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Bush vs. Gore
The case was whether Florida was violating the U.S. Constitution in the election polls. Albert Gore's supporters sued the state of Florida for a recount. Bush's supporters sued to prevent it. Florida's election laws set an unchangeable deadline for announcing the final results, so the recount had to be begun quickly if it was to be done at all. When the Florida Supreme Court decided in favor of Gore, and ordered the recount to be completed, Bush appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. -
The Election of George W Bush
George W Bush was elected president on January 20th 2001. He won against Albert Gore. Bush (Republican) won with 271 electoral votes against the 266 electoral votes Gore (Democrat) got. Bush not only won the electoral's vote but also the popular vote. -
9/11/01
September 11th, 2001 there were four terrorism acts that took place all around the states. These four planned attacks were performed by the Islamic group al-Qaeda. Two planes were hijacked and flown into the Twin Towers in New York City. Along with two other planes one that was targeted to hit the Pentagon and the other that was overrun by its passengers and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. -
Bush Ground Zero speech
George Bush gave a speech on the state of America after 9/11 and how families were feeling mentally. He was explaining the pain everyone felt and how somebody is there or each person. Along with optimism of how U.S. was going to recover and the strength we are. -
War with Afganistan
Bush sent about 20k troops across seas to fight and take over al-Qaeda. It began the war on terrorism. This was the response to the 9/11 terrorist attack. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act authorizes several federal education programs that are administered by the states. The law is a re-authorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Under the 2002 law, states are required to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and once in high school. -
Congress Authorizes Declaration of War with Iraq
There had to be Congressional approval to approve the declaration of with Iraq. The Democratic House of Representatives only 81 were for and 126 were not for the war. Then for the Republican House of Representatives 215 were for and 6 weren't. In the end Congress approved the war with Iraq for the better of the country. This is when the war on terrorism began and the take down of al-Qaeda. -
Space Shuttle Columbia Self-Destructs
The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated when the shuttle entered the Earth's Atmosphere. The hydraulics became low and everything started to fall apart from there. The tire pressure began to drop and there wasn't any clear connection between the passengers and HQ. The shuttle couldn't handle the speed and pressure change from space into the atmosphere causing the main lifelines of the shuttle to fail. -
Bush-National Address-Declare war on Iraq
Bush announces on television that there has been a declaration of war against Iraq. He states, "I assure you this will not be a campaign of half measures and we will accept no outcome but victory." America's freedom will not be taken away and nothing will stop that. -
Operation Red Dawn
This was the plan to capture Saddam Hussein and to free the Iraqi people from his power. The U.S. Army went to Iraq and within three weeks the U.S. military secured Baghdad. Saddam escaped but after nine months he was captured. -
9/11 Commission Report
A book written by the 9/11 Commission. This book was about the finality of terrorist attack of 9/11 from the group al-Qaeda. It was written to help the public understand what happened. -
Bush Wins Relection
In 2004 Bush wins reelection against John F. Kerry. George Bush was with 286 electoral votes against 251 votes for John F. Kerry. Kerry believes that Bush rigged the election to win once against. -
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Hurricane Katrina
Early in the morning Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast. It had a Category 3 rating. It had winds between 100-140 miles per hour and stretched to 400 miles in width. It created awful damage but the aftermath was even worse. It is the most costly storm at $100 billion dollars in damage. -
Chief Justice Roberts - Supreme Court
John G. Roberts, Jr. has advocated and implemented a refocusing of the Supreme Court to an era of judicial restraint and deference to the existing power structure in American politics. He was sworn into the Supreme Court under John Paul Stevens. -
Saddam Hussein Found Guilty
Saddam Hussein was charged with premeditated murder, imprisonment and the deprivation of physical movement, forced deportation, and torture. He was found guilty and was sentenced to death by hanging. He was declared guilty by the judge for his crimes against humanity. -
Secure Fence Act of 2006
The Secure Fence Act was signed for the 700 mile fence to be built along the Mexican Border. Bush wanted this because, "an important step toward immigration reform." There was need for control of illegal immigrants crossing the lines. -
Democratic Party 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. In the House of Representatives, Democrats gained at least 28 seats, well over the 15 they needed to become the majority party, with at least eight seats either undecided, facing recounts or awaiting runoff votes. All eight of these seats were held by Republicans. -
Former President G. Ford Dies
Former President Gerald Ford dies at age 93 from Arteriosclerosis cerebrovascular disease. He was the 38th president from 1974-1977 following the resignation of Nixon. He was apart of the Republican Party. He served as the 40th President's Vice President. -
Obama Elected
Barack Hussein Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States. He broke the final racial barrier in American politics. He will forever be known as the first African American as President. -
Bush Bids the Farewell
George Bush bid his farewell the last evening he was in the White House in front of 200 heroes of 9/11. "You may not agree with some tough decisions I have made," he said. "But I hope you can agree that I was willing to make the tough decisions." He gave the sign of hope even though he wasn't going to be in office anymore. He made it clear he'll fight for this country even not in office.
