"Think of the items, the events and the ideas
of the
century that you would put into a time capsule, that you think
would really
represent the United States and the American century: A
transistor? [the
sounds of] Louis Armstrong's trumpet? A piece of the Berlin Wall?
Take
any of these items, and it alone could tell a story of the 20th
century.
It was, after all, the transistor that launched the Information
Age, and
enabled man to walk on the moon. It was Satchmo's trumpet that
heralded
the rise of jazz and of American music all over the world. And it
was
a broken block of concrete covered in graffiti from the Berlin
Wall that
announced the triumph of democracy over dictatorship. These are
just some
of the items that will be placed, along with the scores of other
objects
representing the ideas and innovations that shaped the American
century,
into our National Millennium Time Capsule."
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, December 31,
1999
The sounds of Louis Armstrong …a
photograph
of U.S. troops liberating a concentration camp…children's
art…women's
rights…the electronics revolution…the dream of Martin
Luther
King, Jr….transoceanic cable… broadcasts of the
Metropolitan
Opera…fiber stronger than steel…the literary works of
William
Faulkner…public commitment to education… the Hawaiian
State
flag…landing on the Moon …our diverse heritage…a
model
of the Liberty Bell and the freedom it represents…
What artifacts, ideas, or accomplishments represent America at
this time
in history? What hopes and dreams occupy the hearts of Americans
young
and old? President and Mrs. Clinton wanted to give Americans one
hundred
years from now a time capsule to help them answer those questions.
The
White House Millennium Council asked former presidential and
congressional
medal winners from diverse fields of accomplishment, as well as
students
from across the country, to describe what they think represents
America
at the end of the 20th century and to express their hopes for the
future.
Over 1,300 students and medallists responded.
President and Mrs. Clinton created the White House Millennium
Council
in 1997 with the theme "Honor the Past-Imagine the
Future."
They hoped to give every American an opportunity to mark the
millennium
in ways that celebrate our democracy, strengthen communities, and
leave
lasting "gifts to the future." The items and ideas in
this exhibit
are just some of the contents that will be placed in the National
Millennium
Time Capsule as a gift from us to our heirs one hundred years from
now.
The full list of those who contributed and what they suggested
follows
below.
Fashioned in variants of steel, copper, and titanium that reflect
our
past, present, and future, the waving flag design of the Time
Capsule
evokes the dynamic nature of who we are together-states forming a
nation
bound by a heritage both common and diverse and a people ever on
the move.
The National Millennium Time Capsule was designed to provide the
most
responsible, long-term storage of the papers and objects to ensure
that
the sights, sounds, written words, and objects in the Capsule
arrive in
the 22nd century in the best possible condition. Custom-made
packaging
protects each item and the Capsule is vented to allow the contents
to
benefit from the controlled environment of the National Archives
and Records
Administration.
The White House Millennium Council extends its grateful thanks to
Pentagram
Design, Inc. which created the design of this unique time capsule,
the
National Teacher of the Year program, the United States Department
of
Education, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Archives
and
Records Administration for exhibiting and storing the National
Millennium
Time Capsule.
"There is no better moment to reflect on our hopes and
dreams, and
the gifts we want to leave our children; no better opportunity to
open
a new chapter of progress and possibility for all people; no
better time
to join hands and build the one America of our dreams; no better
time
to be a truly good neighbor to the people of the world who share
this
smaller and smaller planet of ours. So as we honor the past, let
us truly
imagine the future. I hope every single one of you…will take
just
a little time to dream about what you want for your grandchildren
and
their grandchildren, and what you would like the story of the 21st
century
to be."
President William Jefferson Clinton, December 31,
1999
National Medal Winners
Ambrose, Stephen, National Humanities Medal, 1998
Recognition of the American G.I.
