Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty is signed by Bush

• Between U.S. and Russia

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.

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

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

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

George W. Bush was re-elected into presidency

• defeated John F. Kennedy

• Won 50.7% of popular vote

• Won 53.2% of electoral vote

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

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

Bush signs the Economic Stimulus Act.

• provides tax rebates for middle-low income taxpayers

• Provides tax incentives to stimulate business investment

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.