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The September 11th Terrorist Attack
On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the Unites States. They hijacked four airplanes in mid-flight. The terrorists flew two of the planes into two skyscrapers at the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact caused the buildings to catch fire and collapse. Another plane destroyed part of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. -
Ground Zero Speech
After the Attack on the Twin Towers, President Bush went out and spoke with the public, "American today is on bended knee, in prayer for the people whose lives were lost here." President Bush brought back the American spirit for all the people who needed it, so they could rebuild what they had lost. -
The War Afghanistan
Triggered by the Attacks on September 11, President Bush demanded that the Taliban hand over Osama bin Laden and expel al-Qaeda. President Bush took action and started "Operation Enduring Freedom." This began with the invasion of Afghanistan. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act, passed Congress with overwhelming support in 2001 and was signed into law by President George W. Bush on Jan. 8, 2002. The NCLB is the name for the most recent update to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. -
Authorization of the War with Iraq
In President George W. Bush's state of the union speech, he identifies Iraq, along with Iran and North Korea, as an "axis of evil." He vows that the U.S. "will not permit the world's most dangerous regimes to threaten us with the world's most destructive weapons." So on October 11th of 2002 Congress authorizes an attack on Iraq. -
Space Shuttle Columbia self-destructs
Upon re-entering the Earth's atmosphere the Space shuttle "Columbia" disintegrated, killing all seven crew members. This happened because a piece of foam insulation broke off from the Space Shuttles external tank and struck the left wing of the orbiter. -
Bush-National Address-Declare war on Iraq
On March 29th of 2003, President Bush addressed America explaining to the nation that the war on Iraq will begin. Bush explained that "no outcome but victory will be accepted." -
Operation Red Dawn
Operation Red Dawn was an American Military operation conducted on December 13th of 2003, that led to the capture of Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. -
September 11th Commission report
The 9/11 Commission Report was 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. -
Bush wins Relection
George W. Bush re-runs as a Republican for the President of the United States. Bush Runs against John Kerry and wins with no difficulty. -
Chief Justice Roberts-Supreme Court
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Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina was the costliest natural disaster and one of the five deadliest hurricanes in the history of the United States. Total property damage was estimated at $108 billion, roughly four times the damage wrought by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 in the United States. -
Saddam Hussein found guilty
On the 21st of August in 2006, Saddam Hussein was put on trial. He was found guilty for aiding in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. On November 5th he was sentenced to death by hanging. On December 30 he was executed. -
Democratic party takes control of both Houses
On November 7th of 2006, the Democratic party took over both houses of Congress. The Democratic party won at least 230 out of 435 seats in the House of Representatives and holding a 51-49 margin in the Senate. -
Former President G. Ford Dies
Former President Gerald Ford, who led the United States out of the Watergate era, died on December 27th at 6:45 P.M. At 93 Gerald Ford was labeled the oldest former president. -
New troops in Iraq
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Obama Elected: Bush bids farewell
