As the recount began for the Election of 2000, Florida would enter the national headlines. County by county, each vote was checked to confirm the correct totals. There were, however, a multitude of problems, including the infamous hanging chads (or dimpled or punctured chads) and even a South Florida riot.

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CNN Election 2000: Florida Recount

BROOKS BROTHERS RIOT

Al Gore concedes presidential election of 2000

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