Smithsonian – Present History
Identity, Physical
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History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us. We are our history.James Baldwin
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Cover of Present History – a 12-page insert included in USA Today
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Opening spread of Present History – beginning with the opening of the Smithsonian Institute in 1846
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Significant milestones from United States history that have artifacts included in the Smithsonian’s archives
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Spread showing milestones in United States History and Smithsonian milestones from the early 1900’s to the mid-1900’s
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Detail from the pages showcasing milestones, artifacts, and games in the early 1900’s
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Smithsonian Field Trip Trivia Board Game appearing in the centerfold, a 2-player game, inspired by Trivial Pursuit, where players complete challenges as they make their way to different Smithsonian destinations
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Detail from the pages showcasing milestones, artifacts, and games in the mid to late-1900’s
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Spread showing milestones in United States History and Smithsonian milestones from the early 1940’s to the 1990’s
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Significant milestones from United States history that have artifacts included in the Smithsonian’s archives
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Spread showing milestones in United States History and Smithsonian milestones from the early 2000’s til today
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Detail from Glitches & Game Changers, appearing on the back cover
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Glitches & Game Changers – a play on Chutes & Ladders, where players travel to significant inventions from the 19th century, showing how seemingly failed inventions led to future advancements