Everyone who has enjoyed the use of their programmable VCR, DVR, TIVO, and television remote controllers owes a thank you to Mr. Joseph N. Jackson.
He is a living legend, an inventor, scientist, businessman, humanitarian and Co-founder of the Black Inventions Museum, Inc. To date, he continues to work on ideas that will enhance the lives of BILLIONS OF PEOPLE WORLDWIDE.
Joseph Jackson is the fourth of eight children born to Ernest and Octavia Jackson in Harvey, “Jefferson Parish”, Louisiana.
At the age of 17 he went to work as an oil field tool maintenance helper. He was accepted in the United States Army at the age of 18.
He went to television repair school at night, and later owned and operated a Radio and Television Repair Shop part-time for 7 years in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
His early efforts led to the precursor of the V-Chip, technology that is used in the television industry to block out violent and objectionable programs that could be seen by young children. Mr. Jackson is the creator of the Programmable Television Receiver Controllers and other innovative devices for the television industry.
Joseph Jackson is the holder of at least 6 issued U.S. Patents in the area of telecommunications and Fertility Prediction Devices for females, as well as several copyrights, trademarks, and Pending Patents in the area or Aircraft security and Tracking Systems.
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Louisiana’s oldest city deserves a spot on this list. Established in 1714, Natchitoches is a charming town filled with history, beautiful views, and amazing restaurants. The National Historic Landmark District is an incredible 33-block area filled with shopping, dining, and bed and breakfast options, and the Cane River is a delightfully scenic attraction you’ll fall in love with.

The Longest bridge in America

The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana is the longest bridge in the United States, stretching 23.83 miles (38.35 kilometers) across Lake Pontchartrain. It's also the longest continuous bridge over water in the world. The bridge connects New Orleans with smaller communities on the north shore of the lake and is comprised of two parallel bridges supported by 9,500 concrete pilings.

Constructed by The Louisiana Bridge Company, the southbound lane of the Causeway was completed in 1956. The parallel northbound bridge was added in 1969, linking the communities of Metairie and Mandeville. This impressive feat of engineering held the Guinness World Record for the longest bridge over water until 2011, when China's Jiaozhou Bay Bridge claimed the title. However, due to a technicality, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway now holds the record for the longest continuous bridge over water.

The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana is the longest bridge in the United States. It's span of 23.83 miles (38.35 kilometers) makes it the longest continuous bridge over water in the world. That's a long way to travel over water! The causeway is actually two parallel bridges, allowing for double the traffic flow and providing some redundancy in case of maintenance or repairs. Supported by a whopping 9,500 concrete pilings, it can withstand the elements and the weight of heavy traffic. Why they had to build this bridge over a lake? The causeway serves as a vital link between New Orleans and the communities on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, making transportation and commerce much easier.