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I escaped the womb
On this date, I was born. Pretty self explanatory -
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Super Civgov Project 3000
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Supplee Pre-K
On this date i started to attend the Supplee Presbyterian Church's preschool program, and it started my life at the church which still is going on strong to this day. -
Former President Carter Visits Cuba
Former president Jimmy Carter arrived in Cuba on this date for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro, being the first president, in or out of office, to visit Cuba since the 1959 revolution. -
Iraq War Starts
This date marked the start of our war with Iraq, which lasted from 2003 to 2011, costing us a large amount of money, resources, and American lives. -
Brother Born
My brother was brought into existence on this date, and of course we got along perfecttly, as all brothers do. Not buying it? Yeah, neither was I. -
First Pet
This is when I got my first pet, named Puffy Matey. He is still around today and still hasn't paid his rent. What a freeloader. -
George Bush Re-elected
This marked the start of President Bush's presidency, the second part in a controversial and often mocked run in the oval office. -
Roper V SImmons
In this case, the US Supreme Court ruled the death penalty unconstitutional for jueveniles who commited a crime before the age of 18. -
Started Kindergarten
This date marked the start of my schooling career, which is still going today! -
First Cub Scout Meeting
This marked the first meeting of cub scouts I ever went to, and the start of a scouting experience that I am still a very active part of. -
Congress Passes Matthew Shepard Act
The Matthew Shepard Act (Also known as the Hate Crimes Act) was the first time that the House ever brought a gay rights bill to the floor for a vote, and put a stop to several crimes commited for race, sexuality, gender, etc. -
Obama wins 2008 election
Obama wins the election against John McCain 52.7% to McCain's 45.7%, becoming the first African American president in American history. -
Obama Presides Over UN Security Council.
President Obama presides over the UN Security Council, becoming the first US President to do so. While there, he outlines his administrations stances on nuclear proliferation, climate change, and multilateralism. -
Wikileaks begins releasing confidential US documents
Julian Assange begins to leak confidential US documents on wikileaks, causing controversy that is still occuring to this day. -
Boy Scout Summer Camp in Haliburton
My very first boy scout summer camp, which was at the Haliburton Scout Reserve in Canada, in which we camped out on an island with the only way to and from it being canoes. -
Graduated Elementary School
This date marked my final date in Roslyn Elementary, and set me on the ever going march to college. -
Family Vacation
My family decided to embark on its first (and very needed) family vacation in years, going to Florida and Georgia for about a week. -
Riley V California
In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court ruled that a police officer requires a warrant to search through or seize a person's phone or electronic device. -
Gay Marriage Legalizaed in United States
In a 5-4 Supreme Court ruling, same sex marriage is legalized in all 50 states. This has sparked a wide debate among government officials and population alike. -
SIT Session at Spruce Lake begins
Day I first went to Spruce Lake, one of my personal favorite places on this place we call Earth.
