Timeline Assignment

By CurtTheHumble

  • Space Shuttle in Columbia

    The Space Shuttle Columbia was the first operational orbiter in NASA's Space Shuttle fleet. It completed its maiden flight in 1981. On February 1, 2003, tragedy struck when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entering Earth's atmosphere. All seven crew members tragically lost their lives in the disaster.
    “Remembering the Columbia STS-107 Mission.” NASA, NASA, 29 Mar. 2024, www.nasa.gov/remembering-columbia-sts-107/.

  • The Gulf War

    The Gulf war was a conflict between Iraq and the United States. The Gulf war was led by President Saddam Hussein. The war left Iraq's military base in tact.
    “Persian Gulf War.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., 8 Apr. 2024, www.britannica.com/event/Persian-Gulf-War.

  • Beating of Rodney King

    The beating of Rodney King happened on March 3, 1991, in Los Angeles, California. He was brutally beaten by four LAPD officers after a high speed car chase. This lead to protests and many national debates about police brutality and racial injustice.
    M P Stone. “NCJRS Virtual Library.” RODNEY KING INCIDENT--THE GAP BETWEEN USE OF FORCE POLICY AND TRAINING | Office of Justice Programs, www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/rodney-king-incident-gap-between-use-force-policy-and-training.

  • Bill Clinton in Office

    Bill Clinton took office in January of 1993. Most Americans expected his administration to focus on economic reform above all else. His inauguration marked the beginning of his first term in office. Clinton was a Democrat and wanted to focus on job creation, healthcare and deficit reduction (Kruse and Zelizer 204).

  • Contract with American Newt Gingrich

    On September 27,1994 The Contract with America was a political manifesto unveiled by then-Republican Congressman Newt Gingrich and other GOP leaders in 1994. It outlined a set of legislative proposals aimed at reforming government, reducing its size, and promoting conservative policies.
    “Contract with America.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., www.britannica.com/event/Contract-with-America. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

  • Lewinsky Scandal and Impeachment

    The Lewinsky scandal refers to a political scandal that emerged in 1998 involving President Bill Clinton and a White House intern named Monica Lewinsky. Lewinsky revealed that she had engaged in a sexual relationship with Clinton while working at the White House.
    Riley, Russell, et al. “The Clinton Impeachment and Its Fallout.” Miller Center, 21 Mar. 2023, millercenter.org/the-presidency/impeachment/clinton-impeachment-and-its-fallout.

  • Columbine

    The Columbine High School shooting occurred on April 20, 1999, in Columbine, Colorado, when two students, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, carried out a shooting rampage. They killed 12 students and one teacher before taking their own lives.
    “It’s 25 Years since Columbine. This Is Why I Can’t Leave the Story Behind.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 20 Apr. 2024, www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/20/its-25-years-since-columbine-this-is-why-i-cant-leave-the-story-behind.

  • 2000 Presidential Election

    The 2000 United States presidential election was one of the most controversial and closely contested elections in American history. It primarily involved George W. Bush and candidate Al Gore. The election came down to the outcome in the state of Florida, where the vote margin was extremely narrow.
    “United States Presidential Election of 2000.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., 5 Apr. 2024, www.britannica.com/event/United-States-presidential-election-of-2000.

  • 9/11 Terroristic Attack

    On September 11, 2001 there was a horrific terrorist attack that revealed the nation's vulnerabilities and swept aside the easy confidence America had held when it seemed to be the last superpower standing in the wake of the Cold War. This horrible event became so known that people today refer it as "9/11" and use that day as a day of remembrance (Kruse and Zelizer 241).

  • George W. Bush Re-Election

    In 2004, George W. Bush who was a Republican ran against Democrat, John Kerry. The campaign focused heavily on national security and the War on Terror following 9/11 attacks.
    “United States Presidential Election of 2004.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., www.britannica.com/event/United-States-presidential-election-of-2004. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.