Discover the surprising jobs US presidents had before taking office, from licensed bartenders to fashion models, and how ordinary labor shaped American history.
Introduction: The Unforgettable Grace Kelly The 1950s represent a golden era of Hollywood, a time when the silver screen was dominated by figures of almost mythical glamour. Actresses like Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, and Audrey Hepburn defined an age of
Cover to a souvenir program for The Jazz Singer, featuring Al Jolson — This image is available from the New York Public Library‘s Digital Library under the digital ID ps_the_cd26_386: digitalgallery.nypl.org → digitalcollections.nypl.org — License: Public domain Introduction: What Was
Norwegian military uniform for troops in NORMASH (the Norwegian Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) of the UNFK, the (United Nations Force in Korea in the 1950s; battle dress with three star Captain rank insigna on collar, pin badge of UN Mandate
An Icon of Victory: The Story Behind the Kiss It is one of the most famous photos of the 20th century. A moment of pure, unadulterated ecstasy frozen in time. A U.S. Navy sailor, his dark uniform a stark contrast
Introduction: Who Was Amelia Earhart? Amelia Earhart was more than just a name in a headline about a missing plane; she was a force of nature, a pioneer who shattered glass ceilings from 20,000 feet in the air. In an
Can you guess these historical figures’ last meals? Every day, politicians, celebrities, and other well-known people die—sometimes suddenly, at a young age, and other times, after leading incredibly long lives. Famous people’s last moments, particularly those who pass away suddenly,
These Nazi war criminals escaped trial and lived a life on the run in Latin America In 1945, when WWII ended and everybody was trying to recover after everything, plenty of Nazi war criminals managed to escape prison. Among their
O.J. Simpson, a figure synonymous with both athletic achievement and a notorious criminal trial, has remained in the American public’s attention for more than a few decades. While many remember the key moments from his rise to fame as an
Behind every great man is a great woman, that’s how the saying goes. But what do we say when it comes to the cruelest, vindictive dictators that ever existed? In good times and in bad, the ladies of the Dictators’