In 2013, the United States was in the midst of the Obama presidency, and the country was experiencing a period of economic recovery following the Great Recession. Social media was becoming increasingly popular, with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram all gaining traction. The Black Lives Matter movement was gaining momentum, and the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, paving the way for same-sex marriage to become legal in the United States. The #MeToo movement was beginning to gain traction, and the Affordable Care Act was passed.
