The George W. Bush Presidency

By Phaydennn

  • The US attacks Iraq ( Foreign)

    United States airplanes attack Iraqi radar sites to enforce a “no-fly zone.” Bush calls the military action a routine mission

  • Kyoto Protocol rejected ( Global )

    An international treaty signed by 180 countries to reduce global warming that set limits on industrial emissions around the world proposed by Bush

  • Trillion dollar tax cut ( Domestic)

    Bush signs a tax cut worth around trillion dollars.

  • September 11 Terrorist Attacks ( domestic)

    The twin towers are brought down in a terrorist attack killing thousands

  • Operation " Enduring Freedom " (foreign )

    Plan to destroy the Taliban and terrorists.

  • Major action against Iraq ( foreign)

    Bush address congress and mentions Saddam Hussein

  • Taking military action in Iraq ( foreign )

    After many months of talking they take action against the collation in Iraq

  • Republicans nominate Bush ( domestic )

    President Bush and Vice President Cheney are renominated as the Republican candidates at the convention in New York City.

  • Hurricane Katrina strikes ( domestic )

    strikes the gulf of the United States in New Orleans affecting around 15 million people along with an estimated 80% of new Orleans underwater.

  • Bush proposes stimulus package ( domesticate )

    proposes 145 billion dollar stimulus package in response to oil prices.

  • Barack Obama elected ( domestic )

    Barack Obama is elected as the United States president, and the Democrats gain more seats in the house and senate.