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Time has published the cover with ‘2020’ crossed out (Photo: Time)
American Time magazine called 2020 the worst year in modern American history. One of the reasons was the coronavirus pandemic. The publication has published a cover with a crossed out inscription “2020”.
“American history has had its worst years and, of course, the worst years in world history, but most of us who live today have seen nothing like this,” the article says.
“This is the story of the year that you will never want to read again. If a If 2020 were a dystopian movie, you’d probably turn it off after 20 minutes. This year has not been as exciting as the fictional apocalypse. Daily life, in addition to being riddled with pain, seemed incredibly ordinary and routine turned against us … Our most debilitating threat this year was the feeling of helplessness. Although people tend to believe in their strength, Americans in particular believe that they can overcome any crisis, ”the article says.
The United States ranks first in the number of COVID-19 patients. Since the start of the pandemic, more than 15 million infections have been identified in the country. The death toll is approaching 300,000. During the past day, the United States set a new record: more than 255,000 cases of infection were recorded. US President-elect Joe Biden said the economic recovery was slowing and called on Congress to pass another law to combat the coronavirus.
Time also notes that 2020 claimed the lives of people important to the United States. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died in September. With their participation, decisions were made affirming women’s right to abortion, the constitutionality of same-sex marriage, and the rights of racial minorities.
In the summer, John Lewis, a human rights activist, one of the leaders in the fight to desegregate and an organizer of the March on Washington in 1963, passed away. Then, 200 to 300 thousand people marched to the Lincoln Memorial in downtown of the city, where Martin Luther King gave a speech, which was called “IN I have a dream. “
In May, an African American named George Floyd was killed during his arrest. He was suspected of using a counterfeit bill. Police officer Derek Chauvin, trying to neutralize the man, pressed his knee to his neck and ignored his complaints about the inability to breathe. Floyd died in a Minneapolis hospital. Video footage of the incident quickly spread on social media. Floyd’s death sparked massive actions in the United States demanding an investigation into the incident and an end to police violence in the country. The demonstrations turned into riots and clashes with the police.
“Optimism – our most ridiculous and important feature. It is not always morning in the United States. Sometimes you have to go through a dark moment in front of him, ”concludes the Time columnist.
