History: November 8 (#4)

History: November 8 (#4)
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November 8, 2016 Donald Trump is elected the 45th President of the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton, the first woman ever to receive a major party's nomination.

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On November 8, in the year 2016: Donald Trump is el ected the 45th President of the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton, the first woman ever to receive a major party's nomination. Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is an American politician, lawyer, and diplomat.

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Why November 8, 2016 matters: Donald Trump is elected the 45th Pre sident of the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton, the first woman ever to receive a major party's nomination. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: November 8, 2016 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Donald Trump is elected the 45th President of the United States, defeating Hillary Clinton, the first woman ever to receive a major party's nomination. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Clinton (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)