AT&T, National Medal of Arts, 1992
Cell phone as a representation of the ubiquity of phone
service
Augustine, Norman R., National Medal of Technology,
1997
Tandem ideas of democracy and free enterprise
Avery, Mary Ellen, National Medal of Science, 1991
Discovery of DNA
Bahcall, John N., National Medal of Science, 1998
Color photo of Eagle Nebulae taken from the Hubble Telescope
Battin, Patricia, National Humanities Medal, 1999
Suggestion of various forms of book construction and deterioration
(20th
century acid-based paper, microfilm, eBook)
Bechtel, Stephen, National Medal of Technology, 1991
Cell phone
Benacerraf, Baruj, National Medal of Science, 1990
Discovery of DNA
Bloch, Konrad E., National Medal of Science, 1987
Millennium Council Motto "Honor the Past-Imagine the
Future"
Bott, Raoul, National Medal of Science, 1987
Figures encoding design of the semi-simple Lie groups
Brubeck, David, National Medal of Arts, 1994
Personal composition, "Mass: To Hope!" CD
Burns, Ken, National Humanities Medal, 1991
Suggested Louis Armstrong's trumpet. Included is a 1928 original
pressing
of "West End Blues" by Louis Armstrong, donated by Jack
Bradley,
Board Member, Louis Armstrong Archives
Cantor, Iris, National Medal of Arts, 1995
Reproductions of children's art work about Michelangelo and
Rodin
Carter, President Jimmy, Presidential Medal of Freedom,
1999
Statement on human rights
Charles, Ray, National Medal of Arts, 1993
Mr. Charles' sunglasses, autographed case, autographed photos,
book and
cassette
Charren, Peggy, Presidential Medal of Freedom, 1995
Public library card
Chu, Paul C.W., National Medal of Science, 1988
Discovery of high temperature superconductivity, sample of
YBCO
Cohen, Stanley, National Medal of Science, 1988
Genetics
Coles, Robert, Presidential Medal of Freedom, 1998
Ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
Cooley, Denton, National Medal of Technology, 1998,
National Medal
of Freedom, 1984
Developments in heart surgery including first artificial heart now
at
Smithsonian
Cuomo, Jerry (Jerome), National Medal of Technology,
1995
Progress in data storage technology, and a mini disk player
Davidson, Norman, National Medal of Science, 1996
Piece of Berlin Wall, discovery of DNA, and discovery of the
nuclear bomb
Dehmelt, Hans, National Medal of Science, 1995
Hopes for a modern intellectual and artistic flowering on par with
the
Renaissance
Dennard, Robert H., National Medal of Technology, 1988
The "DRAM Evolution," a card with 3 generations of
DRAM
Diamond, David, National Medal of Arts, 1995
Hopes for new strides in imagination and craftsmanship
Diamond, Irene, National Medal of Arts, 1999
Banning handguns and other weapons
Dillon, Douglas, Presidential Medal of Freedom, 1989
Recognition of Kennedy Administration achievements with a Kennedy
$.50
piece (Uncirculated, 1964)
Dove, Rita, National Humanities Medal, 1996
The Norton Anthology of African American Literature
Drickamer, Harry, National Medal of Science, 1989
First point contact transistor, Pentium III Processor
Evans, Bob O., National Medal of Technology, 1985
Solid Logic Technology module
Ford, President Gerald, Presidential Medal of Freedom,
1999
Statement on the accomplishments of the century and hopes for the
future
Franklin, John Hope, National Humanities Medal, 1993
The 14th Amendment
Friday, William, National Humanities Medal, 1997
America's commitment to the education of its citizenry
Gambino, Richard J., National Medal of Technology, 1995,
National
Medal of Science, 1999
Mini-Disk player and two speeches of President Clinton's
Gates Jr., Henry Louis, National Humanities Medal,
1998
"Encarta Africana 2000" CD and book, entitled Africana:
The
Encyclopedia of the African and African American Experience,
edited by
himself and Kwame Anthony Appiah
Graves, Michael, National Medal of Arts, 1999
Poster of the Washington Monument restoration scaffolding designed
by
him
Green, Ernest, Congressional Gold Medal, 1999
One of the "Little Rock Nine," a copy of his diploma
from Little
Rock Central High School
Guerrero, Eduardo, National Medal of Arts, 1996
Lyrics and CD recording of El Chicano
Gund, Agnes, National Medal of Arts, 1997
Hans Namuth's film of Jackson Pollock painting
Haas, Karl, National Humanities Medal, 1991
CD "The Romantic Piano" and statement on development of
recorded
music and radio broadcasting of it
Hackerman, Norman, National Medal of Science, 1993
Model of first transistor developed at Bell Telphone Laboratories
Hanes, R. Philip, National Medal of Arts, 1991
Millennium Edition of Who's Who in America
Heilmeier, George, National Medal of Science, 1991
Electronic and information services advancements, organic
Thin-Film transistors
Henley, Don, National Humanities Medal, 1997
Suggestions from the fields of music, the environment, literature,
and
others
Hilleman, Dr. Maurice, National Medal of Science, 1988
Six vials of vaccines and report describing their development
Joel, Amos, National Medal of Technology, 1993
