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World in 2000 as Predicted in 1910. Illustrations by French artist Villemard in 1910 of how he imagined the future to be in the year 2000.

World in 2000 as Predicted in 1910

In the 21st century, in order to control traffic jams in the air, there will be more and more flying policemen. Firemen will be equipped with “bat wings” to be able to easily access top floors and roofs. Just one for the road… Wars will be fought by “combat cars”. Schools will be equipped with audio books. Exhibition. The Trail of Tears and the Forced Relocation of the Cherokee Nation. He caravan was ready to move out.

The Trail of Tears and the Forced Relocation of the Cherokee Nation

The wagons were lined up. The mood was somber. One who was there reported that "there was a silence and stillness of the voice that betrayed the sadness of the heart. "

Ancient history

NMAI Codetalkers. Family history. The Wise Guide : Subject to Change. Recent hyperspectral imaging of Thomas Jefferson’s rough draft of the Declaration of Independence has clearly confirmed past speculation that Jefferson made an interesting word correction during his writing of the document, according to scientists in the Library of Congress’ Preservation Research and Testing Division (PRTD).

The Wise Guide : Subject to Change

Jefferson originally had written the phrase “our fellow-subjects.” But he apparently changed his mind. Over the word “subjects” he inked an alternative, the word “citizens.” The correction seems to illuminate an important moment for Jefferson and for a nation on the eve of breaking from monarchical rule: a moment when he reconsidered his choice of words and articulated the recognition that the people of the fledgling United States of America were no longer subjects of any nation, but citizens of an emerging democracy.