2004:George W Bush has won a second term as president of the United States, beating his Democratic rival, John Kerry.  Bush&#x27;s second term in office were marked by several high-profile resignations. Among them Secretary of State, Colin Powell,  His successor was the Condoleezza Rice - the first black woman to serve in the office. Overshadowed by the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina,his administration failed, leaving tens of thousands of mainly poor Americans living in appalling…