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2000: Life in America 25 Years Ago

March 4, 2025 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

New Year's Eve 2000

Travel back to the year 2000, when America stood on the cusp of the 21st century. The Election Of 2000dawn of the internet age was in full swing, with AOL chatrooms, Napster, and the first major dot-com bubble shaping how people connected and consumed media.

Y2K fears loomed large, but the new millennium arrived without the predicted chaos. Politically, the nation witnessed one of the most contentious presidential elections in history, as the Supreme Court ultimately decided the Bush-Gore race.

Among the famous people who left us in 2000 were Hedy Lamarr, Steve Allen, Walter Matthau, and Charles Schulz.

2000 was also a landmark year in American popular culture. On television, Survivor revolutionized reality TV, while Gladiator dominated the big screen, winning the Academy Award for Best Picture. Meanwhile, NSYNC and Britney Spears were at the peak of their pop stardom, and the Nokia 3310 became the must-have cellphone of the year.

Consumer goods reflected the digital shift, as DVD players became AOL 2000increasingly popular, and gas prices hovered around $1.56 per gallon.

Fast-moving, nostalgic, and packed with surprises, this multimedia program offers a fresh perspective on the year 2000. Whether you remember the era vividly or want to learn what made it so pivotal, this engaging presentation is the perfect way to reflect on the cultural and historical milestones that shaped the early 21st century. Sign up today and take a step back to where it all began!

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