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In June of 1944, an American GI chats up an Army nurse as they wade ashore at Omaha Beach a few days after the D-Day landings.

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In June of 1944, an American GI chats up an Army nurse as they wade ashore at Omaha Beach a few days after the D-Day landings.

“Citizens of the USA! Would you accept this peace?” Hungarian poster directed at American audience about the Treaty of Trianon (1920s)

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“Citizens of the USA! Would you accept this peace?” Hungarian poster directed at American audience about the Treaty of Trianon (1920s)

Photo of Private Albert Cashier of the 95th Illinois Infantry, 1864. Though born Jennie Hodgers, Albert adopted the identity of a man shortly before enlisting, and continued his life as a man for 53 years until his death in 1915.

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Photo of Private Albert Cashier of the 95th Illinois Infantry, 1864. Though born Jennie Hodgers, Albert adopted the identity of a man shortly before enlisting, and continued his life as a man for 53 years until his death in 1915.

Little toddler walking about in the flowers, June 1954. Kodachrome shot.

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Little toddler walking about in the flowers, June 1954. Kodachrome shot.

Welsh Strongwoman Miriam Kate Williams "Vulcana" in her show outfit during her prime, circa 1890.

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Welsh Strongwoman Miriam Kate Williams "Vulcana" in her show outfit during her prime, circa 1890.

One of the most prolific murderers in history. Vasily Blokhin, Stalin's chief executioner, was personally responsible for the deaths of over 10,000 people including political dissidents, rivals of Stalin and Polish military officers. Date unknown (c. 1920-1940)

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One of the most prolific murderers in history. Vasily Blokhin, Stalin's chief executioner, was personally responsible for the deaths of over 10,000 people including political dissidents, rivals of Stalin and Polish military officers. Date unknown (c. 1920-1940)

1932, Photograph of an unknown man during the Depression Era.

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1932, Photograph of an unknown man during the Depression Era.

At my desk hardly working, 1984

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At my desk hardly working, 1984

My grandparents in Brazil, 1933

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My grandparents in Brazil, 1933

The B-2 stealth bomber “Spirit of America” carried out the longest bombing run in history, flying over 44 hours from Missouri to bomb Afghanistan, seen here in the opening stages of Operation Enduring Freedom, October 8, 2001.

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The B-2 stealth bomber “Spirit of America” carried out the longest bombing run in history, flying over 44 hours from Missouri to bomb Afghanistan, seen here in the opening stages of Operation Enduring Freedom, October 8, 2001.

Illegal picture taken of the US Supreme Court in session, 1932.

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Illegal picture taken of the US Supreme Court in session, 1932.

Japanese Samurai visiting the Sphinx in Egypt, Year 1864 (1380 × 1008)

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Japanese Samurai visiting the Sphinx in Egypt, Year 1864 (1380 × 1008)

Seven women getting their photo taken jokingly dressed as men. Photograph taken in a photo studio in Visby, Gotland, Sweden in the 1890s.

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Seven women getting their photo taken jokingly dressed as men. Photograph taken in a photo studio in Visby, Gotland, Sweden in the 1890s.

Obama Syria red line cartoon (2013)

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Obama Syria red line cartoon (2013)

19th-century Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho, 1880's. One of the biggest crime bosses in Japan & one of the richest, most powerful men in the entire country. He had powerful ties to the Japanese government during both the Shogunate & the Meiji restoration (1307x1300)

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19th-century Yakuza boss Shimizu Jirocho, 1880's. One of the biggest crime bosses in Japan & one of the richest, most powerful men in the entire country. He had powerful ties to the Japanese government during both the Shogunate & the Meiji restoration (1307x1300)

Kodachrome shot of a couple dancing in a small juke party, South Carolina, 1956

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Kodachrome shot of a couple dancing in a small juke party, South Carolina, 1956

My parents in the around 1955

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My parents in the around 1955

View from the Window at Le Gras, the world’s first permanent photograph. Taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in France, 1826.

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View from the Window at Le Gras, the world’s first permanent photograph. Taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in France, 1826.

2004: Thai English textbook depicting a Thai and Caucasian foreigner

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2004: Thai English textbook depicting a Thai and Caucasian foreigner

A German photographer took photos of Indians in 1920s

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A German photographer took photos of Indians in 1920s