Historic Documents of 2000 is Volume 29 in the celebrated Historic Documents series - the series that makes primary source research easy for historians, researchers, students, and interested lay readers alike. This is a collection of more than 80 important documents issued during 2000, each preceded by an introductory essay that captures the crucial events of 2000 as reflected in the year's most significant documents: the legislation, speeches, essays, and reflections that made history.
Documents are arranged chronologically and are accompanied by explanatory introductions to help readers understand the context and implications of each document. For experienced researchers and students alike, a detailed table of contents and a cumulative five-year index provide easy access to information.
2000 edition entries include: Clinton's last state of the union address, drug prices, dietary guidelines, gay rights in Vermont, water on Mars, Microsoft litigation, the human genome, air safety, Democratic and Republican party platforms and convention highlights, FDA on RU-486, Firestone tire hearings, November elections and the aftermath including Supreme Court decision, medical privacy, and mergers including AOL with Time Warner.