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Events and Accomplishments During George W. Bush's Presidency

  • Inaguration Into Office

    Inaguration Into Office
    George W. Bush's first inaguration as the 43rd President of the United States took place on January 20, 2001.
  • 9/11

    9/11
    The worst attack on the United States took place on September 11, 2001. Terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon. Approximately 3,000 people were killed.
  • 9/11 is an Act of War on The United States

    9/11 is an Act of War on The United States
    George W. Bush declares that the terrorist attacks are an act of war on The United States and Osama bin Laden is named master mind for the attacks.
  • Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia

    Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia
    The President travels to Kremlin to meet Russia's president, Vladimir Putin to sign a nuclear arms treaty to reduce Russia's weapons for ten years.
  • The Second Gulf War

    The Second Gulf War
    Congress authorized the President to use force against Iraq believing Saddam Hussein had mass destruction weapons.
  • The Second Gulf War

    The Second Gulf War
    The first 25,000 US troops start deploying to the Persian Gulf Region
  • Capturing of Saddam Hussein

    Capturing of Saddam Hussein
    Saddam Hussein was captured on December 14, 2001.
  • Human Exploration of Mars

    Human Exploration of Mars
    President George W. Bush announces a goal to return humans to the moon by 2020
  • Saddam Hussein is Senteced to Death

    Saddam Hussein is Senteced to Death
    Saddam Hussein was found guilty of crimes against humanity and was senteced to death by hanging.
  • Bailout Plan

    President Bush signs a $700 billion bailout plan for failing bank assets
  • United States Recession

    The United States Recession is offically declared by the National Bureau of Economic Research
  • George W. Bush's Term Ends

    George W. Bush's Term Ends
    President George W. Bush's second term ends on January 20, 2009.