Person of the Year 2009
The story of the year was a weak economy that could have been much, much weaker. How the mild-mannered man who runs the Federal Reserve prevented an economic catastrophe
The Apollo 8 Astronauts
1968
The Apollo 8 astronauts — Jim Lovell, William Anders and Frank Borman — were the first men to orbit the moon
Jim Lovell: "[Person of the Year] always reminded me of a very significant milestone. We were able to complete a very turbulent year by doing something that was respected and honored, not just in the U.S. but by the whole world."
William Anders: "The main objective — contrary to what a lot of people think — was to beat the Russians to the moon. [Being named Person of the Year] was really a wake-up call that Apollo 8 was bigger than just beating the commies."
Special Features:
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To Our Readers
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Q&A with Ben Bernanke
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Stanley McChrystal
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The Chinese Worker
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Nancy Pelosi
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Usain Bolt
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People Who Mattered
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Fond Farewells
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Bernanke Up Close
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Inside the Fed
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Bernanke's Life
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History of the Fed
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Why TIME Chose Ben Bernanke
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Joe Klein on General Stanley McChrystal
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How the Fed Works
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Persons of Years Past
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Person of the Year 2008:
Barack Obama -
Person of the Year 1927 - 2009
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