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9/11
Planes were flown into the World Trade Centers in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington DC, and a field in Pennsylvania, forcing Bush to become a war time president. -
Bush Ground Zero Speech
Bush deliverd his "I Can Hear You" speech at ground zero. This is said to be one of his most memereble speeches, touching the hearts of all who heard. -
War With Afghanistan
U.S and British bomb Taliban-controlled Afghanistan as a response to 9/11 -
No Child Left Behind Act
Sighned at Harnilton High School, Ohio the No Child Left Behind was made to advancing the public education program -
US Congress authorizes the declaration of war with Iraq
Bush declaration of war was authorized by the Republican house, 29 to 133, and the Democratic Senate, 77 to 23. -
Space Shuttle Columbia Sel-destructs
Resulting in 7 deaths the space shuttle Columbia began to disintegrate while entering earths atmosphere -
Bush-National Address-Declare war on Iraq
When it appeared the country of Iraq had nuclear weapons the US and United Kingdom invaded the country to find them. This was the start of Iraqi-freedom. -
Operation Red Dawn
Troops invaded Iraq to capture Saddam Hussein and free the Iraqi people. In three weeks US forces secured Baghdad, but Hussein escaped the capital. For nine months US troops searched and were able to find him -
9/11 Commission Report
Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. Official report of the events leading up to 9/11 -
Wins Re-Election
President Bush, republican, secured his second term in 2004 against John Kerry, democratic senator from Massachusetts. -
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as neighboring states. Some people did not agree with how Bush handled the problem -
Chief Justice Roberts-Supreme Court
17th and current Chief Justice of the United States. Nominated by President Bush -
Saddam Hussein Found Guilty
Saddam Hussein was charged with premeditated murder, imprisonment and the deprivation of physical movement, and torture. He was found guilty and sentenced to death. -
Democratic Party Takes Control Of Both Houses
The Democratic Party took control of the US Congress by winning at least 230 out of 435 seats in the House of Representatives and held 51-49 margin in the Senate. -
Former President G. Ford Dies
Gerald R.Ford served as the 38th President of the United States died of a cardiovascular disease. -
Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi became the first Speaker of the House in our nation’s history. -
New Troops In Iraq
President George W. Bush's increased the number of troops in order to provide security to Baghdad and Al Anbar Province. -
Obama Elected
Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States making him the first African American President. -
Bush releases his memoirs
After leaving office, President Bush began work on his memoirs. The book is an autobiography of the most important choses of his presidencey. -
Bush Presidential Center
The Presidential Center is a complex that includes President Bush's presidential library and museum.
