The 21st century is barely into its teens, but it has already played host to a series of stunning political cataclysms. Mark McKinnon on the most momentous dates thus far.
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Dec. 12, 2000
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Sept. 11, 2001
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Chris Hondros
Aug. 29, 2005
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Nov. 7, 2006
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Aug. 29, 2008
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Oct. 3, 2008
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Nov. 4, 2008
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Jan. 19, 2010
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March 23, 2010
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