1. Energy Crisis 73 Jimmy Carter Camp David Accords
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Jimmy Carter
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Camp David Accords
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ERA marchers continued their efforts in the 70’s
Gerald Ford had the difficult task of following Nixon
The “wave” of inflation was too much for Ford’s WIN program
American Embassy hostages taken in the Iranian revolution
President Carter with the leaders of Israel and Egypt at the Camp David Accords peace talks.
Environmental become concerned after a near accident at Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant
President Jimmy Carter and wife walking to their Inauguration
Religious revolution in Iran makes Ayatollah Khomeini the leader

2. Conservative Policies Continue
Reagan Revolution 74
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Conservative Policies Continue
Fall of Communism
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Oliver North prepares to testify in the Iran-Contra Affair
Cartoon about the conservative policies of the Reagan and Bush terms
Regan’s economic plan called for reduced taxes to increase business incentive.
National Debt soars to new heights in the 80’s
Apple Computers bring the computer to your home
Part of the Desert Storm Operation to eject Iraq from Kuwait in 1991
1984 Vice-Presidential Candidate Geraldine Ferraro
AIDS epidemic kills millions around the world

3. Election of 1992 75 Contract with America Modern America
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Contract with America
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Republicans introduce the Contract with America, which promises a balanced budget and lower taxes
President Clinton faces a crowd of Republicans who control Congress
Domestic Terrorists bombed the Federal Building in Oklahoma City
Bill and Hillary Clinton
President Clinton had to share the power of government with the Republican led Congress for most of his term.
Booming economic outlooks created a steadily increasing Stock Market
Technology became a indispensable part of many Americans lives.
“Google It” becomes part of the American language.

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Election of Barack Obama
George Bush’s tax policy and war against Iraq have caused lots of debate within the nation
Attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade City on Sept. 11, 2002 killed thousands
After the Sept. 11 attacks, a surge of patriotism swept the nation
Part of the 2002 Election troubles was the system voters used to cast ballots
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama waged a hard campaign for the Democratic nomination
Financial troubles and a major recession led to massive bank failures and government support
Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast and New Orleans
Barack Obama is the first minority President of the United States