A decades-old book that claims history repeats itself in predictable cycles is drawing fresh attention for a chilling prediction about the year 2026.
Published in 1997, The Fourth Turning by William Strauss and Neil Howe argues that American history unfolds in recurring 80-year cycles, each ending in a period of upheaval known as a ‘Crisis.’
The authors, who also coined the term ‘Millennials,’ predicted that this turbulent era would culminate in a dramatic resolution around 2026. Their forecast has sparked renewed interest due to several events that supporters say align with the book’s warnings.
The authors wrote that a crisis beginning in the
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