America- 2000 to 2010 By hlemoine Period: Jan 1, 2000 to Dec 31, 2009 Revampting Communications Internet and cellphones revolutionize communication Aug 2, 2000 Bush and Cheney are elected by the republicans Jan 20, 2001 George Bush is sworn in as the 43rd president of the U.S. Sep 11, 2001 Terrorists attacks hit World Trade Center and the Pentagon Jan 3, 2004 NASA rover lands on Mars Aug 29, 2005 Hurricane Katrina hits the Gulf Coast Apr 16, 2007 Virginia Tech Massacre Jun 3, 2008 Obama takes the democratic race Aug 29, 2008 McCain picks Sarah Palin as his running mate Nov 5, 2008 Obama is the first African American to be sworn in as President Apr 21, 2010 A BP oil rig explodes causing a major oil spill in the gulf coast
