21st Century

Chronological Moments Featured on Pol Light Blog from the 21st Century

2018

Barack Obama Gives Gifts at Children's Hospital (December 19, 2018)
Robert Dole Salutes Casket of George H.W. Bush (December 4, 2018)
Muriel Bowser Adopts a Baby (May 21, 2018)

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2017

Donald Trump Presides Over Lighting of National Christmas Tree (November 30, 2017)
Donald Trump Donates $1 Million Dollars to Hurricane Harvey Relief (August 31, 2017)
Mike Pence Donates Blood (June 20, 2017)
Gina Raimondo Shares Dinner with Syrian Refugees (February 1, 2017)
Michelle Obama's Final Speech as First Lady (January 6, 2017)

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2016

Clinton and Trump at 2016 Al Smith Dinner (October 20, 2016)
Chris Murphy Filibusters Over Gun Control Reform (June 15-16, 2016)
Steve Daines Helps Family Adopt a Child from Congo (May 13, 2016)
Marco Rubio Stops Rally to Pray for Elderly Man who Collapsed (February 19, 2016)
Joe Biden Joins Facebook to Promote Cancer Initiative (February 4, 2016)
Ted Cruz Shares About Addiction Problems in His Family (February 4, 2016)
Andrew Cuomo Helps Driver Stranded in Snow (January 23, 2016)
Marco Rubio Answers an Atheist's Concerns about His Christian Faith (January 18, 2016)

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2015

Jeb Bush Speaks Spanish in Video for Hispanic Heritage Month (September 14, 2015)
Michael Dukakis Picks Up Trash Around Boston (August 10, 2015)
Michelle Obama Opens Special Olympics (July 25, 2015)
Tom Harkin is Grand Marshall for Disability Pride Parade (July 12, 2015)
Brian Calley Takes Polar Plunge for Special Olympics (March 5, 2015)

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2014

George W. Bush Kisses Nurse Who Survived Ebola (November 7, 2014)
Joni Ernst Reports for National Guard Duty 2 Days After Election (November 6, 2014)
Elise Stefanik Becomes Youngest Women Ever Elected to Congress (November 4, 2014)
Ann Romney Launches Center for Neurological Studies (October 14, 2014)
Marty Flynn Uses Gun to Fend Off Would Be Robber (October 14, 2014)
Hillary Clinton Comforts Military Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones (October 1, 2014)
Jimmy Carter Teaches Sunday School (September 28, 2014)
Rick Snyder Walks Mackinac Bridge with Robot (September 1, 2014)
Pat Quinn Helps Dog Get Adopted (August 19, 2014)
John Kitzhaber Helps Save Woman's Life (May 5, 2014)
Terry Brandstad Issues Proclamation for Day of Prayer (April 8, 2014)
Bill Cassidy Helps Sick Airline Passenger (April 7, 2014)
Barack Obama Launches My Brother's Keeper Initiative (February 27, 2014)
Cory Booker Helps Rescue Freezing Dog (January 23, 2014)

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2013

George W. Bush Writes Letter to Alabama Kicker (December 3, 2013)
Mike Pence Rings Bells for The Salvation Army (December 3, 2013)
John Kasich Declares Scarlet Letter Saturday (November 29, 2013)
Steve King Helps Veterans Visit Their Memorial (October 1, 2013)
Ted Cruz Reads to His Children from Senate Floor (September 24, 2013)
George H.W. Bush Shaves Head to Support Young Cancer Patient (July 24, 2013)
Robert Dole Shares About Turning 90 (July 22, 2013)
Rick Snyder Authorizes Detroit Bankruptcy (July 18, 2013)
Barack Obama Says Broccoli is Favorite Food (July 9, 2013)
Nikki Haley Speaks of Being Abused as Child (July 8, 2013)
Mark Warner Helps Family Receive Soldiers Medals After 70 Years (March 22, 2013)
John Boehner Keeps Capitol Tours Open (March 7, 2013)
Rand Paul Returns $600,000 to Treasury (February 20, 2013)
Chris Christie Secretly Has Weight-Loss Surgery (February, 2013)
Ken Cuccinelli Saves Trucker From Fire (January 25, 2013)
Gordon Smith's Mental Illness Awareness Campaign (January 23, 2013)

