Documents That Changed the World
Summary: A look at documents that have made a difference in the world. Joe Janes, of the University of Washington Information School, tells the stories of these important information objects, how and why they were created, and the impacts they've had. These documents also tell the story of human society. and its never ending evolution. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Store
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FDR Thanksgiving Proclamation, 1939
Declaration of Independence Deleted Passage, 1776
Nupedia (Wikipedia precursor), 2000
Richter Scale, 1935
Fannie Farmer Cookbook, 1896
Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 1982
Statistical Significance, 1925
Annals of the World, 1650
Alfred Nobel's Will, 1895
"The Star-Spangled Banner", 1814
Philosophical Transactions, 1665
First Woman's College Diploma, 1840
Joseph McCarthy's "List", 1950
The Exaltation of Inanna, c2300 BCE
Donation of Constantine, c750
