U.S. History VIP 1990 by Marshall Barta

Iraq Invasion of Kuwait

w_carter_c — 2015-04-01 15:35:11 UTC

The Invasion of Kuwait, also known as the Iraq–Kuwait War, was a major conflict between Ba'athist Iraq and the Emerate of Kuwait, which resulted in the seven-month-long Iraqi occupation of Kuwait, and subsequently led to direct military intervention by US-led forces in the Gulf War and the setting alight by Iraq of 600 kuwaiti oil well.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_Kuwait

George H.W. Bush

w_carter_c — 2015-04-01 15:36:41 UTC

George Herbert Walker Bush is a retired American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. A Republican he had previously served as the 43rdVice President of the United States(1981–1989), a congressman, an ambassador, and Director of Central Intelligence. He is the oldest living former President and Vice President. He is also the last living former President who is a veteran of World War II Bush is often referred to as "George H. W. Bush", "Bush 41", "Bush the Elder", or "George Bush Sr." to distinguish him from his son, former President George W. Bush.Prior to his son's presidency, he was known simply as George Bush or President Bush.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_H._W._Bush

U.S. International trade policies

marshallbarta — 2015-04-01 15:36:43 UTC

Foreign trade of the United States comprises the international imports and exports of the United States, one of the world's most significant economic markets. The country is among the top three global importers and exporters.

The regulation of trade is constitutionally vested in the United States Congress. After the Great Depression, the country emerged as among the most significant global trade policy-makers, and it is now a partner to a number of international trade agreements, including the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the International Trade Organization (ITO). Gross U.S. assets held by foreigners were $16.3 trillion as of the end of 2006 (over 100% of GDP).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_trade_of_the_United_States

Colin Powell

w_carter_c — 2015-04-01 15:37:27 UTC

Colin Powell

w_carter_c — 2015-04-01 15:37:29 UTC

Colin Luther Powell is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army He was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving under U.S. Presient George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005, the first African American to serve in that position. During his military career, Powell also served as National Security Advisor (1987–1989), as Commander of the U.S Army Forces Command (1989) and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993), holding the latter position during the Persian Gulf War. He was the first, and so far the only, African American to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and was the first of two consecutive African American office-holders to hold the key administration position of U.S. Secretay of State

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Powell

U.S. free enterprise system

marshallbarta — 2015-04-01 15:37:39 UTC

The U.S. economic system of free enterprise operates according to five main principles: the freedom to choose our businesses, the right to private property, the profit motive, competition, and consumer sovereignty.

http://www.socialstudieshelp.com/eco_Free_enterprise.htm

Effects of Internet on Economic Development in Americ

2015-04-01 15:38:00 UTC

The Internet has greatly impacted economic development in America, because

now people can buy and sell things online. People who sell products for money

do not have to have an established business, but instead can sell them through

websites such as ebay. It is also easier for people to buy products that not many stores

may have in stock.

Operation Desert Storm and the Persian Gulf War

w_carter_c — 2015-04-01 15:38:19 UTC

The Gulf War (2 August 1990 – 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield (2 August 1990 – 17 January 1991), for operations leading to the buildup of troops and defense of Saudi Arabia and Operation Desert Storm (17 January 1991 – 28 February 1991) in its combat phase, was a war waged by coalition forces from 34 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_War

NAFTA

marshallbarta — 2015-04-01 15:39:11 UTC

an agreement signed by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, creating a trilateral rules-based trade bloc in North America. The agreement came into force on January 1, 1994.^[3] It superseded the Canada–United States Free Trade Agreement between the U.S. and Canada.^[4]

NAFTA has two supplements: the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC) and the North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Free_Trade_Agreement

The Republican Revolution

marshallbarta — 2015-04-01 15:40:21 UTC

the Republican Party (GOP) success in the 1994 U.S. midterm elections,^[1] which resulted in a net gain of 54 seats in the House of Representatives, and a pickup of eight seats in the Senate. The day after the election, Democratic Senator Richard Shelby of Alabama changed parties, becoming a Republican.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_Revolution

The Collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War

w_carter_c — 2015-04-01 15:41:02 UTC

The dissolution of the Soviet Union was formally enacted on December 26, 1991, as a result of the declaration no. 142-H of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union, acknowledging the independence of the erstwhile Soviet republics and creating the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) – although five of the signatories ratified it much later or not at all. On the previous day, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, the eighth and last leader of the Soviet Union, resigned, declared his office extinct, and handed over its powers – including control of the Soviet nuclear missle launching codes – to Russian President Bored Yeltsin. That evening at 7:32 p.m., the Soviet Flag was lowered from the Kremlin for the last time and replaced with the pre-revolutionary Russian Flag.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dissolution_of_the_Soviet_Union

The General Agreement of Tariffs and Trade (GATT

marshallbarta — 2015-04-01 15:41:34 UTC

set of multilateral trade agreements aimed at the abolition of quotas and the reduction of tariff duties among the contracting nations.

