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The unveiling of the Boeing 727, 1962.

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The unveiling of the Boeing 727, 1962.

Supreme Court building under construction, Brasília, 1960 (1458x1080)

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Supreme Court building under construction, Brasília, 1960 (1458x1080)

President George H.W. Bush with his wife, Barbara at Tiananmen Square in 1974. .

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President George H.W. Bush with his wife, Barbara at Tiananmen Square in 1974. .

The crew of USS Miami (CL-89) cleans up after bombarding the Palau Islands in 1944

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The crew of USS Miami (CL-89) cleans up after bombarding the Palau Islands in 1944

Two killed Red Army soldiers on the Eastern Front during Operation Barbarossa of World War 2, Summer of 1941.

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Two killed Red Army soldiers on the Eastern Front during Operation Barbarossa of World War 2, Summer of 1941.

Luftwaffe ground crew and Junkers Ju87 Stuka Dive Bomber, ca 1943

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Luftwaffe ground crew and Junkers Ju87 Stuka Dive Bomber, ca 1943

A woman drinking chicha. Cusco, Peru, 1931. Photo by Martín Chambi.

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A woman drinking chicha. Cusco, Peru, 1931. Photo by Martín Chambi.

White Army soldiers executing two Red Guard members in Varkaus during the 1918 Finnish Civil War

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White Army soldiers executing two Red Guard members in Varkaus during the 1918 Finnish Civil War

A WWI US Navy veteran of Japanese descent arrives at a Japanese internment camp, April 1942 (1280x998)

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A WWI US Navy veteran of Japanese descent arrives at a Japanese internment camp, April 1942 (1280x998)

RAF pilots of No. 151 Wing leaning against a Hurricane aircraft meeting a Soviet sentry in the Kola Peninsula, Soviet Union, October 1941.

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RAF pilots of No. 151 Wing leaning against a Hurricane aircraft meeting a Soviet sentry in the Kola Peninsula, Soviet Union, October 1941.

USS Vermont (1927)

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USS Vermont (1927)

Railroad Engineers, Pennsylvania. Near Allentown 1947.

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Railroad Engineers, Pennsylvania. Near Allentown 1947.

Historical photo of an Autoped in use by a traffic cop in Newark, New Jersey, 1922

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Historical photo of an Autoped in use by a traffic cop in Newark, New Jersey, 1922

Noseart of B-17 Flying Fortress “Daddy’s Delight” ca 1944

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Noseart of B-17 Flying Fortress “Daddy’s Delight” ca 1944

Execution of leaders of Rumburk mutiny. Soldiers returning from Russia tried to stop the war. After realizing their plan failed, they surrendered to prevent bloodshed. 2 fell during the rebellion, 10 were executed. Rest were either imprisoned or sent to the frontline. Czechia, 29th May 1918

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Execution of leaders of Rumburk mutiny. Soldiers returning from Russia tried to stop the war. After realizing their plan failed, they surrendered to prevent bloodshed. 2 fell during the rebellion, 10 were executed. Rest were either imprisoned or sent to the frontline. Czechia, 29th May 1918

One of the last official portraits of Queen Margherita of Italy, next to her son King Victor Emmanuel III, 1925

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One of the last official portraits of Queen Margherita of Italy, next to her son King Victor Emmanuel III, 1925

Young men registering for conscription during World War I in New York City, June 1917 (1920x1518)

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Young men registering for conscription during World War I in New York City, June 1917 (1920x1518)

British mine employees from the Dolcoath copper and tin mine - Camborne, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom - Victorian era, c. 1895.

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British mine employees from the Dolcoath copper and tin mine - Camborne, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom - Victorian era, c. 1895.

The crew of the 11th Doolittle Raider "Hari Kari-er on the deck of the USS Hornet whilst transiting the Pacific Ocean, April 1942. The crew of the B-25 bailed out over the border of Anhui and Zheijang provinces and were assisted by Chinese forces.

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The crew of the 11th Doolittle Raider "Hari Kari-er on the deck of the USS Hornet whilst transiting the Pacific Ocean, April 1942. The crew of the B-25 bailed out over the border of Anhui and Zheijang provinces and were assisted by Chinese forces.

East German police officers on parade during the 5th anniversary of the GDR in Dresden, October 7, 1955. The two standard bearers are equipped with the Nazi era Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifles and the traditional police man's shako used during the Weimar Republic. (Maximus and History)

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East German police officers on parade during the 5th anniversary of the GDR in Dresden, October 7, 1955. The two standard bearers are equipped with the Nazi era Sturmgewehr 44 assault rifles and the traditional police man's shako used during the Weimar Republic. (Maximus and History)