Persian Gulf War

Iraq seized Kuwait

August 2nd 1990-Iraq invades and takes Kuwait
US sent forces to protect saudi Arabia
The Allies Attack
Operations desert storm - Us and allies attack Jan 17 1991
Iraq Agreed to Withdraw after 42 days of fighting
Clinton Presidency
Domestic Policy
Struggled with both healthcare and gays in the military
He and the republican congress passed legislation requiring a balanced budget.
Attempted to reduce deficit.
December 1998-Impeached for perjury and obstruction of justice
Foreign Policy
NAFTA- North American Free Trade Agreement
Eliminated Tariffs and other barriers to trade with Canada and
Mexico
Election of 2000
Republican Nominee - George Bush - Governor of Texas
Democratic Nominee- Al Gore - VP under clinton
Bush wins one of the closest elections in history
came down to Florida, Bush won by 537 Votes
9/11
Al-qaeda terrorist group responsible for the attack
coordinated attack- 4 US commercial hijacked
2 flown into the world trade center (NYC) 1 into the pentagon, 1 crashed into PA
2996 died