The Great Depression - A severe economic downturn that lasted from 1929 to the late 1930s, causing widespread unemployment and poverty.
The Watergate Scandal - A political scandal in the 1970s that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon
The Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster - The explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members.
The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks - Coordinated attacks on September 11, 2001, that targeted the World Trade Center and Pentagon, leading to significant loss of life and shaping U.S. foreign policy.
The Enron Scandal - The collapse of Enron Corporation in 2001 due to accounting fraud and unethical practices, leading to financial losses for investors
Hurricane Katrina - A devastating hurricane in 2005 that caused massive destruction and loss of life, exposing flaws in disaster response and recovery efforts.
The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill - An environmental disaster in 2010, resulting from an oil well explosion, causing one of the largest marine oil spills in history.
The Financial Crisis of 2008 - A global financial meltdown triggered by the subprime mortgage crisis, leading to a severe economic downturn and systemic risks in the financial sector.