johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years agoRE: Have You Tried Turning it Off and Back On?: Suggestions for the Philadelphia History MuseumGif game is strong, Derek! I'm also curious about the current PHM's leadership. It'd be interesting to know their…johnesmithiii (50)in #philanthropy • 7 years agoRE: 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…johnesmithiii (50)in #philanthropy • 7 years agoRE: 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…johnesmithiii (50)in #history • 7 years agoRE: Gaps in the Philadelphia history systemAgreed! Similar idea to Andrea Burns' discussion on the Black Museum Movement. "A history museum for us and by us."…johnesmithiii (50)in #loi2018 • 7 years agoRE: Funding a Mobile Museum: The Philadelphia Public History TruckYes, the gap in activity also concerned me. I probably should have explored that before making this proposal. But…johnesmithiii (50)in #loi2018 • 7 years agoRE: Letter of Intent: Schools are the future of HistoryGood point regarding the ethics of students essentially working to support their schools. Perhaps a separate…johnesmithiii (50)in #love • 7 years agoRE: Love Has Always Had a Place in the Heart of PhiladelphiaAnd to point out the obvious, just the name "Philadelphia" stems from the Greek term phileo which means love.johnesmithiii (50)in #photography • 7 years agoRE: Philadelphia Artist on the FrontlinesThanks for the feedback!johnesmithiii (50)in #photography • 7 years agoRE: Philadelphia Artist on the FrontlinesAgreed! Like you said, the drawings depict not only the scene but also the broader feeling. I think we tend to take…johnesmithiii (50)in #ships • 7 years agoRE: Would you work at the Shipyard? 100 Years After Hog Island and World War IHere is some footage from the Hog Island Shipyard.johnesmithiii (50)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoRE: Selling Steemit to NonprofitsThanks @Tmaust!johnesmithiii (50)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoRE: Selling Steemit to NonprofitsExactly! We want to make sure they're somewhat invested in the digital.johnesmithiii (50)in #cryptocurrency • 7 years agoRE: Selling Steemit to NonprofitsI'd like to say "general activity." Make it broad enough for the organization to experiment, but also make sure…johnesmithiii (50)in #history • 7 years agoRE: Thirteen Days that Never WereTime is weird. I remember reading something in undergrad that argued the Clock (i.e., time) was the best…johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years agoRE: Love Thy Neighbor: American Nativism against German Americans in 1918Last semester when we were aboard the Olympia , I asked Kevin about this helmet. Apparently, the USMC used these…johnesmithiii (50)in #culture • 7 years agoRE: 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…johnesmithiii (50)in #culture • 7 years agoRE: How do we remember 1918?That’s a really interesting observation. Although the term “suffrage” remains more popular, you see the phrase “voting…johnesmithiii (50)in #culture • 7 years agoRE: How do we remember 1918?Thanks Joy! Actually, “Influenza” appeared 24 times (located below “years” in the word cloud above). But I know…johnesmithiii (50)in #culture • 7 years agoRE: How do we remember 1918?Whoa! Thanks for expanding this Cynthia--super useful additions! I agree, we seem less concerned about gendering our…johnesmithiii (50)in #explore1918 • 7 years agoRE: “Making America Safe for Democracy” on the Home FrontIt's curious to note that despite a united home front and booming war economy, the Republicans won the White House in…