Larry Burrows' photograph of 21-year-old helicopter crew chief James Farley sobbing, alone, after a disastrous March 1965 mission is almost too intimate, too personal
Here are 50 photos that show how great photojournalism quite literally brought war — every war — home to millions of Americans.
Thank a Vet today.
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The Great Northeast Blackout of 1965 happened on this day, with nine states, as well as two provinces of Canada, hit by a series of power failures that lasted up to 13 hours. In New York City, 800,000 people were caught in the subways, when the blackout struck at rush hour. Though the cause was blamed on human error, many UFO sightings occurred the same night over the area, suggesting to some that their presence was connected to the blackout. (via Coast to Coast Am)
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Tagged conspiracy, Disasters, Great Northeast Blackout, History, New York City, Power outage, U.S. history, UFO, UFO sightings
Man I wish they made toys like this still. How awesome would it have been to get this present as a kid? (via Questionable Advice)
Sears Christmas Catalog, 1964
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Tagged Army toys, children, History, Retro army toys, retro toys, Sears Catalog, Vintage ad
John Lesh, member of Minneapolis Volunteer Fire Company #1.
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Tagged firefighter photos, History, Minneapolis firefighter, Minnesota History, mn historical photos, MPFD, old photos
On 6th August 1945, a B29 bomber dropped an atom bomb on Hiroshima.
It has been estimated that over the years around 200,000 people have died as a result of this bomb being dropped.
Hmm, I wonder how we could celebrate this amazing use of military might? Wait, I know! Cake!
U.S. Navy Vice Admiral William H. P. Blandy, his wife, and Rear Admiral Frank J. Lowry cut a cake made in the shape of a mushroom cloud at a reception for Operation Crossroads, November 6, 1946.
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Tagged atom bomb, Hiroshima, Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bombings, History, Japan, Manhattan Project, military, mushroom cloud, Nagasaki, Operation Crossroads, World War II, WWII
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