Dean For America 2004 Tapestry

Howard Dean began his presidential big at number eight of a dozen potential Democrat contenders in May 2002. In March 2003 he gave a speech critical of party leadership at the California Democratic Convention that attracted the attention of grassroots activists and set the tone of his candidacy. By Fall 2003, Dean had become the front-runner, with an army of supporters known as 'Deaniacs' behind him. Things were looking good for Dean, but at an energetic rally on the evening of January 19, 2004, Dean emitted a shrieking scream that many claim ended his political career. The “Dean Scream,” as it quickly came to be known, was a unique and revealing moment in early-21st century American politics.