Modern Era and the
Terrorist Threat: United States History from 1990 - Present
Find interesting facts, history and important information about United States History from
1990 - Present
in the Modern Era with a short summary and
definition followed by detailed info about each of these
important historical events.
Modern Era and the
Terrorist Threat: United States History from 1990 - Present
This article about
the Modern
Era in United States History is
presented in a unique way by linking the most
famous events in the Modern era of 1990 - Present with
the presidents who were in power
during the time when these important events in American history occurred. An easy way to discover facts,
dates and information
about the Important historical events in each of the Presidencies that
occured during the Modern Era of United States history that spanned from
1990 - Present.
President George H. Bush
and the Cold War Era: United States History
Important events in United States History during the presidency of George H Bush
(January
20, 1989 to January 20, 2001) includes the Exxon Valdez
oil spill, First Gulf War and the End of the Cold War - United States History for Kids:
Modern Era: United
States History from 1945 - 1993
George H. Bush
Presidency (1989-1993)
President
George H Bush: Facts, biography,
accomplishments and biography of the life of George H
Bush and summaries of important events during his
presidency.
Fall of the Berlin Wall:
The Berlin Wall went up on 13
August 1961 and fell on November 9, 1989.
Collapse of the Soviet Union: Collapse of the
Soviet Union and the
End of the Cold War
Tiananmen
Square Massacre: The Tiananmen Square
Massacre in Beijing, China on June 4, 1989
The Gulf War: The Persian Gulf War
(2 August 1990 – 28 February 1991) against Iraq led by
Saddam Hussein.
Gulf War Syndrome: Potential causes and
symptoms of the Gulf War Syndrome
Operation
Desert Storm: History Timeline of
Operation Desert Storm
Exxon Valdez oil spill:
The ecological disaster caused by
the Exxon Valdez oil spill
Americans with Disabilities Act: Provisions of the
1990 Americans with Disabilities Act
Clean Air Act: Amendments to the
Clean Air Act in 1990 reducing air pollutant emissions
and air pollution.
EPA: The Goals, Purpose
and Function and the History and Origins of the EPA
Earth Day: Facts, goals and
information about Earth Day
Earth Day History: The History and
Origins of Earth Day. First Earth Day on Wednesday,
April 22, 1970.
Earth Day Quiz: Earth Day Quiz - fun,
interesting questions and answers
Al-Qaeda Facts: Osama Bin Laden forms
"Al-Qaeda" 1988/1989
Twenty-seventh Amendment:
27th
Amendment limiting how Congress can increase payment of
members
Modern Era: United
States History - George H. Bush
Presidency (1989-1993)
President Bill Clinton
and the Modern Era: United States History from 1990 - Present
Important events in United States History during the presidency of Bill Clinton includes the 1993 World
Trade Center Bombing, Whitewater Scandal, Monica Lewinsky Scandal,
Clinton Impeachment, NAFTA and the Good Friday Peace Accords -
United States History for Kids:
Modern Era: United States
History from 1990 - Present
Bill Clinton
Presidency (1993-2001)
President
Bill Clinton: Facts, biography,
accomplishments and biography of the life of Bill
Clinton and summaries of important events during his
presidency.
1993 World Trade Center Bombing:
The 1993 World Trade Center Bombing
Oklahoma City Bombing: The Oklahoma City
bombing at Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building
Waco Siege:
Waco
Siege, Texas cult of Branch Davidians led by David
Koresh
Battle of Mogadishu (Black Hawk Down): In 1993 the United States fought
forces of Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid
Bill Clinton Impeachment:
Bill Clinton Impeachment and the
Senate trial that led to his acquittal
Impeachment: The history, facts,
definition and process of impeachment.
FMLA: The Family Medical
Leave Act (FMLA) was passed on February 05, 1993
The Unabomber, Ted Kaczynsk: The Unabomber,
American anarchist Ted Kaczynsk, is arrested on April 3,
1996.
