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President George W. Bush
President George W. Bush is elected, just a year prior to the unfortunate terrorist attack of 9/11. He soon launched a "war on terrorism" following this attack. This same "war" would create difficulties for his reelection campaign with many Americans growing disinterest in the war, and bigger concerns of his slow reactions to problems within the nation. -
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War in Afghanistan
Sparked by Bush's "war on terrorism" that followed the attacks of September 11, 2001. It lasted 20 long years before it was finally ended. America's longest war. -
Social Media Takeoff
Starting with MySpace, leading to others such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok. Social Media has sprung to life as becoming a predominant source of media that people consume globally every single day. -
Mars Rover
Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, touch down on Mars to explore its surface finding traces of ancient microorganisms and water. -
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Hurricane Katrina
A horrific Category 5 hurricane that swept through the New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Over 1,800 casualties and billions upon billions of dollars in damages. Also, one of the key downfalls to President Bush. -
Introduction of Smartphones: The iPhone
A new spark and leap in technology as Apple introduces the first of many smartphones to come, The iPhone. Created by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. -
President Barack Obama
The first African American President. His two-terms in office were hard fought with many challenges. A few of his achievements include reform of health care, repealing the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, and banking reform. -
Death of Osama bin Laden
Founder and first leader of al-Qaeda, shot and killed by Navy SEALs that infiltrated his compound in Abbottabad. A large milestone for the war on terrorism. -
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Racism in America
The tragic deaths of Trayvon Martin and George Floyd in related events are just the tip of iceberg. Although, we've definitely come a long way, America is still far from the goal in regards to keeping racism to a minimum. -
Boston Marathon Bombing
A tragic bombing during the Boston Marathon where the two self-radicalized Tsarnaev Brothers planted two bombs at the finish line that resulted in hundreds of injuries and 3 casualties. A still recovering America having its domestic terrorism fears rebirthed. -
Gay Marriage
Gay Marriage is legalized across all 50 states. 11 years after starting in Massachusetts in 2004, same-sex marriage is finally recognized across the nation. -
Global Warming
Carbon Emissions continue to increase at a rapid rate which causes heat to be trapped in the atmosphere. By the end of the 21st century, global temperatures estimated to rise by 5-10 degrees. -
21st Century Foreign Policy Resolution
Push to fight issues that cannot be solved through the barrel of a gun. Cuts in defense spending, reduce militarism, and addressing climate crisis and pandemics. -
Russia invades Ukraine
Russo-Ukrainian War since 2014, escalates leading to Russia invading the Ukraine. This is the largest attack of a European Country since world war II. -
Gun Control
America's High Gun Accessibility suspected as leading cause to many mass shootings in its history and other violent altercations across the nation. Highest per-capita gun ownership in the world at 120.5 firearms per 100 people.