Washington in the 2000s

The Party Animals and Borf Leave Their Mark on DC Streets

In the early 2000s, D.C. experienced a vibrant and lighthearted transformation as colorful statues of elephants and donkeys, symbolizing democracy, adorned the streets, bringing joy and fostering conversations about art and democracy. Meanwhile, mysterious street art emerged, attributed to an enigmatic figure known as Borf.

The Party Animals and Borf Leave Their Mark on DC Streets

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    Washington in the 2000s

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    WETA revisits the major events, people and developments that shaped Washington at the dawn of the new millennium. From 9/11 and the D.C. sniper to the return of Major League Baseball and a baby panda’s birth, the region experienced great highs and lows. Meanwhile, a massive wave of investment and growth transformed Washington into a hip foodie mecca, as traces of the old D.C. grew fainter.

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