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/228333/General-Agreement-on-Tariffs-and-Trade-GATT

Bill Clinton

w_carter_c — 2015-04-01 15:42:07 UTC

William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III, August 19, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United Sates from 1993 to 2001. Previously, he served as Governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 and 1983 to 1992, and the state's Attorney General from 1977 to 1979. A member of the Democratic Party, ideologically Clinton was a New Democrat New Democrat, and many of his policies reflected a centrist Third Way philosophy of governance.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Clinton

Technological Innovations in Free Enterprise System

2015-04-01 15:42:19 UTC

The Free Enterprise system is good for many technological advancements

and innovations, because people have the freedom to be creative and invent

new products that were never thought of before.

Ross Perot of the Reform Party

w_carter_c — 2015-04-01 15:43:08 UTC

The Reform Party of the United States of America (RPUSA), generally known as the Reform Party USA or the Reform Party, is a politcal in the United States, founded in 1995 by Ross Perot. Perot said Americans were disillusioned with the state of politics—as being corrupt and unable to deal with vital issues—and desired a viable alternative to the Republican and Democratic Parties. The party has nominated different candidates over the years, such as founder Ross Perot, Pat Buchanan, and Rapl Nader. The party's most significant victory came when Jesse Ventura was elected governor of Minnesota in 1998.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reform_Party_of_the_United_States_of_America

World Trade Organization (WTO)

marshallbarta — 2015-04-01 15:43:20 UTC

the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business.

https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/whatis_e/whatis_e.htm

1992 presidential election, and the impact of third parties on presidential elections

w_carter_c — 2015-04-01 15:43:57 UTC

The United States presidential election of 1992 was the 52nd quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 3, 1992. There were three major candidates: Incumbent Republican President George H. W. Bush; Democratic Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton and Independent Texas businessman Ross Perot.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_1992

Bill Gates

marshallbarta — 2015-04-01 15:45:58 UTC

Gates is one of the best-known entrepreneurs of the personal computer revolution. Gates has been criticized for his business tactics, which have been considered anti-competitive, an opinion which has in some cases been upheld by numerous court rulings

Sam Walton

marshallbarta — 2015-04-01 15:46:20 UTC

In 1998, Walton was included in Time's list of 100 most influential people of the 20th Century.^[25] Walton was honored for all his pioneering efforts in retail in March 1992, when he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George H. W. Bush.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Walton#Legacy

Contributions of Hillary Clinton

2015-04-01 15:46:58 UTC

Hillary Clinton was the First Lady of the USA

during the 90s when Bill Clinton was president.

She was very strong about her beliefs for equal

rights for women and she also helped develop the

Clinton heath care plan in 1993.

Estee Lauder

marshallbarta — 2015-04-01 15:48:11 UTC

She was the co-founder, along with her husband, Joseph Lauter (later Lauder),^[2] of Estée Lauder Companies, her eponymous cosmetics company. Lauder was the only woman on Time magazine's 1998 list of the 20 most influential business geniuses of the 20th century. She was the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She was inducted to the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame in 1988.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Est%C3%A9e_Lauder_(businesswoman)#Career

Robert Johnson

marshallbarta — 2015-04-01 15:49:55 UTC

His landmark recordings in 1936 and 1937 display a combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that has influenced later generations of musicians.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Johnson

Vernon J. Baker

2015-04-01 15:50:29 UTC

Vernon J. Baker served in the US military for 27 years.

He was the first African American to be awarded the Medal

of Honor for his heroic actions during the second World

War

Lionel Sosa

marshallbarta — 2015-04-01 15:50:59 UTC

Sosa helped U.S. Senator John Tower win his 1978 re-election bid with 37% of the
Hispanic vote; no Republican in Texas had ever won more than 8%. Soon clients
like Bacardi rum, Dr Pepper and Coors beer came seeking his advice on how to woo
the Latino market, eventually turning Sosa & Associates into the largest
Hispanic advertising agency in the U.S. At one point it was billing more than
$100 million annually.

http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2008201_2008200_2008222,00.html

Computers and Internet

marshallbarta — 2015-04-01 15:54:08 UTC

Advanced Internet technologies spread rapidly in businesses across the country—in small cities, sprawling suburbs, and dense urban hubs. Although this sparked wage and employment spurts everywhere, the gains were far more striking in regions that were already well off

http://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/what_has_the_internet_done_for_the_economy

Clinton's Impeachment

2015-04-01 15:56:21 UTC

The effects of Clinton's impeachment and scandals in 1998 were that of distrust among American Citizens towards the US government. Many people lost respect for the government because of the president's behavior.

Supreme Court Ruling of 2000

w_carter_c — 2015-04-01 16:39:14 UTC

Court reverses Florida Supreme Court decision ordering manual recount of ballots. Majority of justices (7–2) agree that recount violates Constitution's equal protection and due process guarantees, since counting standards varied among counties. Court remands case to Florida Supreme Court for remedy but, in 5-4 split, maintains that deadline for recount ends at midnight. Decision effectively ends presidential election.

Read more: Notable Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, 2000–2001 Term http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0878702.html#ixzz3W4nn5YWc