Project Rainbow In 1943, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 120 men disappear, 40 are found dead, and 21 are stuck with mental illness after succeeding at turning the U.S.S Eldridge invisible. "The supposed effect on the crew sent them to the hospital for the remainder of the war [WWII]. The ship was so affected that the vessel disappeared and reappeared on one other occasion" (The Philadelphia Experiment Revisited by Joseph Pothier page 15). The ship had undergone an experiment that caused it to disappear
When asked the question "how do I fit into Philadelphia history?" I find it difficult to answer. To learn about a country can be simple or complicated depending on the topic that one approach it from. If I were to place myself my present self in the past when Philadelphia was just starting out I will most likely be a house servant, in another word a house slave. But if I were to place myself into the future as I am now, the Philadelphia that I envision will probably be different from its past and
inventions and was made in the 1740’s. The reason he built the stove was to heat the house while using less fuel. Experimenting with electricity was why Franklin was famous. Before doing the kite experiment, he made a laboratory in his house, and he experimented with electricity. After all of the experiments with electricity, he wrote a book about electricity. “In the year of 1752, Franklin and William, his son, went to the meadow when a thunderstorm was happening; then, they flew a kite with a metal
Franklin and his partner made it their top priority to secure their places as printers of Pennsylvania’s paper currency. A year later they achieved their dream and became the public printer for New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. During his time in Philadelphia, Franklin met a young woman named Deborah Read. She was the only woman who would ever consider to marry him, considering he already had a son, named William, by a prostitute. Nevertheless, Deborah did not find him completely objectionable, and
He was doing printing work. Benjamin Franklin was also inventing things and working on new projects and he also became postmaster of Philadelphia for some of his writings. Benjamin Franklin was beginning to have interest in lightning. After he retired his printing company he began studying a lot on lightning.While studying lightning he came up with many experiments that drew attention to many scientists. While experimenting he invented the lightning rod and it was a very unique invention to many
More than thirteen hundred Quakers were released from prison. William’s “holy experiment” achieved much of what he dreamed and more (Figley 40). Immigrants with different religious beliefs- from all parts of Europe- found a welcoming home in Pennsylvania. Born into the ruling class, he embraced egalitarianism. He lived in style and
men, sometimes leaving out a few equally great men. William Penn, for example, is one of these great men. William Penn and his accomplishments changed the way we think about the early colonization of America. Penn founded Pennsylvania as well as Philadelphia, which became the greatest city in the new world. Penn was devoted to religious freedom. Most early settlers only wanted to convert people but Penn wanted tolerance for all religions. Penn also developed important legislature, for that time. William
are trying to protect the Declaration about how Ian was going to steal it. He told them how there is an invisible map on the back but they all thought he was crazy. The Liberty Bell symbolizes freedom in the States. It’s located on Market st in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. It was originally made in 1752 in London, England. The first time it cracked during a test ringing. After it cracked, it was restored twice in 1753 by John Pass and John Stow. After it was restored, the bell rung at the first public
created this to be a “haven for Quakers” though this is not the same today. Though William Penn was a Quaker and came up with the proposal of the Holy Experiment, an area for William Penn “to put into practice all his Quaker ideals” (Quakers in the World), the basic principles of a democracy were adopted into the Pennsylvanian government and Philadelphia served as the nation’s capital from the years of 1790 until
Benjamin franklin was born in Milk Street, Boston, on January 6, 1706. His father, Josiah Franklin, was a tallow chandler who married twice, and of his seventeen children Benjamin was the youngest son. He was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, freemason, postmaster, scientist, inventor, humorist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat .Benjamin franklin apprenticeships is igniting a movement to overhaul our ailing national and state workforce training and education systems
highlights his achievements, and shows that he is not afraid to work to succeed. Benjamin Franklin was a very intelligent man from start to finish. Since he had a passion for improvement, he did not only improve himself, but he helped improve Philadelphia.
achievements of Philadelphia. Thomas Eakins, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was born in 1844. After graduating from high school, he attended Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. He also participated in dissections and observed surgeries at Jefferson Medical College. In 1866, he continued his artistic training in Paris at the École des Beaux-Arts. His experience at the medical college and in Paris helped him develop an appreciation for the human body. When he returned to Philadelphia, he devoted
The African Burial Ground National Monument and Museum (NPS) is New York’s earliest known African American cemetery, which dates back to 1626. The burial ground was in-active use from 1626 to the late 1700s. The site contains the remains of 419 African American men, women and children in what was the largest colonial-era cemetery for free and enslaved Africans. The burial ground was closed in the 1790s, and was later divided into different sections to be put up for sale. The site was then covered
In 1996, the Pennsylvania Legislature enacted an amendment to the state Liquor Code that is popularly known as “Act 199.” A provision of this amendment, prohibits “any advertising of alcoholic beverages” in virtually any medium of mass communication that is affiliated with “any educational institution,” including a college or university. The Pitt News is a certified student organization at the University of Pittsburgh. The University has more than 25,000 students, at least two-thirds of whom are
largest city in America, after Boston. William enforced trade and anti-pirate laws and acted as an arbitrator of tribal wars, a significant task as the French were making great progress with the American Indians. Prior to William Penn’s death, Philadelphia was America's largest city with almost 18,000 citizens. It was a significant commercial center with sometimes more than a hundred trading ships anchored there during a single day. In 1711, Penn suffered a minor stroke, preventing the sale of
Elijah Anderson, a modern day sociologist, takes us on a walk down Germantown Avenue. Germantown Avenue is a major thoroughfare in the City of Philadelphia, which connects to inner city Philadelphia to some of the surrounding high-wealth suburbs. Philadelphia has a rich and long history, not all of which is good. Many people when speaking of Philadelphia comment on their diverse neighborhoods, much like little towns. Unfortunately, while some of these neighborhoods are good, some are just life threatening
When studying an ancient culture, it is important for one to comprehend the many unique elements that make up that culture. The study of architecture enables historians to deepen their understanding of a culture and identify the modern influences of that society. Architecture is an essential aspect of ancient Greek culture and its long lasting influence is evident in most cities today. The Greek Revival style dominated American architecture during the nineteenth century. Many prosperous citizens
The West Philadelphia Landscape Project West Philadelphia Landscape project has worked with the community for over twenty-five years to restore nature and rebuild the neighborhood through design, strategic planning and educational projects. They have worked in the Mill Creek neighborhood since 1987 and use their experiences to demonstrate how the human population can live healthier, more economic lives. The aim of the project is to make the Philadelphia community more sustainable, with the proposal
William Penn and the Quakers The Quakers, also known as the Society of Friends was religious group that founded Pennsylvania. William Penn, one of the leaders, worked with the Quakers, Indians and the other population to make an ideal world for him, his followers, and the other people in his environment. With his efforts, and the help of others, the Quakers left a huge impact on Pennsylvania and the entire nation. The Quakers are a religion that originated in England in protest of the Anglican Church's
groundbreaking film anymore. Even back when it was released, I personally didn’t think it was that big of a deal because by that time we’d already seen the subject matter covered for years, in news reports, documentaries and independent films; so when PHILADELPHIA finally came along, it seemed like it was just a little overdue… What the film does succeed in doing is taking a deep look at a new kind of discrimination that grew as AIDS became more prevalent in the minds of the general public and how some people’s