Innovations in technology, MEMS 16x16 (256) Mirror (Optical Switch
Array)
Johnson, Marvin M., National Medal of Technology, 1985
Discovery of plastics
Joyce, William H., National Medal of Technology, 1993
Transoceanic telephone cable
Kerr, Richard J., Presidential Citizens Medal, 1991
Piece of the Berlin Wall
Kiley, Dan, National Medal of Arts, 1997
Book: Dan Kiley: The Complete Works of America's Master Landscape
Architect
Kozmetsky, Dr. George, National Medal of Technology,
1993
Sample micro-chip, a photo depicting the ethnic diversity of
America,
and stock certificates from largest 1899/1900 and 1999/2000
companies
Kwolek, Dr. Stephanie, National Medal of Technology, 1996
Sample of KEVLAR® fiber and statement on development of
man-made fibers
Lang, Eugene M., Presidential Medal of Freedom, 1996
The essential role of education in fostering the growth of
America
Leder, Dr. Philip, National Medal of Science, 1989
Letter nominating a copy of the genetic code
Lederberg, Joshua, National Medal of Science, 1989
Photographs of a variety of momentous images (liberation of
Buchenwald,
view of earth from space, and mushroom cloud over Hiroshima)
Ledley, Robert, National Medal of Technology, 1997
Parts of his original ACTA-Scanner machine (CAT Scan) and textbook
he
wrote to teach users how to read the scans.
Liepmann, Hans W., National Medal of Technology, 1993,
National
Medal of Science, 1986
The transistor, discoveries in genetics, his immigrant impressions
of
America
Linowitz, Sol M., Presidential Medal of Freedom, 1998
Report on world hunger
The MacDowell Colony, National Medal of Arts, 1997
A description of the MacDowell Colony for artists
Mankiller, Wilma, Presidential Medal of Freedom, 1998
The Cherokee alphabet
Marcus, Randolph A., National Medal of Science, 1989
The variety of scientific achievements, including the Marcus
Inverted
Region
Marty, Martin E., National Humanities Medal, 1997
Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural address
Mayo, John, National Medal of Technology, 1990
The digital integrated circuit and the transistor, six inch
silicon wafer
with SC2 Devices
McCullough, David, National Humanities Medal, 1995
A Boston Public Library card, the first public library to allow
readers
to take books home
Minnesota Historical Society, National Humanities Medal,
1997
A hope that American leadership, through its museums and cultural
organizations,
will strengthen a vision of global community and global
responsibility
Mitchell, Sen. George J., Presidential Medal of Freedom,
1999
The Bill of Rights
Nathan, David, National Medal of Science, 1990
Discovery of structure of DNA
Nowak, Jan, Presidential Medal of Freedom, 1996
The Liberty Bell and the freedom it represents
Parks, Rosa, Presidential Medal of Freedom, 1996,
Congressional
Gold Medal, 1999
Book entitled Quiet Strength featuring famous photo of Rosa Parks
sitting
on bus once buses were desegregated and Dear Mrs. Parks: A
Dialogue with
Today's Youth
Parsons, John T., National Medal of Technology, 1985
The development of numerical control
Patrick, Ruth, National Medal of Science, 1996
Vial of diatoms (unicellular plants that indicate water
conditions)
Peck, Gregory, National Medal of Arts, 1998
Film of Neil Armstrong's moon landing
Powell, Gen. Colin L., Presidential Medals of Freedom,
1991, 1993,
Congressional Gold Medal, 1991, Presidential Citizens Medal
"Dog Tags" honoring the American GI
Prenshaw, Peggy, National Humanities Medal, 1994
William Faulkner's speech upon receiving the Nobel Prize for
Literature
Reagan, President Ronald, Presidential Medal of Freedom,
1993
A piece of the Berlin Wall
Richardson, the Hon. Elliott, Presidential Medal of
Freedom, 1998
The importance of democracy
Roberts, John D., National Medal of Science, 1990
The development of instruments for chemical analysis specifically
Arnold
Beckman's contribution
Roth, Philip, National Medal of Arts, 1998
William Faulkner's As I Lay Dying and Light in August, Saul
Bellow's The
Adventures of Augie March and Herzog
Ruiz, Ramon Eduardo, National Humanities Medal, 1998
Hopes for an end to racial bigotry and to involvement in the
affairs of
other nations
Sara Lee Corporation, National Medal of Arts, 1998
Sara Lee Millennium Gift Art Catalog and profiles of Frontrunner
winners
Schlesinger, Arthur, Jr., National Humanities Medal,
1998
The testing and triumph of democracy against its totalitarian
foes, the
leadership of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and
Eleanor
Roosevelt as a symbol for the new power of women in the 20th
century
Segal, George, National Medal of Arts, 1999
A celebration of diversity
Singer, Maxine, National Medal of Science, 1992
A DNA chip
Steinberger, Jack, National Medal of Science, 1988
Democracy
Steppenwolf Theatre Company, National Medal of Arts,
1998
Steppenwolf adaptation of The Grapes of Wrath
Stookey, Stanley Donald, National Medal of Technology,
1994
A piece of Corning Ware because it may last 1,000 years and is in
most
American homes.
