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President George W Bush was inaugurated
Bush came into office January 20, 2001 and was the 43rd President of the United States of America This marked the beginning of his four year term. His Vice President was Dick Cheney. -
September 11 Terrorist Attacks
On Sepember 11, 2001, an attack was unleashed on the United States. The World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon was attacked using commercial aircrafts. The attack killed a total of 3000 people in New York, Pennsylvania, an Washington, D.C., leaving many more wounded. -
George Bush's Address
The night of September 11th, President addresses the citizens of America and the entire world. He explains what happened in the attacks and says that America is stronger than the terrorists. His address strikes pride and patriotism not the hearts of many Americans and fear into the souls of enemies and terrorists. -
Bush Ground Zero Speech
President George W. Bush goes down to the site where the twin towers fall and give a speech to the rescue workers and the rest of America. President Bush makes it clear that they are heard and the terrorists who disrupted our nation will hear us soon. The speech strike patriotism into the hearts of Americans -
War with Afghanistan
The Afghanistan War is still an ongoing war between the US and Afghanistan (2001 - present). The war begins as Al-Qaeda and the Taliban fail to give up Osama bin Laden (person in charge of 9/11 terrorist attacks). The US sends cruise missiles strike targets in Afghanistan. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act was a U.S. Act of Congress that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It included Title I provisions applying to disadvantaged students. The Act also requied standardized math and reading tests. -
US Congress authorizes declaration of war with Iraq
Also known as the Second Gulf War, the Iraq War was authorized by Congress that allows the President to use force against Iraq. Congress believed that Saddam Hussein holds weapons of mass destruction. -
Space Shuttle Columbia self-destructs
When Columbia re-entered the atmosphere of Earth, the damage allowed hot atmospheric gasses to penetrate and destroy the internal wing structure, which caused the spacecraft to become unstable and break apart. Columbia disintegrates 15 minutes before its scheduled landing, killing 7 crew members on board. After the disaster, Space Shuttle flight operations were suspended for more than two years. -
Bush - National Address - Declare War on Iraq
President Bush said that every effort will be made to spare the lives of innocent civilians, but the campaign will be "broad and concerted" and will use "decisive force." No outcome but victory will be accepted. He also said that America's freedom will be defended, and freedom will be brought to others. -
Operaton Red Dawn
Operation Red Dawn was an American military operation conducted on 13 December 2003 in the town of ad-Dawr, Iraq, near Tikrit, that led to the capture of Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. Operation Red Dawn was launched after gaining actionable intelligence identifying two likely locations of Saddam's whereabouts. -
To The Moon And Back
On January 14, 2004, the President announces a goal to return humans to the moon by 2020. Bush says that this is in preparation for the human exploration of Mars. -
9/11 Commission Report
The 9/11 Commission Report, formally named Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States, is the official report of the events leading up to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It was prepared by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States at the request of United States president George W. Bush and Congress, and is available to the public for sale or free download. -
Wins Relection
The United States presidential election of 2004, was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2004. Republican Party candidate and incumbent President George W. Bush won re-election, defeating Democratic Party candidate John Kerry, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and eventual United States Secretary of State. -
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina hit between August 23, 2005 – August 31, 2005, and affected areas in New Orleans, Cuba, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia and more. The Hurricane had devastating Environmental, Social and Economic effects. Hurricane Katrina was the costliest natural disaster and one of the five deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States -
Chief Justice Roberts - Supreme Court
John Glover Roberts Jr. (born January 27, 1955) is the 17th and current Chief Justice of the United States. He took his seat on September 29, 2005, having been nominated by President George W. Bush after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist. He has been described as having a conservative judicial philosophy in his jurisprudence. -
Saddam Hussein found guilty
Saddam Hussein was found guilty of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death by hanging on November 5, 2006. Saddam Hussein was executed on December 30, 2006. Despite a prolonged search, weapons of mass destruction were never found in Iraq. -
Democratic Part takes control of both houses
The Democratic Party secured control of the US Congress in the November 7 midterm elections, winning at least 230 out of 435 seats in the House of Representatives and holding a 51-49 margin in the Senate. The last two Senate seats fell into place when Republicans George Allen of Virginia and Conrad Burns of Montana conceded. -
Former President G. Ford dies
Former President Gerald R. Ford, who gently led the United States out of the tumultuous Watergate era but who lost his own bid for election after pardoning President Richard M. Nixon, died at his home in Rancho Mirage, Calif. He was 93, making him the oldest former president, surpassing Ronald Reagan. -
New Troops in Iraq
Bush adds 20,000 more troops in Iraq. The majority of troops will go to Baghdad, with some in Anbar. The troops will work alongside Iraqis and the Iraqi government will spend $10 billion on infrastructure projects. Democrats oppose adding more troops. -
Obama Elected
His presidency and term in office come to an end. President Bush served in office from 2001-2009. The next US President was Barack Obama
