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The Birth of Marcellus Martin
On October 18, 1999 Marcellus Elishia Martin was born to Shurron and Ben Marin. The birth took place in Abington Memorial Hospital. This is important because it created the greatest most humble human being ever. -
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Police kill innocent
New York City police officers from a crime unit fire 41 shots at Amadou Diallo who is an unarmed African immigrant. His death heightens tensions and promoted daily protests. The protests were against street policing dominantly in nonwhite neighborhoods. -
First Gay and Lesbian Marriage Law
The Vermont legislature creates and legalizes civil unions for gay and lesbian couples. This is in the response to a Vermont Supreme Court ruling that such couples were being unconstitutionally denied the rights and benefits of marriage. The law is the only such statute in the country at the time. It is important because it started down the path for other states to legalize gay and lesbian marriage. -
George W. Bush becomes President
George W. Bush a Republican becomes the 43rd president of the United States. He is the second son of a president to succeed to the presidency himself. This is important because he will have a major role in the United States government for the next four years -
1st Concussion
When I was one I fell out of a shopping cart. I hit my head and received a serious concussion. This is important because it negatively affected my physical and mental health. -
U.S. relations with many Contries become increasingly tense.
In January, President George W. Bush calls Iraq, Iran, and North Korea an "axis of evil" in his State of the Union address. This is important because U.S. relations with North Korea become increasingly tense, and the Asian country restores its nuclear arms program which could prove dangerous for Americans. -
Preschool Graduation
I graduated from head start Preschool. I was the first in my family to graduate from this preschool. It is important for it helped me learn how to read and write. -
Major changes to Medicare
In late November, the House of Representatives and Senate pass legislation to provide the most sweeping changes to Medicare. President George W. Bush signs the bill into law. This could positively affect the safety of Americans. -
Bush Reelected
President George W. Bush is narrowly reelected. He defeated Democratic challenger John Kerry. This is important because he will have a major role in the United States government for another four years -
More Languages in public schools
The Bush administration proposes spending $114 million on educational programs of Arabic, Chinese, Persian and other languages typically not taught in public schools. This is important because it could better help educate people. -
Nancy Pelosi becomes Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi becomes Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. She is the first female House Speaker. This is important because she will help influence what goes on in America. Also she is important because she paved a way for women in politics. -
Enrolled in public school
I enrolled in Overlook Elementary to attend second grade. Until then I had been home schooled for grades Kindergarten and 1st. It was important because i got a chance to interact with other people my age for the first time. -
Received a concussion
At a family members’ birthday party I ran into a tree while flying a kite and received a concussion. This is important because I blacked out and had to be rushed to the hospital. -
Obama becomes president
Obama becomes the 44th president of the United States. He is the first ever minority President. This is important because he will have a major role in the United States government for the next four years. -
Sarah Palin Resigns
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin unexpectedly announces her resignation, effective July 26, 2009. This is important because she says she will run for president in 2012 and Alaska will need to replace her at governor. -
Obamacare,
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), commonly called the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or street name Obamacare, is a United States federal statute. It was signed into a law by President Barack Obama. It's importance is that is will required all citizens to get health care. -
Join the Abington Radiers
When I was ten I played for the first time on an organized football team. This is important because I would then go on to play football every year thereafter. -
Graduation of Grade school
I graduated from elementary school. I would then move on to the junior high school of Abington. It is important because I will be able to further my education. -
Recivied a Concussion
I got a major concussion from playing football. It is important because I missed 30 days of school due to this. -
Became vice president of NJHS
I received the news that I had been elected VP of NJHS. This helped change my life for the better by putting me in a leadership role.
