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Stonewall Riots

Jun 26, 1969

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The Stonewall Riots were spontanious rebellions against police in New York as part of a protest started by homosexuals. This began the gay activist movement for civil rights.

Earth Day

Mar 21, 1970

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Earth Day was first began in San Francisco, on the first day of Spring as part of the environmental movement.

Apple Computer Company

Apr 1, 1976

PictureThe Apple Computer Company was founded by Steven Jobs and Stephen Woznaik. Together the two created a new machine, the Personal Computer, or PC. The first home computer sold by Apple was in 1984 and had a mouse and on-screen icons. Founder Steven Jobs said: "We're gambling on our vision, and we would rather do that than make "me too" products. Letsome other companies do that. For us, it's always the next dream".

James Carter becomes president

Nov 2, 1976

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James Carter ran for election and beat President Ford in the 1976 election, becoming the 39th president of the United States.

Proposition 13

Jun 6, 1978

PictureVoters in California and the United States Supreme Court approved the amendment to lower property tax.

Supply-side economics/ "trinkle down"

Oct 24, 1978

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This consisted of tax cuts, especially for the wealthy and businesses; cuts in social spending programs; and increased military spending.

Deregulation

Oct 24, 1978

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Deregulation was president Reagan's way of reducing government rules on business to decrease costs adn increase profits.

Moral Majority

Jun 1, 1979

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Moral Majority was founded by Jerry Falwell, a televangelist, to support conservative issues, which opposed regulation of business and transfer of wealth.

Panama Canal Treaty Renegotiated

Oct 1, 1979

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The United States agreed to transfer some control back to Panama.

Iran Hostage Crisis

Nov 4, 1979

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The United States backed Shah and was overthrown in an Islamic revolution headed by leader Ayatollah Khomeini. Revolutionaries took 52 American hostages from the U.S. Embassy and held them for 444 days.

Soviet Union invades Afghanistan

Dec 22, 1979

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Afghanistan was invaded by the Soviet Union and President Carter placed an embargo of grain exports on the U.S.S.R. and had the United States to boycott the 1980 olympics.

Sandra Day O'Connor

Sep 25, 1981

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Sandra Day O'Connor was the first female justice of the Supreme Court, appointed by President Reagan. She was in office until January 31, 2006.

Strategic Defense Initiative

Mar 23, 1983

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President Reagan wanted to render nuclear weapons impotent and obsolete and therefore the SDI was introduced, also known as "Star Wars." This system was developed to intercept and destroy nuclear missiles.

Iran-Contra Scandal

Aug 20, 1985

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Members of President Reagan's administration sold weapons to Iran in exchange for the release of United States' hostages in the Middle East. The money that was made from selling the weapons was then given to the Contras after it had been forbiden by congress. Colonel Oliver North is the one most associated with the scandal.

George H. W. Bush

Jan 20, 1989

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George H. W. Bush was inagurated president in 1989 after beating Michael Dukakis in the 1988 election. He called for a "compassionate comservatism" in his domestic policy and "no new taxes."

Americans with Disabilities Act

Jul 26, 1990

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This act, abbreviated ADA, forbids discimination against those with mental or physical disabilities. It also grants those with disabilities access to public places. It was signed into law by George H. W. Bush.

Operation Desert Storm

Aug 2, 1990

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Operation Desert Storm occurred when the United States organized a U.N. coalition of forces to get Iraq out of Kuwait in the Persian Gulf War. General Norman Schwarzkopf lead the war and it was organized by Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Cheifs of Staff. Kuwait was liberated when Iraq was defeated within 100 hours.

Bill Clinton elected President

Jan 20, 1993

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Bill Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States in the 1992 election when he defeated President Bush. Clinton was impeached by the House but cleared by the Senate, which enabled him to remain in office.

North American Free Trade Agreement

Jan 1, 1994

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N.A.F.T.A was an agreement where the United States joined with Mexico and Canada to promote free trade and United States exports as a way of competing with the European Union.

George W. Bush elected President

Jan 20, 2001

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George W. Bush was elected the 43th president of the United States after winning the 2000 election against Al Gore and Ralph Nader.

9/11

Sep 11, 2001

PictureNow recognized as 9/11, four planes were hijacked by terrorists and attacked the United States. Two of the planes crashed into the World Trade Center, destroying both towers, and one hit the Pentagon. Many lives were lost. The attack was launched by Al Qaida, an Islamic group led by Osama Bin Laden.

Department of Homeland Security

Nov 25, 2002

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After 9/11 the Department of Homeland Security was created to coordinate government agencies in the war on terrorism.