The First Official White House Photograph of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, 1961
This post was originally published on this siteJackie joined John Kennedy on the campaign trail in 1960 until she learned she was pregnant again, after […]
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Meet the Oba of Benin, 1956
This post was originally published on this siteOba Akenzua II, the thirty-seventh Oba of Benin, reigned for 36 years after the fall of the old […]
The Story Behind the Iconic Photograph of the Busboy Who Held a Dying Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 Assassination
This post was originally published on this site On June 5, 1968, hotel busboy Juan Romero raced to congratulate Sen. Robert Kennedy moments after his […]
Before Photoshop, Here’s a Very Weird Photo of Ulysses S. Grant From 1902
This post was originally published on this siteAt first glance, this photo entitled “General Grant at City Point” appears to be a rare shot of […]
In 1969, a Teenage Photographer Used a Fake Press Pass to Shoot John and Yoko’s “Bed-In”
This post was originally published on this siteKnowing their March 20, 1969, marriage would be a huge press event, John Lennon and Yoko Ono decided […]
20 Amazing Military Equipments of General Washington
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Washington may be best known as the nation’s first President, but he earned the trust and admiration […]
In 1917, the U.S Bought the Danish West Indies (Now the US Virgin Islands) From Denmark for $25 Million
This post was originally published on this sitePayment had to be made before the solemn ceremony during which Denmark officially transferred the West Indian islands […]
In the 1990s, Kim Jong Un and His Father Used Fake Brazilian Passports to Apply for Visas to Western Countries
This post was originally published on this siteNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his late father Kim Jong Il used fraudulently obtained Brazilian passports […]
The Story Behind the Iconic Photo of Betty Ford Dancing on the Cabinet Room Table on January 19, 1977
This post was originally published on this siteFirst Lady Betty Ford strikes a pose on the Cabinet Room table on January 19, 1977, before she […]
20 Vintage Photos of a Young Winston Churchill From Between the 1890s and 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteOne of the most famous politicians of all time, twice Prime Minister and an inspirational leader in time […]
Vintage Photos of John F. Kennedy’s Presidential Campaign on October 14, 1960
This post was originally published on this siteHours after he delivered the three-minute “Peace Corps” speech at two a.m. on the steps of the Michigan […]
President John F. Kennedy Riding in an Open Car in Dallas, Texas Before His Assassination on November 22, 1963
This post was originally published on this siteThe most notorious political murder in recent American history occurred this day on November 22,1963, when John F. […]
USS Pueblo POW’s Secret “Flipping the Bird” Gesture to North Korea Captors, 1968
This post was originally published on this siteU.S. POWs in North Korean repeatedly gave the middle finger to the photographer in every photo that was […]
David Isom, 19, Broke the Color Line in a Segregated Pool in Florida, Resulting in Officials Closing the Facility in 1958
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 8, 1958, 19-year-old David Isom, a recent graduate of Gibbs High School, swam at the Spa […]
On October 30, 1945: US Government Announces End of Shoe Rationing
This post was originally published on this siteIn World War II, many things were rationed in various parts of the world, due to production delays, […]
Amazing Photographs of Racquel Welch From Bob Hope’s USO Christmas Special in Vietnam, 1967
This post was originally published on this site Raquel Welch was one of the most fervent supporters of American troops fighting in Vietnam amongst Hollywood […]
Mugshots of the Young Joseph Stalin From 1902 to 1911
This post was originally published on this siteBorn Josef Dzhugashvili in Gori, Georgia in 1879, the young Stalin studied to become a priest whilst secretly […]
Vintage Photographs of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill Flashing His Trademark “V for Victory” Sign
This post was originally published on this siteWinston Churchill’s V for Victory sign is perhaps one the most iconic of the Second World War. Though […]
The Wife and Daughter of Former French President Paul Doumer Throwing Coins in Front of Vietnamese Children, 1900
This post was originally published on this siteThis film was shot by French filmmaker Gabriel Veyre sometime between 1899 and 1900 at the French colony […]
The Story of the Famous Photograph of Captain Jonathan Walker’s Branded Hand, ca. 1845
This post was originally published on this siteThe letters “S.S.,” for slave stealer, were branded on the hand of Captain Jonathan W. Walker, an ardent […]
The Story of Samantha Reed Smith, America’s Youngest Ambassador
This post was originally published on this siteIn late 1982, Samantha Reed Smith, a fifth grader from Manchester, Maine, wrote a plaintive letter to Soviet […]
Every Reason Why Women Should Not Vote
This post was originally published on this sitePublished in 1917 by the National Woman Suffrage Publishing Co., this book compiles an exhaustive list of reasons […]
A Newspaper Clip From 1963 Asked People Whether a Woman Would Make a Good President, and Here’s What They Said
This post was originally published on this siteA clipping from a November 1963 issue of the Minneapolis Tribune asked people, “Would a woman be a […]
Communism, Hypnotism and The Beatles (1965)
This post was originally published on this siteDavid A. Noebel is an evangelical Christian leader and the founder of Summit Ministries. In the mid 1960s […]
“Beautify America – Get a Haircut” – Anti-Hippie Billboard From 1968
This post was originally published on this siteBillboards about social and political causes are nothing new. The billboard “Beautify America – Get a Haircut” produced […]