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Y2K Fiasco
Occurring from before January 1st, 2000 computer systems were unable to comprehend an new century, thus technology was momentarily interrupted in confusion. this caused panic from citizens all over the nation, but it was soon resolved.
The symbol Y2K stands for an era of time. Y representing year and K often used as a unit of measurement representing kilos or thousands, the symbol Y2K may be interpreted as "the Year 2000" -
Bush vs. Gore Presidential Race
During the 2000 election all the states had voted, but when it came down to the final votes the election was so close to a tie that votes were having to be recounted. Fighting over who would win Florida determined who won the presidential election. -
Hanging "Chads" In Florida
After the failed counting of the votes for the presidential election, ballets had to be hand counted for the entire state of Florida. Taking over four months past the presidential election was supposed to be determined, ballets were finishing being counted. -
Bush vs. Gore
After the long wait Al Gore (the other presidential candidate going against Bush) forfeit the election, thus allowing Bush to win the presidential election. -
Bush Inaugurated As POTUS
Taking the oath of office, George W. Bush began his inauguration speech. In his speech he, thanked the citizens of America for opportunity to become president, it was through their votes that allowed him to become president. Wanting change and encouragement for the American people he promised job opportunities and much more. -
Timothy McVeigh Put To Death
Convicted of the 1995 Oklahoma city bombing, one of the deadliest terrorist acts in american history. Punishment for his cries was by injection. Due to his terrorist acts, the entire north side of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building was destroyed, collapsing all nine floors. In his act, 168 individuals were claimed by the bombing, more than 300 nearby building were destroyed, 17 of the 168 victims were children, and 650 plus people were wounded due to the explosion. -
9-11 Terror Attacks
The morning of September 11th, began with a sudden collision of an airplane into the world trade center's north building. Soon after, a second airplane hit the south tower, and within a few moments the world trade center collapsed in New York. Killing thousands of innocent lives, and leaving a mark on american history. About the same time the Pentagon fell victim to the third terrorist attack of the day, countess others injured or dead. -
Patriot Act Passed
Signed into law by President George W. Bush on October 26th, 2001. Standing for "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act" it created an appropriate and needed concentration on defending American soil from terrorist groups. -
Enron Scandal (Houston, Texas)
Based off of the sudden boom of wealth from the Enron company, thousands began to invest in the company's shares. Although it was thought to be the ideal of the century, it became evident that something was wrong. In the morning of December 2, 2001 Enron declared bankruptcy. It wasn't until later that it was discovered that the company had in fact been using fraud against its customers, and as the inter price fell to destruction, the company lost to bankruptcy. -
North Korea Admits Testing Nuclear Weapons
North Korea admitted to testing nuclear weapons in 2002, giving an unexpected anxiety of potential conflict between the United States, North Korea and the countries surrounding North Korea that are USA allies. By the public announcement of nuclear weapon testing arising from North Korea a communist country, it arose the threat of another world war. -
Shuttle Columbia Explosion
As the space shuttle Columbia exploded on its reentry to Earth, it killed the seven astronauts that were on board. Due to the tragic incident NASA suspended shuttle flights for more than two years as they investigated the cause of the explosion. An investigation board determined that a large piece of foam, fell from the shuttles external wing, and thus breached the spacecraft wing. Although this issue had been known for a while, actions to solve it had just begun to take place. -
War in Iraq Begins
In 2003, US air forces began to invade Iraq with the intention of destroying Iraqi weapons of "mass destruction" (WMD), along with the end of the dictator rule under Saddam Hussein. As the US, British and other collation forces quickly overwhelmed the Iragi army. Although the fight continued with soldiers and civilians loyal to Saddam Hussein continued three weeks after the take over of the Iraqi army. -
Capture of Saddam Hussein
The hunt for Saddam Hussein began with the invasion of Iraq in 2003. It wasn't until the tips from his bodyguard of Hussein's location that American troops were able to locate him near his childhood home Tikrit. Hiding in a one man hole his capture was ruled by military officials "as a possible turning point," and Washington "express[ed] hope that rising violence will abate." -
Former President Reagan Dies
The former and most popular President of the 20th century, with the vision of a conservative government passed on June 5, 2004. After fighting Alzheimer for the past ten years his wife Nancy stayed by his side. Caused by pneumonia- a complication of having Alzheimer's, the Reagan family accepted all prayers. -
South East Asian Tsunami
Caused by a massive undersea earthquake just off the coast of Indonesia, a few minutes before 8:00 am, the earthquake was recorded to have a magnitude of a 9.3, the second largest earthquake every recorded and the largest one of the last 40 years. Setting off a deadly Tsunami that in the end killed an estimated 230,000 individuals. Causing an untold devastation on a large amount of coast line that spread from Somali to Sumatra in Southeast Asia. -
Hurricane Katrina Hits New Orleans
In the early morning of August 29th, 2005, hurricane Katrina hit the Golf Coast of the United States. When it made landfall it was a category 3 storm, with winds that reached between 100 and 140 mph. Causing more than $100 billion in damage, the overall hurricane did cause damage but it was the aftermath that had the greatest impact. Massive flooding along with damaged houses made may families homeless. -
Hurricane Rita Hits Texas
Responsible for more than an estimated $12 billion in damages, leading to only seven deaths that were not related to evacuation were recorded. Hurricane Rita also caused an overall of 92 tornadoes. -
Saddam Hussein Executed
Executed for his crimes against his nation, Saddam Hussein was hung by the neck until he died. An eye witness stated that "his death was instant," and his trial was giving by law even though "fair trials were unimaginable under ...Hussein's tyrannical rule." Stated by president Bush that the only reason why he recieved a fair trial was due to the "Iraqi peoples determination to create a society governed by the rule of law." -
Nancy Pelosi First Female Speaker of The House
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First "Bailouts" Begin
A $700 billion bailout of the financial services industry, promised to move swiftly to unlock frozen credit markets to get the economy moving again. -
President Barack Obama Inauguration
Winning the 2009 election, Barack Obama became the first African American in American history to become President of the United States. Promising health care, better job opportunities and much more, he gave oath to become the president. -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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Affordable Care Act
Put into action by President Obama, it allowed affordable heath care to Americans who would normally not be able to afford heath care. Although this allowed for American people to be given the opportunity for health care, it did create problems within the middle class. Raising taxes began to upset the American people, some were not able to receive the benefits of the act. Forcing individuals to have health care and for "children" to be covered by their parents until years old. -
Operation Geronimo
After the September 11th terrorist attacks taking the lives of thousands, it became Americas top priority to find, capture and kill Osama Bin Lade for his crimes against American people. Nick named "Operation Geronimo" American teams located and took down the radical Islamic terrorist group leader. In doing this, it ended the 10 year long Man Hunt for Osama Bin Laden, President Obama later that night announced the news to the American public on national television.