Sutter, Joseph F., National Medal of Technology, 1985
Developments in Aviation
Tallchief, Maria, National Medal of Arts, 1999
Mentoring of children and young adults
Taylor, Paul, National Medal of Arts, 1993
A copy of his autobiography Private Domain
Texaco, National Medal of Arts, 1991
Mementos of the sixty year history of Texaco's support for the
Metropolitan
Opera including recordings of the first and last broadcasts of the
century
from 1940 and 1999
Thiebaud, Wayne, National Medal of Arts, 1994
Hope for the future that arts play a more prominent role in our
lives
Venturi, Robert and Denise Scott Brown, National Medal of
Arts,
1992
Poster commemorating "the genius of the
American-vernacular/roadside-commercial
landscape"
Watson, Doc, National Medal of Arts, 1997
The ideals that have preserved our nation
Watson, Dr. James D., National Medal of Science, 1997
CD-ROM of the human genome
Whinnery, John R., National Medal of Science, 1992
The digital computer and laser powered fiber optic
communication
Whitesides, Dr. George, National Medal of Science,
1998
Suggests a birth control pill and the idea of gender equality
Wilbur, Richard, National Medal of Arts, 1994
The transforming social programs of the New Deal
Wills, Garry, National Humanities Medal, 1998
Jane Addams' Hull House demographic maps
Wilson, August, National Humanities Medal, 1999
Bessie Smith's recording of "Nobody in Town Can Bake a Sweet
Jellyroll
Like Mine"
Wolfe, Ethyle, National Humanities Medal, 1990
Importance of recognizing the crucial relationship between the
past and
the future, and of the critical role of memory and hope in guiding
the
present
Woodland, N. Joseph, National Medal of Technology,
1992
Bar code technology
Yau, Shing-Tung, National Medal of Science, 1997
Description of the "Unification of Mathematics and
Physics"
Young Audiences, National Medal of Arts, 1994
A piece of children's artwork
3M, National Medal of Technology, 1995
Post-it Notes and Scotch Tape
Student Group Submissions
Alabama Litchfield High School, Gadsden
"At the end of the 20th century, America seems to be far too
concerned
with the materialistic perspective of life. Our hope for the
future would
be a revitalized pursuit of the moral excellence inherent in
self-sacrifice,
patriotism, and doing "the right thing'' just because it's
the right
thing." A single dollar bill was included to symbolize
materialism.
Alaska Seward Middle School, Seward
"Of all things that are a part of modern America, electronic
technology
is by far the most important in how it affects our day to day
lives and
our understanding of the world."
Arizona Palomino Elementary School, Phoenix
Arizona 2nd graders chose a computer to represent the 20th century
in
America. The students submitted a large, crayon-colored picture of
a computer
with dancers on the screen along with the phrase "Presiona
rechur
para continuar" (press return to continue).
Arkansas Carl W. Stuart Middle School, Conway
"Hometown newspapers are still vital to the education of our
citizens
and continue to be one of the best bargains in our society."
Students
submitted a copy of their hometown newspaper, the Log Cabin
Democrat,
as a symbol for hometown newspapers around the country.
California California High School, San Ramon
"The Past and our Future: In the 21st century our generation
will
stand up against ignorance and hate and unite across foreign
boundaries
as we become citizens of the world." Students submitted a
collage
titled, "California and the Nation" featuring images of
famous
Californians and California locations.