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2012

Kevin O'Toole Gives Boy Replacement iPad (December 24, 2012)
Michelle Obama's Letter to Newtown, CT (December 20, 2012)
Barack Obama Responds to Newton, CT School Shooting (December 14, 2012)
Joseph Lieberman Shares About His Jewish Faith (December 9, 2012)
Cory Booker to Live off Food Stamps for a Week (December 4, 2012)
Barbara Bush's Post-Mortem on 2012 Election (November 15, 2012)
Obama and Romney at 2012 Alfred Smith Dinner (October 18, 2012)
Andy Harris Saves a 2 Year Olds Life (August 26, 2012)
Clifton Truman Daniel Visits Japan (August 4, 2012)
George W. Bush's Quiet Service in Zambia (July, 2012)
Hillary Clinton Supports Child Survival in Congo (June 14, 2012)
George H.W. Bush Celebrates 88th Birthday (June 12, 2012)
Jill Biden Children's Book on Son's Deployment (June, 2012)
Joe Biden Shares About Losing Wife and Daughter (May 25, 2012)
Jim Blanchard Encourages Giving Back to Alma Mater (April 13, 2012)
Charles Schumer Helps Reunite Marine with Dog (March, 2012)
Dick Cheney Receives Heart Transplant (March 24, 2012)
Barbara Mikulski Becomes Longest Serving Woman in History of Congress (March 17, 2012)
Richard Codey Spends Night Undercover in Homeless Shelter (March 6, 2012)
Gabrielle Giffords Steps Down from Congress (January 25, 2012)

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2011

Marco Rubio Catches Nancy Reagan as She Falls (August 23, 2011)
Bill Clinton Becomes a Vegan (August 18, 2011)
Rick Perry Organizes Prayer Event for America (August 6, 2011)
George W. Bush Creates W100K Bikeride for Veterans (April 25, 2011
Scott Brown Shares About Being Abused as a Child (February 17, 2011)
Kirsten Gillibrand Helps Haiti Cancer Patient (February, 2011)
Roy Blunt Adopts Homeless Dog (January 21, 2011)

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2010

John and Teresa Heinz Kerry Discuss Her Breast Cancer (February 10, 2010)
Michelle Obama's Let's Move Initiative (February 9, 2010)
Rick Santorum's Advice on Trisomy 18 (Spring, 2010)
Bill Clinton Leads Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort (January, 2010)

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2009

George H.W. Bush Skydives on 85th Birthday (June 12, 2009)
John Conyers Helps Grieving Family Travel to Funeral (June 2009)
Barack Obama Welcomes New Dog Bo to White House (April 14, 2009)

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2008

George W. Bush's Dog Barney Stars in Final Video (December 15, 2008)
John McCain Concedes 2008 Presidential Election (November 4, 2008)
Obama and McCain at the 2008 Alfred Smith Dinner (October 16, 2008)
Jennifer Granholm Rides Bicycle to Work (July 3, 2008)

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2007

Ted Kulongoski Lives on Food Stamp Diet for a Week (April 23, 2007)

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2006

Gerald Ford Becomes Longest Living President (November 12, 2006)

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2005

Al Gore Rescues 270 Katrina Victims (September 3, 2005)

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2004

Arnold Schwarzenneger Governs for No Salary
Bill Clinton Helps Raise Money for Columbine Memorial (July 20, 2004)
Bill and Hillary Clinton Share About Marriage Counseling (June 22, 2004)

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2003

Mitt Romney Helps Rescue Boaters (July 5, 2003)
Edward Brook Raises Male Breast Cancer Awareness (June 4, 2003)
John Kerry's Victory Over His Prostate Cancer (February 12, 2003)

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2002

Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries Formed

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2001

George W. Bush's White House Tee Ball Initiative

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