Charles Ives

Charles Ives

Biography

1874-1954

Notable Activity: Maverick modernist composer, incorporating popular American songs into polytonal, polyrhythmic, quarter-tone-tuned musical experiments. Composed four symphonies, two string quartets, works for quarter-tone piano, compositions for multiple ensembles, and so much more.

Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson

Biography

Born: 1918

Notable Activity: Acted as a "computer" for NASA. From 1958-1986, she helped to plan NASA missions, pioneering the use of early mechanical calculations in space navigation.

About Great American Currency

You have found proof of concept American money that celebrates more than mere presidents. Other countries honor creativity and intellectualism with their printed money. With a quick Photoshop job, I intend to give a rough glimpse into some of the many wonderful individuals we could put on our money if we weren't so into the worship of Founding Fathers.