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Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
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November 7, 2000
Contested election
Americans vote in the 2000 presidential election. Vote differentials in several states are exceedingly close, with the Democratic and Republican candidates disputing many of those counts, leaving the final result inconclusive.
December 12, 2000
Supreme Court halts recount
In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court stops the recount of votes in several contested Florida counties. The Democratic candidate, Vice President Albert Gore Jr., concedes the election, leaving Governor George W. Bush of Texas, the Republican candidate, as President-elect.
January 20, 2001
George W. Bush inaugurated
George W. Bush is inaugurated as the 43rd President of the United States. He is the second son of a President to occupy the Oval Office, the first being John Quincy Adams in 1825.
January 22, 2001
Bush bans abortion aid
In one of his first policy decisions, President Bush decides to reinstate the ban on aid to international groups performing or counseling on abortion. The ban was initiated by former President Ronald Reagan but is not enforced during the administration of President Bill Clinton.
January 29, 2001
Deregulating religious charities
By executive order, President Bush creates the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. The new office will work to ease regulations on religious charities and promote grass-roots efforts to tackle community issues such as aid to the poor and disadvantaged.
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Answer: After the rise of Islam led to the loss of Syria and Palestine, the Eastern Roman Empire became the smaller but culturally important byzantine Empire, which lasted until 1453.
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John F. Kennedy's main goal when founding the Peace Corps was to develop and improve unfavorable conditions in poorer countries and regions.
Kennedy strived to ensure that Americans volunteer their service to help eradicate starvation, poverty and poor living conditions in developing countries. The Peace Corps volunteers served other countries by building improved water systems and sewer systems, building and teaching in schools and implementing advanced agricultural methods.
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