Democratic candidate Joe Biden in the foreground, Republican candidate Donald Trump in the background (Credit: Below the Sky/Shutterstock)
History usually happens at a leisurely pace, with major events months or even years apart. But this year, it seems like someone has pushed fast-forward, with significant events coming on a weekly or even daily basis. One company is now selling a T-shirt declaring “THIS IS MY LIVING IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES SHIRT.”
The announcement on July 21, 2024, that Joe Biden would withdraw from the presidential race was the latest in a dizzying series of major domestic events in 2024. Here’s a brief list:
While 2024’s fast pace of events is rare in American history, it’s not unique.
