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• johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years ago

  RE: Have You Tried Turning it Off and Back On?: Suggestions for the Philadelphia History Museum

  Gif game is strong, Derek! I'm also curious about the current PHM's leadership. It'd be interesting to know their history with the organization and professional background. Like…

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #philanthropy • 7 years ago

  RE: Another Five Project Ideas. Which One Should Be Awarded 3,000 STEEM?

  I too think the oral history proposal would be a great project. As @hourofhistory stated, the oral histories lead to additional opportunities...perhaps a walking tour? I think we…

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #philanthropy • 7 years ago

  RE: Five Project Ideas. Which One Rises to the Top?

  These are all great proposals that address major needs in Philly's cultural sector! I think the proposal that best reflects the objectives of this course includes training…

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #history • 7 years ago

  RE: Gaps in the Philadelphia history system

  Agreed! Similar idea to Andrea Burns' discussion on the Black Museum Movement. "A history museum for us and by us." Interesting to compare the PHM's situation with the history…

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #loi2018 • 7 years ago

  RE: Funding a Mobile Museum: The Philadelphia Public History Truck

  Yes, the gap in activity also concerned me. I probably should have explored that before making this proposal. But regardless, I think the new stadium deservers our attention, and…

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #loi2018 • 7 years ago

  RE: Letter of Intent: Schools are the future of History

  Good point regarding the ethics of students essentially working to support their schools. Perhaps a separate institution, like the National History Day Philly, could encourage…

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #love • 7 years ago

  RE: Love Has Always Had a Place in the Heart of Philadelphia

  And to point out the obvious, just the name "Philadelphia" stems from the Greek term phileo which means love.

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #photography • 7 years ago

  RE: Philadelphia Artist on the Frontlines

  Thanks for the feedback!

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #photography • 7 years ago

  RE: Philadelphia Artist on the Frontlines

  Agreed! Like you said, the drawings depict not only the scene but also the broader feeling. I think we tend to take photographs at face value. They are usually used to complement…

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #ships • 7 years ago

  RE: Would you work at the Shipyard? 100 Years After Hog Island and World War I

  Here is some footage from the Hog Island Shipyard.

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years ago

  RE: Selling Steemit to Nonprofits

  Thanks @Tmaust!

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years ago

  RE: Selling Steemit to Nonprofits

  Exactly! We want to make sure they're somewhat invested in the digital.

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years ago

  RE: Selling Steemit to Nonprofits

  I'd like to say "general activity." Make it broad enough for the organization to experiment, but also make sure they're trying new models for engagement.

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #history • 7 years ago

  RE: Thirteen Days that Never Were

  Time is weird. I remember reading something in undergrad that argued the Clock (i.e., time) was the best representation of the industrial age (not the machine). Workers and…

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years ago

  RE: Love Thy Neighbor: American Nativism against German Americans in 1918

  Last semester when we were aboard the Olympia , I asked Kevin about this helmet. Apparently, the USMC used these helmets during the late 19th century to show their admiration…

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #culture • 7 years ago

  RE: How do we remember 1918?

  Thanks Charlie! That was my original goal--gather about 3 or 5 different sources that reflected on the entire year. I also considered using random front cover newspaper articles.…

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #culture • 7 years ago

  RE: How do we remember 1918?

  That’s a really interesting observation. Although the term “suffrage” remains more popular, you see the phrase “voting rights” gain more traction.

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #culture • 7 years ago

  RE: How do we remember 1918?

  Thanks Joy! Actually, “Influenza” appeared 24 times (located below “years” in the word cloud above). But I know exactly what you mean. You would think that our location in the…

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #culture • 7 years ago

  RE: How do we remember 1918?

  Whoa! Thanks for expanding this Cynthia--super useful additions! I agree, we seem less concerned about gendering our subjects, which exposes a whole lot about us. I’m just…

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• johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years ago

  RE: “Making America Safe for Democracy” on the Home Front

  It's curious to note that despite a united home front and booming war economy, the Republicans won the White House in the 1920 election. Of course other factors came into play…

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