Franklin, Eleanor and The World of Tomorrow
As the storm clouds of another world war threatened, New York hosted “The World of Tomorrow” exposition in 1939. Celebrate the 75th anniversary of its opening day with a power-point tour through “The World of Tomorrow” and share its vision of the future as seen through the eyes of the President and First Lady. Visit the iconic Trylon and Perisphere, ride General Motors’ “Futurama” and marvel at the homes, gardens, and consumer items envisioned for 1960.
Mr. David Cope graduated from Bloomsburg University and went on to teach social studies at Titusville High School for 32 years. Mr. Cope is now a worship pianist at St. Paul's Lutheran, Mount Calvary Lutheran, and The Village at Luther Square, as well as a guest lecturer at the Chautauqua Institution, Jamestown Scandinavian Fest and the Jefferson Society. He just completed the book "Four Days in June," detailing King George and Queen Elizabeth's groundbreaking visit to the United States and the Roosevelts.