Connecticut Tolland High School, Tolland
"Our idea that represents America at the end of the 20th
century
is an image of our greatest achievement of this century, man
landing on
the moon. We choose to depict this achievement through the eyes of
a homeless
person as he watches the event on the television screen in a
department
store window. We believe this image represents the wonderful
achievements
in science, media and technology that we have made in this
century, as
well as the need to end personal suffering on this earth, yet to
be achieved."
Colorado East Ridge Elementary, Aurora
Individual statements of hope
District of Columbia Burrville Elementary School
Individual statements of hope
Delaware Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Wilmington
"At the end of 1999 we are really worried about smoking,
drugs, and
alcohol because they kill you. If you drink when you are driving
you can
get severely hurt or die. Smoking gives you bad breath. If you
smoke and
you don't put it out it can start a fire. We want to see the world
'cigarette-less.'"
Florida Inverness Primary School, Inverness
Individual statements of hope
Georgia Bay Spring Middle School, Villa Rica
Individual statements of hope
Guam John F. Kennedy High School, Tamuning
"Living on an island and with many of our children coming
from islands
throughout the Pacific, the coconut tree holds much symbolism for
us.
The tree, like our country, is bountiful and life-giving…it
is strong
like America."
Hawaii Olomana, Kailu
"Students at Olomana School selected the Hawaii state flag as
the
artifact to be included from our state in the time capsule because
they
felt that it had historical significance with our past, present,
and future."
Idaho Hayden Meadows Elementary, Hayden Lake
"[My students] felt that advances in medicine and the
abilities of
our military are the best representatives of America at the end of
the
20th century. They appreciate the improvements in our lives that
medical
research has afforded and they appreciate the freedoms we have due
to
this great country."
Illinois Highland Park High School, Highland Park
"The class chose the idea of advancement to symbolize the
United
States…The United States continues to advance in the areas of
'promoting
and testing' democracy, technology, being a member of a global
society,
and not mistreating nature. Advancement is a reflection of
learning and
this country learns from its mistakes."
Indiana (two classes participated)
Ben Davis High School, Indianapolis
"When one thinks of greatest accomplishments, leadership, you
can't
help but think of one word…America. The atom bomb, man on the
moon,
and the recovery of the Great Depression. Greatness is our history
and
future."
Connersville High School, Connersville
"The theme of 'technology' was an overwhelming choice. It is
exciting
to think that when this time capsule is opened in 2100, things
that we
haven't even dreamed of yet will have replaced our current
technology."
Students submitted a collage representing technology in 1999.
Iowa (two classes participated)
Avoca Hancock Shelby Tennant Middle School, Shelby
Students submitted a calendar entitled "From the Farm to You
- Products
Made From Iowa Commodities."
East High School, Des Moines
Students submitted a 30 minute video cassette tape entitled,
"Voices
of Change: Students Vignettes about Social and Ethnic Problems and
Solutions."
Kansas Emporia High School, Emporia
Students submitted a video in which each student presented his or
her
own hopes for the future.
Kentucky Price Elementary School, Louisville
"Our idea of an item to represent America at the end of the
20th
century for the National Time Capsule is a picture of Dr. Martin
Luther
King Jr. as a Drum Major for peace…Dr. King's image would
indicate
rights for all Americans with the underlining focus on
peace."
Louisiana Northshore High School, Slidell
Individual statements of hope
Minnesota North High School, North Saint Paul
Individual statements of hope
Maine Vinalhaven High School, Vinalhaven
"Technology has improved the quality of life for those
entering the
21st century. How much farther can it possibly take us, and how
far do
we want to go?…Although technology has enhanced learning in
the 20th
century, enough is enough. The consequences of too much technology
are
too much to deal with too fast. If we try to slow things down,
there will
be more time to deal with this country's problems."
Maryland Plum Point Middle School, Huntingtown
Students submitted a representational CD made out of leaves of
aluminum
foil and imprinted with the following, "Greatest Hits of the
20th
Century: 1. Automobiles 2. Airplanes 3. Telephones 4. Radio 5.
Television
6. Personal Computers 7. Internet and World Wide Web 8. Rockets 9.
Communication
Satellites 10. Robots."
Massachusetts Amherst Regional High School, Amherst
Students submitted a Ralph Ellison's book The Invisible Man to
highlight
"the struggles and promise of America at the end of the
twentieth
century."
