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1/20/2001

George W. Bush is inaugurated as the 43rd President of the United States.

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9/11/2001

Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, killing nearly 3,000 people.

In the following days, Bush sent military troops to the site and comforted the nation.

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January, 2002

Bush delivers his "Axis of Evil" speech, warning of the threats posed by Iran, Iraq, and North Korea's pursuit of weapons of mass destruction

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05/24/2002

Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty is signed by Bush

Between U.S. and Russia

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5/1/2003

Bush declares an end to major combat operations in Iraq with the infamous "Mission Accomplished" banner.

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06/17/2003

Department of Justice prohibits racial profiling in Federal law enforcement. This action fulfilled Bush's promise to end racial profiling in 2001.

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11/05/2003

Late-Term Abortion is banned after Bush signed the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban bill.

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October, 2004

The second presidential debate between George W. Bush and John Kerry focuses on foreign policy and national security, shaping public perceptions leading up to the election.

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11/04/2004

George W. Bush was re-elected into presidency

defeated John F. Kennedy

Won 50.7% of popular vote

Won 53.2% of electoral vote

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8/29/2005

Hurricane Katrina hits the Gulf Coast hard, showing problems in getting ready for disasters and pointing out differences in wealth across the country.

Bush responded by:

Sending a $10.5 billion relief package

Ordering 7,200 troops to assist with the relief

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Signs reauthorization of USA Patriot Act

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Signs reauthorization of USA Patriot Act

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3/9/2006

Bush signs the Patriot Act reauthorization, extending controversial surveillance and law enforcement powers

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Signs reauthorization of USA Patriot Act

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10/26/2006

Bush signs the Secure Fence Act of 2006, placing barriers and fences along the southern border of the United States.

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1/11/2007

Bush announces the "surge" strategy in Iraq, deploying additional troops to stabilize the country and put an end to violence.

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4/16/2007

A student massacred 32 and committed suicide shortly after.

Bush responded in a speech in the Cassell Coliseum offered his condolences to the survivors of the deadliest shooting on a U.S. college campus at the time.

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02/13/2008

Bush signs the Economic Stimulus Act.

provides tax rebates for middle-low income taxpayers

Provides tax incentives to stimulate business investment

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11/04/2008

Barack Obama wins the presidential election, defeating Republican candidate John McCain, marking the end of the Bush presidency and the beginning of a new era in American politics.