James Smithson Society lunch -- American History (Price of Freedom):
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Description of Pictures: From the JSS description: Wars have been defining episodes in American history. They shaped the birth of the nation and helped define our country's fundamental values. Twentieth century conflicts in Europe and Asia to protect western interests led to America's emergence as the dominant military power in the world.
The Price of Freedom is a major new permanent exhibition at the National Museum of American History that tells the compelling stories of our nation's military. Project Director David K. Allison, introduced by museum director Brent Glass, will provide an overview of the strong role that America's armed forced have played in our country's history and how that story is being conveyed through this new 18,200-square-foot exhibition opening November 11. The exhibition will utilize interactive displays and such objects as battle flags, firearms, swords, uniforms, medals, a Huey helicopter and soldiers' equipment to explore the military experience from the French and Indian War in 1756 up to the Cold War.
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Description of Subject Matter: The James Smithson Society is a group of fairly high donors to the Smithsonian Institution. As the Smithsonian web site says: The James Smithson Society was established in 1976 as the Smithsonian’s premier membership program for individuals who best understand and support the Institution’s work, and who appreciate a more personal relationship with the Smithsonian.
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2004 photos: Equipment this year: I bought two Fujifilm S7000 digital cameras. While they produced excellent images, I found all of the retractable-lens Fuji models had a disturbing tendency to get dust inside the lens. Dark blurs would show up on the images and the camera had to be sent back to the shop in order to get it fixed. I returned one of the cameras when the blurs showed up in the first month. I found myself buying extended warranties on cameras.
Trips this year: (1) Margot and I went off to Scotland for a few days, my first time overseas. (2) I went to Hawaii on business (such a deal!) and extended it, spending a week in Hawaii and another in California. (3) I went to Tennessee to man a booth and extended it to go to my third Fan Fair country music festival.
Number of photos taken this year: 110,000.
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