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The Day that I was Born
My day of birth was June 28, 2000 at 3:14 P.M. I was born in Abington Memorial Hospital. I am one of three children. I have an older brother and younger sister. -
2000 Republican National Convention Presidential Nomination
The Republican National Convention nominated George W. Bush for President and Richard B. Cheney for Vice President. This event is significant because the two went on to be elected President and Vice President of the United States. In their positions, they played a large role in our government for the following eight years. Link text -
Senator Jim Jeffords leaves Republican Party
After constant disagreements on issues with his party (Republicans, Senator Jim Jeffords decided to end his association with the Republican Party. His switch to an Independent ended the historic five-month period where the Senate sat deadlocked. It also was the first time in history one person tipped the balance of power by switching parties. Link text -
No Child Left Behind Act is passed
The No Child Left Behind Act was signed into law by President George W. Bush on January 8, 2002. The purpose of the NCLB law was to better the performance of certain groups of students by testing students. If scores are not up to standards, schools can lose federal Title 1 dollars. The law is important because it gives all students equal opportunity to have a high-quality education.
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Birth of my younger sister
My younger sister, Rebecca, was born on June 6, 2002. I became an older sibling. It also caused my mother to stop working. Her birth changed my family as a whole. -
2003 California Gubernatorial Recall Election
Gray Davis was Governor in California. After serving for two terms, he was ineligible to run for a third. The recall election took place on October 7, and resulted in Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger replacing Davis. Gray Davis was the first governor recalled in California's history. Link text -
Massachusetts Becomes First State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
On May 17, 2005, the state of Massachusetts legalized the marriage of same-sex couples. Massachusetts did this in compliance with the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling that a ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional. This was the first state in the United States to legalize these marriages, and it led to all 50 states making it legal just recently. (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-legal-same-sex-marriage-performed-in-massachusetts) -
When my grandma passed away
My Grandmother's death was the first death of a long loved one I experienced in my life. I was five years old when it happened. Though I was very young, I still remember all of the emotions, and the impact it had on my family. -
Clarence Ray Allen is Executed by Lethal Injection
Clarence Ray Allen was a murderer serving a lifetime sentence in California at Quentin State Prison. He was sentenced to execution by lethal injection for the organization of three murders, following his previous that he was in prison for. This execution raised more question and debate about if execution constituted cruel and unusual punishment, a topic still debated today. -
Nancy Pelosi becomes the First Woman Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Nancy Pelosi was nominated speaker of the United States House of Representatives on January 4, 2007. Not only did she make a positive impact as speaker, but she was the first woman to serve in American history. Nancy Pelosi continues to work with the government as the Democratic Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. (https://pelosi.house.gov/biography/biography) -
My Aunt Tina passes away
When I was in kindergarten, my Aunt Tina passed away. She died from kidney failure. She was a large part of my life, and losing her made a huge impact; however, it made me stronger and I learned to better appreciate the little things in life. -
Barack Obama is Elected 44th President of the United States
On November 4, 2008 Barack Obama won the presidential election, beating republican Jon McClain. This election was historical because he was the first African American president in the United States. He went on to win an election to serve a second term. This is important because President Obama has been the President of the United States for eight years. (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_2008) -
The Matthew Shepard Act is Passed
The Matthew Shepard Act is passed, later to be passed into law. The Matthew Shepard Act is an American Act of Congress to include crimes motivated by a victim's actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. Because of this, 5$ million dollars are given each year to help investigate hate crimes. (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Shepard_and_James_Byrd_Jr._Hate_Crimes_Prevention_Act) -
Illinois No Texting while Driving law is passed
In 2009, the state of Illinois passed their new law preventing texting and driving. This law allows police officers to pull over drivers using their handheld devices. It affects every day lives of citizens today, because it prevents them from doing a task that has caused numerous accidents. (http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-01-01/news/1001010061_1_texting-ban-new-illinois-seat-belt) -
Tucson Shooting
During a constituent meeting, led by U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson Arizona, a gunman opened fire. 17 victims, including Giffords, were shot. Six victims died, and the shooter was identified as Jared Lee Loughner. The shooting was significant because it raised questions about potential political moves. (http://mobile.nytimes.com/2011/01/09/us/politics/09giffords.html) -
William Daley resigns from his White House Chief of Staff position
On January 9, 2012, William Daley decided to resign from his position as White House Chief of Staff. His resignation happened at the beginning of the election year. Daley was succeeded by Jacob Lew, the White House budget director. (http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204124204577150942861338400) -
Cannabis Policy of Colorado
The Cannabis Policy of Colorado is a law that legalized medical marijuana in the state of Colorado. The policy made Colorado the first state to legalize marijuana. Since then, the policy has led to cannabis tourism. (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_policy_of_Colorado) -
New York passes gun-related law after Sandy Hook Shooting
In New York, a new gun law was passed. It bans possession of of high-capacity magazines, requires background checks, and requires a state-registry for assault-class weapons. This law was the first law in the United States (relating to gun control) since the Sandy Hook Shooting. (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_in_the_United_States) -
I got my two cats
Though they were not my first pets, I got my cats Dale and Brennan October of 2013. Dale and Brennan were named after the movie Stepbrothers, and are my only pets. They are an added responsibility to my family. -
The day I got my braces off
After wearing braces for two years, I finally got them off in April 2015. I loved getting my braces off because eating apples was much easier. It also made me more confident as a person because I was no longer insecure about my teeth. -
Hillary Clinton announces her run for the Democratic nomination
On April 12, 2015, Hillary Clinton announced her run for the Democratic nomination for the 2016 presidential election. She was the first major Democrat to announce a campaign. Hillary Clinton went on to be the first woman to be the main Democratic nomination for President of the United States. (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_in_the_United_States) -
Making it to the State Cup final
My club soccer team made it to the State Cup Final our 2015 season. It was the biggest game we ever played. Even though we lost the game, getting that far brought us together, and made us a better team. -
Winning the league championship for lacrosse
The League Championship for my 8th grade Abington Girls Lacrosse Club team was an important event in my life. It was the last year my team was together, after playing with each other for 4 years. We went the whole season undefeated, and winning was the perfect way to end our time together. I made important relationships with people on that team that I would not have known otherwise. -
My dad loses sight in one eye
On August 15, 2015, my father had a retinal artery occlusion, which is a blood clot in his eye. It was painless, but it caused him to permanently lose sight in one eye. Though life is not much different because of it, but if the clot was in a different spot he could have died. It impacted my life because it caused me to not take him and other loved ones in my life for granted. -
Abington Girls Varsity Soccer Team
This year for school soccer, I made varsity as a sophomore. Going into preseason, I expected to just be on the junior varsity team. As cuts got closed, I started to realize I had a chance, and I began to work a lot harder. I ended up getting a varsity spot. Making the team showed me to never underestimate yourself and always work your hardest, because it makes a difference.