NAFTA: North American
Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA) signed on
December 8, 1993
Modern Era: United States History from
1990 - Present - Bill Clinton
Presidency(1993-2001)
President George W Bush
and the Modern Era: United States History from 1990 - Present
Important events in United States History during the presidency of George W Bush includes the 9/11
Terrorist Attack on the World Trade Center, The Afghanistan War,
The Second Gulf War, The Enron Scandal, Saddam Hussein, The Credit
Crunch and the Anthrax scare - United States History for Kids:
Modern Era: United States
History from 1990 - Present
George W Bush
Presidency (2001-2005) & (2005-2009)
President
George W Bush: Facts, biography,
accomplishments and biography of the life of George W
Bush and summaries of important events during his
presidency.
9/11 Terrorist Attacks:
9/11 Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center,
the pentagon and in Pennsylvania.
Anthrax attacks:
The Anthrax attacks
War on Terror: History Timeline of
the Global War on Terrorism or
War on Terror
The Taliban: Facts
and info about the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Department of Homeland Security: Formed November 25,
2002 in response to the September 11 attacks
USA Patriot Act: The acronym
'U.S.A. P.A.T.R.I.O.T.' stands for "Uniting and
Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools
Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of
2001"
Guantanamo Bay: Guantanamo Bay
detention camp established in January 2002
Afghanistan War:
Afghanistan War (2001 - 2014) triggered
by the September 11 attacks
Iraq War: Iraq War (2003 - 2011)
and Saddam Hussein the dictator
and president of Iraq
Enron Scandal:
The Enron Scandal led to
bankruptcy of the Enron Corporation,
an American energy company
No Child Left Behind Act: No Child Left Behind
Act passed January 8, 2002 requiring standardized math and reading tests
Hurricane Katrina: Facts
about Hurricane Katrina
with Environmental, Social and Economic impact and
effects.
What Caused
Hurricane Katrina?: The
cause of Hurricane Katrina and its path
The 2008 Financial Crisis:
The 2008 Financial
Crisis, aka the Credit Crunch triggers recession and depression
across global economies.
Modern Era: United States History from
1990 - Present
George W Bush
Presidency(2001-2005) & (2005-2009)
President Barack Obama
and the Modern Era: United States History from 1990 - Present
Important events in United States History during the presidency of Barack Obama includes the Economic
Stimulus Bill, Affordable Care Act (Obama Care), Osama bin
Laden is killed in a US raid in Pakistan.
Modern Era: United States
History from 1990 - Present
Barack Obama
Presidency (2009-2013) & (2013 - Present)
President
Barack Obama: Facts, biography,
accomplishments and biography of the life of Barack
Obama and summaries of important events during his
presidency.
One World Trade Center (1WTC): Freedom Tower (One
World Trade Center) Completed July 2013 and opened
November 3, 2014
New York
City Facts: Discover New York City Facts and the
history of its many attractions
ObamaCare:
The Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obama Care) was
passed on March 23, 2010
Afghanistan War:
Afghanistan War (2001 - 2014) triggered
by the September 11 attacks
Osama bin Laden
Death:
Events leading to the death of Osama bin Laden
in Pakistan on May 2, 2011
Iraq War: Iraq War (2003 - 2011)
and Saddam Hussein the dictator
and president of Iraq
Boston Marathon bombing: The
Boston Marathon bombing terrorist attack on April 15,
2013
Benghazi attack: Benghazi US
diplomatic compound attack by Islamic militants killing
Christopher Stevens
ISIS and ISIL: Facts
and History of ISIS and ISIL
Islamic State (IS): In 2014,
ISIS and ISIL merged renamed as the Islamic State (IS)
Modern Era: United States History from
1990 - Present
Barack Obama
Presidency (2009-2013) & (2013 - Present)
Crash Course in American
History: Summaries of Events in the Modern Era and the
Terrorist Threat
A fast overview, or crash course in American History, during the Modern Era can be obtained from
the interesting and important articles on United States History for Kids that can be
found in the section. There
are summaries and definitions of the key historical events
for each of the
presidencies of the Modern Era from 1990 - Present.
United States History for Kids: Video of US Presidents
The articles
in the Modern section of the United States History for Kids website provides historical facts and information about the
important historical events
that occurred from 1990 - Present. The following video will give you additional important facts, history and dates about the
personal and political lives of all the US Presidents of the New
Nation Era, adding to your knowledge of United States History.
Modern Era: 1990 -
Present
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