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A century of change on Earth. The planet is seen from space.
1925 – 2025: A Century of Change
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Ask any 100-year-old what life was like when they were young, and what they describe will feel foreign from life today. From the first trans-continental highways to commercial space travel, life in the United States (and on planet Earth) has seen mountains of change over the past 10 decades. Here’s a glimpse at some of the major moments that today’s centenarians have observed in their lifetimes. Can you imagine what the next 100 years will bring?

Timeline of major word events this past century.


Originally published in the Summer/Fall 2025 print issue.

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