Today I was proud to attend a function at the Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor that featured a project I’m working on with some talented film-makers. As part of Gilder Lehrman and Library of America’s World War I and America series, Maria Rusolo presented portions of the documentary I Am Number, which highlights the history of war through the voices of the soldiers fighting in them.
About 50 people attended the event, including Vietnam Veterans and their families. It was a moving and educational experience.
I Am Number is an oral history project that focuses on veterans and civilians subjected to the 1969 US Selective Service Draft. If you’re interested in learning more, please visit the link I Am Number….
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Born and raised in Brooklyn (do I even need to add New York?), this city girl now lives in Orange County New York, on a mountain in the midst of farms and forests. When I’m not reading and writing, I’m chasing after my four kids, dog, and cat. I enjoy cooking with my family – my husband blames his weight gain on my dinners and desserts - and passing on the cherished traditions of my Italian-American family. I love to travel and have been to Europe, Asia, and Australia. Having a special needs child, and battling breast cancer I can say that life has been quite the adventure. I try to approach every situation with a positive attitude.
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Can you share the link?
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Thanks. You can find the link under the menu item labeled “Links”. I will also post it on the blog. I can’t put it in the comments.
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Thanks for clarification
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You’re welcome!
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Congratulations, J
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Thank you!
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This project sounds amazing. I find it surprising there were only 50 people at something like this in NY, but 50 would be an amazing turnout where I live. Congrats on your part in it. I look forward to hearing more, and I’ll check out the link.
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Thanks! Actually, the turnout was pretty good for a Sunday, even for State Island.
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I just started a Vimeo profile so I can Follow I Am Number. Will tune in as soon as I have some time to focus and appreciate.
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Thank you!
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Amazing thing, amazing you, Jo Ann ❤
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Thank you, Vicky!
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many congrats — indeed a good turnout for a Sunday morn 🙂
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Thank you! We were very happy and hope to make more presentations, and get more people to share their stories with us!
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Interesting stuff.
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Thank you. Their stories are fascinating and we’re lucky to have them share with us.
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