Michigan (two classes participated)
Roosevelt High School, Wyandotte
"We who are here at the turn of the 21st century and the dawn
of
the new millennium extend our greetings and best wishes to our
future
generations. We pass on to you the most sacred of our possessions,
that
which has been defended with blood for the past 224 years, the
power of
the people."
Eastlawn Elementary School, Midland
"Technology Represents America! We think technology
represents America
the best because technology is used everywhere. We have space
exploration,
sites on the Internet are fun to go to, and computers control our
life
and make our life easier… People of the United States use
technology
everywhere. There are many different kinds of technology such as
appliances,
phones, tvs, radios, telescopes and computers. We can't imagine
what life
in America would be like without technology!"
Mississippi Sudduth Elementary School, Starkville
Mississippi students submitted a laminated booklet containing
their hand-written
statements of hope along with their fingerprints and a class
photo.
Missouri Leland O. Mills Elementary School, Lake Ozark
"Most of my second graders thought that the computer was one
of the
most important to mention. It has enabled us to be a part of just
about
any historical moment…We believe that the computer can help
bridge
differences between countries, bring about understanding, and
world peace…By
supplying information and statistics about diseases into a
computer, treatments
and cures may be found. We hope that cures for many diseases will
be found
in the next 100 years. We look forward to experiencing life in the
new
millennium."
Montana Lewis and Clark Elementary School, Great Falls
Montana students were asked to bring in a photograph of one thing
they
thought of when they think of today. The resulting submission, a
collage
of picture cut-outs, includes images of toys, technology, and
political
leaders both domestic and foreign.
Nebraska Seward High School, Seward
"Technology will remain a hot topic in the next
millennium."
Nevada Green Valley High School, Henderson
Individual statements of hope
New Hampshire John Stark Regional High School, Weare, New
Hampshire
"Look at the arts of a particular society and you will
understand
its culture and the hopes and beliefs of its people. A piece of
art from
the turn of this century would show something of our freedoms, for
we
live in a society that allows us to present our ideas, thoughts
and feelings
in whatever way we choose. The arts represent our freedom to
choose, to
express and to interpret. The arts are a reflection of the past, a
mirror
of the present, a window to the future."
New Jersey Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools,
Parsippany
New Jersey students submitted a computerized, color, modified U.S.
Flag
with some foreign flags substituted alternately within the field
of stars.
The image signifies the immigrant history of the United States and
the
current national and linguistic diversity in their own school.
New Mexico Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos
Individual statements of hope
New York Northport High School, Northport
New York students submitted pictures and mementos from the 60000
Nicaragua
Project - a program that has placed Northport students and New
York teachers
in Nicaragua to help build playgrounds and schools and deliver
educational
and medical supplies.
North Carolina Northwest Cabarrus High School, Concord
"Money is our item of the century because it is linked to all
of
us in one way or another. Money is not a new thing to us. It has
been
around since the birth of this nation, with even the first
settlers coming
here in search of gold. Money has its own story and past, and will
continue
to play a big part in the future…"
North Dakota Beulah Elementary School, Beulah
"We believe children are timeless. It is our hope and dream
that
children will be free to learn and grow wherever they are in the
world."
Students submitted a book entitled Shhhh! The Teacher's Coming!,
signed
by all of the children in the class.
Northern Mariana Islands Tanapag Elementary School,
Saipan
"Our 5th grade class voted on 'freedom' to best represent
U.S. history
in the past and at the end of the 20th century. We choose freedom
because
it gives us the power to live, learn, and love. Freedom is the
best thing
everyone has ever had or ever known. It is the #1 idea in our
world…"
Ohio New Vienna Elementary School, New Vienna
Students submitted a bound book that has each of their personal
statements
of hopes and dreams. And includes a pin with the state motto,
"The
Heart Of It All." They sent a book, One Giant Leap, about
Neil Armstrong
who was also from a small town in Ohio. It is one of their
favorite books.
Oklahoma Jenks East Elementary School, Jenks
Oklahoma students chose the eagle to represent freedom because it
is a
symbol of the past, the present and will endure in the future.
They worked
with their art teacher to create an eagle out of construction and
origami
paper. Each feather is made of origami paper and on it is written
a freedom
or a right enjoyed by a student in the class. They recorded a song
about
an eagle they learned in music class and added two original
paragraphs
explaining their choice of the eagle and the importance of
freedom.
