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2018294 minPG-13documentary

4.6/ 10(47 ratings)• TMDB

Technology Innovation Geopolitics Warfare

The 2000s

2018294 minPG-13documentary

4.6/ 10(47 ratings)• TMDB

Barack Obama's election in 2008, the rise of social media, and the financial crisis defined the transformative events of the 2000s in the United States.

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Barack Obama's election in 2008, the rise of social media, and the financial crisis defined the transformative events of the 2000s in the United States.

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Jeff Chang

Louie Gohmert

Louie Gohmertcast

Barack Obama

Barack Obamacast

Tom Daschle

Tom Daschlecast

Carl Levin

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Barack Obama’s election in 2008 marked a significant moment in U.S. history. The 2000s saw major events that shaped the nation. President George W. Bush led the war on terror and responded to Hurricane Katrina. The decade also witnessed the rise of social media and the launch of the iPhone. Hip-hop gained prominence, and television experienced a creative renaissance. The financial crisis further defined the era, impacting millions across the country.

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