The past 20 years, in 20 striking photos
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This article is part of The Week's 20th anniversary section, looking back at how the world has changed since our first issue was published in April 2001.
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Jacob Lambert is the art director of TheWeek.com. He was previously an editor at MAD magazine, and has written and illustrated for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Weekly, and The Millions.
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