Army Historical Foundation US - you can donate if you want

Contribute to the National Army Museum

Become a Founding Sponsor of the National Museum of the United States Army. To understand ourselves, our country, and our culture, we can learn much from our Army and its Soldiers, past and present. Their history is our history, told from a unique and remarkable perspective. Regardless of the mission—whether combat, peacekeeping, or nation-building—Soldiers’ stories exemplify the indomitable spirit that has so clearly defined the American character since 1775. It is now time to build the National Museum of the United States Army. The U.S. Army is the only service branch that does not have a central museum to preserve, display and interpret its heritage. More than 228 years of Army history are in danger of being lost. Those who have worn the uniform of the U.S. Army deserve a place of honor that tells their story and the story of the great battles they fought, and how they helped to shape the nation. Our nation's heritage is one of freedom—an inalienable right that was not given to our people, but won with great effort. The U.S. Army's fight for freedom must be told to the American public and passed on to future generations. How will my contribution be used? The U.S. Army estimate that it will need to raise over $200 million in private contributions to finance the design and construction of the Museum, as well as to create the exhibits and displays that will tell the story of the U.S. Army. Your name and service history (or that of your loved one) will be prominently displayed in the Registry of the American Soldier. Registry of The American Soldier If you have ever served in the U.S. Army, then your name needs to be included in the Museum’s Registry of The American Soldier. The Registry is part of the national campaign to build a long overdue memorial museum dedicated to the service and sacrifices of America’s soldiers. And we need your help. Benefits of Becoming a Founding Sponsor When you contribute $20 or more , you become a Founding Sponsor of the National Museum of the U.S. Army and you Receive the following exclusive benefits. • An Official Certificate of Commendation. Suitable for framing, this handsome document attests to your status as one of the Museum's original Founding Sponsors. • Your Name entered into the Museums Register of Founding Sponsors, kept on permanent display at the Museum. Contribute $50 and you also receive the beautiful Museum Lapel Pin . Wear it proudly to show your support for the Museum. You also get a free year's subscription to Call to Duty, the Official Newsletter of the Campaign for the National Army Museum, published quarterly by the Foundation. It will keep you up to date on the Museum's progress, plus stories about the Army in U.S. history — the soldiers, battles, and much more. Contribute $100 or more and you also receive the prestigious Museum Medallion in a handsome presentation case. At home or office, you will display this special commemorative Medallion with great pride. Becoming a Founding Sponsor of the National Museum of the United States Army is easy. To make an online contribution by credit card through our secure e-commerce engine, please follow the link "Support The National Museum of the U.S. Army" below.

Because a great Army deserves a great Museum.For far too long the US Army has lacked both a comprehensive story place and a fitting tribute to relate and recognize the personal and professional sacrifices of its Soldiers. It is now time to hear them, and to say thanks to fourteen generations of American Soldiers whose leadership, character, and selfless sacrifice have forged and safeguarded our nation for over two centuries. A great Army deserves a great Museum. To understand ourselves, our country, and our culture, we can learn much from our Army and its Soldiers, past and present. Their history is our history, told from a unique and remarkable perspective. Regardless of the mission—whether combat, peacekeeping, or nation-building—Soldiers’ stories exemplify the indomitable spirit that has so clearly defined the American character since 1775. It is now time to build the National Museum of the United States Army.

I wish US soldiers were well treated when they return home. But it is not what is happening. I really wish this was a historical foundation that also had nothing new to add other than past war pieces. Also a dream.

Let's dream again and try to value the life of these soldiers.

National Army Museum UK - still putting new items to their collections

500 oil paintings 25,000 prints, drawings and soldiers' art over half a million photographs

people, places, weapons, medals, uniforms, equipment,topography – from two world wars, Britain’s nineteenth century global empire, and four centuries of British India

About the Picture Library

Click at the image if you want to visit the UK National Army Museum. Armies museum are the sole I wish that had nothing new to put at their heritage but enriches the collection of past wars. Unfortunately it is a dream. You can become a member and donate to:

"With your help the Friends will help the National Army Museum treasure the heritage of the British Army and the values that soldiers have fought and died for". We aim to: "increase awareness and appreciation of the National Army Museum raise funds to help the Museum purchase important artefacts".

Musée Mécanique in San Francisco - Visit the site while I am away due to medical prescription

The post below is not by chance. I am having serious back problems and went to the physician today. He has forbidden the computer for at least five days and I will have to make therapeutic treatment next week.

So this is the museum I prescribe you to visit:

"We will take you on a journey from turn of the century hand cranked music boxes to modern video arcade games. This is a trip down memory lane. It is a chance to show your children or grandchildren what you did for fun when you were their age. Before video games at home, perhaps before television, perhaps what you remember sitting in your grandparent's parlor

For those of you who grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, it is a chance to remember Playland at the Beach, Sutro Baths and the Cliff House. There is our own "Laffing Sal", "Susie the Can-Can Dancer" and the fascinating "Carnival." Other things have been brought in from around the world for your amusement."

Gypsy Queen

Photo by Cathy Lynch

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You can click at the images to go to the original page. It's not working. I will put the images later.

