started after a jury trial resulted in the acquittal of 4 LA cops accused in the video taped beating of and African American motorist Rodney King. They rioted over the verdict for 6 days.
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Bill Clinton(D), George W. H. Bush(R), Clinton beats Bush 370-168
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DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) was invented by many different companies. Panasonic, Phillips, etc.
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Bill CLinton(D), Bob Dole(R). Clinton beats Dole 379-159
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George Bush(R), Al Gore(D). Bush wins 271-266
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19 terroists from Ilamic militant group hijacked 4 passenger jets and flew them into the Twin Towers of The World Trade Center kiilling nearly 3000 people.
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International conflict in Afganistan beginning in 2001 that was triggered by the 9/11 attacks.
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New England Patriots beat St. Louis Rams 17-20 for their first Superbowl win. The U2 performs a 9/11 tribute at half time. It would be the first Superbowl played in Febuary.
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They disenegrated over Texas, and Loisiana during re-entry to Earths atmosphere. It killed all 7 crew memebers.
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Armed conflict that consisted of 2 phases. First was the invasion of Ba'athis Iraw by the US and UK assisted by smaller forces. Second was a loger phase of fights.
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His trial took place under Iraqi govt on Nov. 5 2006 convicted of killing 148 Iraqi Shiites and was sentaced to death on Dec. 30 2006.
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George Bush(R), John Kerry(D). Bush wins 286-251
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Brit Spears, the decades tabloids tragedian,shaved her head. This would be a greater act than her kissing Madonna.
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Barack Obama(D), John McCain(R). Obama wins 365-173
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Killed in Pakistan. His body was burried at sea within 24 hours of his death.
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Barack Obama(D), Mitt Romney(R). Obama beats Romney 332-206