Oregon Clackamas High School, Milwaukie
Oregon students submitted a series of individual statements about
America
at the end of the 20th century. Achievements mentioned include
space exploration
and landing on the moon, activist teenagers , U.S. international
aid during
crises, advancements in women's rights, progress in understanding
the
human genome, the entertainment industry, and the reality of Dr.
King's
dream.
Pennsylvania Pocono Mountain Intermediate School- North
Campus,
Tobyhanna
"Telecommunications [is] the most representative idea of the
United
States at this point in its history. The students admire the
technology,
freedom, education, creativity and innovation that have enabled
mankind
to communicate with the most remote areas of our world and our
universe…Most
of these gifted young people look forward to the future with
optimism.
Nearly all hope to play a role in improving life for their fellow
citizens
of the world."
Puerto Rico Demetrio Rivera Marrero Community School,
Corozal
(written by the teacher) "At the end of the 20th century, I
can see
America as a nation that reflects a growth in many areas. In
education,
we have come so far using technology in our classroom...We can see
a nation
in growth and in progress hoping that the best will happen to
America."
Rhode Island George J. West Elementary School,
Providence
Individual statements of hope
South Carolina Petersburg Elementary School, Pageland
"We believe computers represent best what our country has
become
and will continue to become in the new millennium. More and more
technology
is being developed which need the use of computers. Even space
crafts
are worked by computers. Computers are important to people,
especially
students, who gain knowledge and information by using computers.
Computers
are our connection to the rest of the world. Computers help
countries
share ideas and exchange products. Computers help families keep in
touch.
We don't have to keep things on paper anymore. Computers have
changed
our world and will keep changing our world in the
future."
South Dakota Parkston Elementary School, Parkston
South Dakota students submitted a copy of the November/December
1999 issue
of "South Dakota" magazine. The cover story of this
issue is
entitled "Goodnight 20th Century: What Has Survived South
Dakota
for All of These Last 100 Years: A Century-Ending Special."
Tennessee McNairy Central High School, Selmer
Tennessee students put together a collage to represent America as
the
curtain closes on the 20th century. It includes images and words
centered
around a flag motif rendering of "2000" in the middle.
Items
or events referenced included: Barbie; a man on the moon; Jesus;
President
Clinton; computers, credit card; "Americanization;" Mark
McGuire;
and an Uncle Sam U.S. Army poster.
Texas O.C. Taylor Elementary School, Colleyville
"Our concept is 'Expanding Horizons'..This picture represents
the
extraordinary advances in communication that have literally and
figuratively
expanded our horizons resulting in an explosion of knowledge, more
opportunities
for travel, and demanding greater understanding of diversity.
Utah Clayton Middle School, East Salt Lake City
"For our country and ourselves in the new millennium, we
request
that we Honor the lessons of our past, Work to fulfill the hopes
of our
present, Continually learn and alter our aspirations for our
futures."
Vermont Hardwick Elementary School, Hardwick
"Opportunity, Equality: our wishes for the new
millennium."
Virginia Salem High School, Virginia Beach
"Our class got together and decided that what we would like
other
generations in the future to know is that they should respect each
other.
Respect refers to being tolerant of one another's dress, culture,
religion,
gender, and race. There would be an end to hate crimes and
stereotyping
because people in the future would have respect for each
other..."
Washington Shorecrest High School, Seattle
Students submitted a box decorated with various images and phrases
representative
of their feelings and attitudes. Within the box are individual
statements,
a word collage of thoughts on their community, a Millennium
Twinkie, a
class photo and a timeline of events that have taken place from
WWII to
the present day.
West Virginia Point Pleasant High School, Point
Pleasant
"If one idea was to be selected to represent America at the
turn
of the century, it would have to be a factor that has consumed our
nation
through the past several years. As a class, we have decided this
element
is technology and our continuing reliability upon its
services."
Wisconsin Gibraltar Middle School, Fish Creek
Wisconsin students submitted seeds accompanied by an original poem
- which
explains how the seeds represent democracy, freedom, equality,
liberty,
justice and peace.
Wyoming Beitel Elementary School, Laramie
"…Baseball is a sport that developed in the late 19th
century
and has become a symbol of 20th century America…millions of
Americans
follow baseball closely…Baseball has provided a unique
opportunity
for members of minority groups to get ahead in American society,
and baseball
is a sport that, while centered in the United States, has a true
international
appeal."
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