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June 8 – A United States Coast Guard helicopter crashes near Humboldt Bay, California; all four crew members perish. June 12 – The United States Department of the Treasury unveils a new $50 bill, meant to be more difficult to counterfeit. June 13 – A jury sentences Timothy McVeigh to death for his part in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
January 20, 1997 — President Clinton and Vice President Gore begin their second terms. 1997 — Sparked by a global economic crisis scare, the Dow Jones Industrial Average follows world markets and plummets 554.26, or 7.18%, to 7,161.15. 1998 — In the 1998 United States elections, the Republicans hold both the House and the Senate.
1997 in the United States by state or territory (56 C) 1997 events in the United States by month (13 C) 1997 disestablishments in the United States (44 C, 19 P)
In March 1993, a massive storm, known as the "Storm of the Century" or "Superstorm" struck the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. The storm set low pressure records; produced hurricane-force winds, storm surge, and killer tornadoes in Florida; and produced snowfall up to 2 feet (61 cm) across many portions of the Eastern United States.
From left, clockwise: the movie set of Titanic, the highest-grossing movie in history at the time; Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is published; Comet Hale-Bopp passes by Earth and becomes one of the most observed comets of the 20th century; Golden Bauhinia Square, where sovereignty of Hong Kong is handed over from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China; the Central ...
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The following is a list of timelines of United States presidencies. ... 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000–2001; ... History of the United States presidency
Throughout its history, the United States has engaged in numerous military conflicts. The country has officially declared war on foreign nations on five occasions. Additionally, the United States Congress and the United Nations Security Council have authorized and funded various military engagements. In the military, specific names are assigned ...