The major historical events that I remember are interwoven.I will briefly summarize them.It was in 2001 that George W. Bush became the president of united States of America.(2001 to 2009) He took over from President Bill Clinton. And on September 11th 2001 terrorists attacked USA nearly 3000 people were massacred and 600 people were injured. This happened mainly in New York and a little damage in Washington DC. No way will a lion allow flies to enter its eyes without paying heavily for it.
So all of these provocations on USA eventually led to Iraq war that started in 2003 and ended in 2011.On December 30th 2006 president Saddam Hussain of Iraq was killed execution style. President Bush became known as a war president during his era.

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There was another historical event that I can never forget. In 1999 governor Gray Davis became the governor of California.( 1999 to 2003) He signed the law that set the ratio of one nurse to six patients. California was the first State to require hospitals to meet fixed nurse to six patients ratio.It was an unforgettable day for nurse from 14 or 15patients down to six patients per nurse . Nurses were extremely happy that the bill eventually became effective after a year plus.

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This is governor Gray Davis that signed into law one nurse to six patients ratio.