Ophellia by John Millais at the Tate Gallery - Learning online

I believe that Museums are becoming less afraid of sharing their masterpieces online and that it is counterproductive not to share since many of their works are already at the web. Education is relying more and more on online content and the use of new technologies to teach is just around the corner. Newspapers are already a reality and I believe you have heard about the Google and Murdoch affair - if not Google it, how ironic! Anyway, I just visited the Tate Gallery and found some interesting contents of some of their masterpieces and ways to share knowledge. Ophelia by John Everett Millais is one of the most famous of the Pre-Raphaelite at the gallery and you can learn online who is Ophelia and much more. There are other masterpieces in focus and even an online course that allows access to other sources. I would love to be teleported to London but I am afraid it will not happen in this lifetime. So I have to keep on comparing numerous reproductions on paper, online and remember the notes I took of the works I saw. Take a look at Ophelia at Tate's site. I copied the beginning:

How and where did Millais paint Ophelia and how do we know? What condition is it in and what can we see under the frame? Where has Ophelia travelled? What do all the flowers symbolise? Read Millais's diary extracts and letters to friends, learn about the suffering of his model and be inspired to paint your own version of Ophelia. Test your knowledge by having a go at our quiz and tell us what you think about Millais's Ophelia. Throughout this site there are small images which you can click on to view larger versions. ____________________________________________________________ I know you are lazy so I copied the Subject and Meaning tab so that you know who is Ophelia: Subject & Meaning Subject | Symbolism | Detail and Realism | Links with photography Female Suicides | Other Ophelias Subject Ophelia by Millais is the most popular postcard sold by the Tate and yet the subject is not a happy one. Ophelia is a character in Hamlet, by William Shakespeare. She is driven mad when her father, Polonius, is murdered by her lover, Hamlet. She dies while still very young in grief and madness. The events shown in Millais's Ophelia are not actually seen on stage. Instead they are referred to in a conversation between Queen Gertrude and Ophelia's brother Laertes. Gertrude describes how Ophelia fell into the river whilst picking flowers and slowly drowned, singing all the while. detail of Ophelia © Tate, London 2003 Hamlet, Act 1V, Scene V11 Laertes Drowned! O, where? Queen Gertrude There is a willow grows askant the brook, That shows his hoar leaves in the glassy stream. Therewith fantastic garlands did she make Of crowflowers, nettles, daisies, and long purples That liberal shepherds give a grosser name, But our cold maids do dead-men's-fingers call them. There on the pendent boughs her crownet weeds Clambering to hang, an envious sliver broke, When down her weedy trophies and herself Fell in the weeping brook. Her clothes spread wide, And mermaid-like awhile they bore her up; Which time she chanted snatches of old tunes, As one incapable of her own distress, Or like a creature native and indued Unto that element. But long it could not be Till that her garments, heavy with their drink, Pulled the poor wretch from her melodious lay To muddy death. Laertes Alas, then she is drowned? Queen Gertrude Drowned, drowned * Hamlet reading A conversation between Queen Gertrude and Ophelia's brother Laertes, reporting the death of Ophelia, introduction by Bill Paterson Read by Julia Ford Audio guide extract, courtesy of Acoustiguide. * Note: [You will need Real Audio Player - version 7 or later, to listen to this audio extract] __________________________________________________________ Shame on you. Just a click? You knew I would not let you go away without Shakespeare. No. I still did not hear the conversation read by Julia Ford. I will do it now.

Andy Warhol at the Warhol Museum

"The art collection of The Andy Warhol Museum at Pennsylvania includes over 8,000 works in all media-paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, and installation. The collection provides an in-depth view of every period of the artist's creative life, from the 1940s through the 1980s." You can visit their site here. I copied this page and you can click at the thumbnails to view the picture. Andy Warhol, Self-portrait, 1986

Andy Warhol Artworks

	Andy Warhol, Brillo Box, 1964, silkscreen ink on synthetic polymer paint on wood, 17 x 17 x 14 in. ©AWF
	Cow Wallpaper, 1966, screenprint on wallpaper, refabricated for The Andy Warhol Museum ©AWF
	Source material for Ambulance Disaster, 1960, UPI photograph, ©AWF
	Andy Warhol, Dollar Signs, 1981, ©AWF
	Andy Warhol, Elvis (Eleven Times), c. 1963, silkscreen ink and synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 82 x 338 in., ©AWF
	Andy Warhol, Gun, 1981, silkscreen ink and synthetic polymer paint on canvas, ©AWF
	Andy Warhol, Heinz Box, 1964, silkscreen ink on synthetic polymer paint on wood, ©AWF
	Andy Warhol, Ladies and Gentlemen, 1975, silkscreen ink and synthetic polymer paint on canvas,©AWF
	Andy Warhol, Liz, 1965, silkscreen ink and synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 40 x 40 in. ©AWF
	Andy Warhol, Marlon, 1966, silkscreen ink on canvas, ©AWF
	Andy Warhol, Race Riot, 1963, silkscreen ink on synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 30 x 33 in. ©AWF
	Andy Warhol, Raphael 1-$6.99, 1985, silkscreen ink and synthetic polymer paint on canvas, ©AWF
	Andy Warhol, Red Jackie, 1964, silkscreen ink and synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 40 x 40 in. ©AWF
	Andy Warhol, Shoes, 1980, silkscreen ink and diamond dust and synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 90 x 70 in.©AWF
	The Andy Warhol Museum, gallery 507, 5th Floor, June 1994, Silver Clouds, 1966.
	Andy Warhol, Skull, 1976, silkscreen ink and synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 72 1/8 x 80 1/2 in.©AWF
	Andy Warhol, Skulls, 1976, silkscreen ink and synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 72 1/8 x 80 1/2 in. ©AWF