Attack on World Trade Centers resulted in U.S. War on Terror; invasion of Afghanistan
violated liberties of Japanese-American citizens provided by the 14th Amerndment
Kennedy ordered a naval blockade of Cuba to prevent shipment of Soviet nuclear missiles
Reagan illegally sold weapons to Iran in exchange for hostages and sent money to Contras in Nicaragua
Nixon attempted to cover up information, led to growing cynicism of loss of trust toward the government
September 11, 2001Cuban Missile CrisisWatergateIran-Contra AffairJapanese-American Internment Camps
These events all had significant impacts on American society and the government. The attack on the World Trade Centers on September 11, 2001 led to the U.S. War on Terror and the invasion of Afghanistan, changing U.S. foreign policy and security measures.
The violation of the liberties of Japanese-American citizens during World War II, provided by the 14th Amendment, showed the darker side of American history and the impact of fear and prejudice during times of war.
Kennedy's order of a naval blockade of Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis showed the gravity of the Cold War tensions and the potential for nuclear war.
Reagan's illegal actions during the Iran-Contra Affair tarnished his presidency and raised questions about the transparency and ethics of the government.
Nixon's attempted cover-up during the Watergate scandal led to a loss of trust in the government and a growing cynicism among the American public.
Overall, these events demonstrate the complexities and challenges faced by the U.S. government in times of crisis and the importance of upholding democratic values and principles.