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Woman relaxing on a hotel porch, overlooking the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia, c. 1973.

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Woman relaxing on a hotel porch, overlooking the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia, c. 1973.

The Empire State building from New Jersey after it was first completed on March 17, 1930.

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The Empire State building from New Jersey after it was first completed on March 17, 1930.

Flattening hills to build Seattle, 1905-1930.

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Flattening hills to build Seattle, 1905-1930.

Norma Mc Corvey (L), known as "Jane Roe" of the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion, holds a pro-choice sign with her attorney, Gloria Allred (R) in front of the Supreme Court building (Washington DC, USA 1989)

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Norma Mc Corvey (L), known as "Jane Roe" of the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion, holds a pro-choice sign with her attorney, Gloria Allred (R) in front of the Supreme Court building (Washington DC, USA 1989)

Portrait of an immigrant family from Scotland. Taken at Ellis Island in 1905. The family would later settle in Alabama.

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Portrait of an immigrant family from Scotland. Taken at Ellis Island in 1905. The family would later settle in Alabama.

January 20, 1953. On this day 70 years ago President Dwight Eisenhower is lassoed by cowboy star Montie Montana while reviewing the inaugural parade. Secret Service was not happy.

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January 20, 1953. On this day 70 years ago President Dwight Eisenhower is lassoed by cowboy star Montie Montana while reviewing the inaugural parade. Secret Service was not happy.

The Old Cincinnati Library before being demolished, 1874-1955

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The Old Cincinnati Library before being demolished, 1874-1955

Divorcing partners Frances and Harold Mountain divide their Beanie Baby collection in the courtroom of Judge Gerald Hardcastle. November 5, 1999. Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Divorcing partners Frances and Harold Mountain divide their Beanie Baby collection in the courtroom of Judge Gerald Hardcastle. November 5, 1999. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Frida painting in bed, 1940. Kahlo has been described as a surrealist or magical realist. She is known for painting about her experience of chronic pain.

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Frida painting in bed, 1940. Kahlo has been described as a surrealist or magical realist. She is known for painting about her experience of chronic pain.

‘Bluebird’ , 1935. The vehicle went on to set the new land speed record of a whopping 301.129mph.

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‘Bluebird’ , 1935. The vehicle went on to set the new land speed record of a whopping 301.129mph.

A balloon apron is suspended to defend London from air attacks, 1915

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A balloon apron is suspended to defend London from air attacks, 1915

Holland Tunnel, 1927, Shaking hands under the hudson as the two ends come together

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Holland Tunnel, 1927, Shaking hands under the hudson as the two ends come together

Mr. Owen, the town bell ringer of Llangollen, Wales c. 1875

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Mr. Owen, the town bell ringer of Llangollen, Wales c. 1875

Another image of the self-immolation of Thích Quảng Đức, showing that he genuinely did stay calm and serene up until the end. June 11th, 1963

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Another image of the self-immolation of Thích Quảng Đức, showing that he genuinely did stay calm and serene up until the end. June 11th, 1963

1916. Two Women at the Convention of Former Slaves in Washington, DC.

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1916. Two Women at the Convention of Former Slaves in Washington, DC.

Sgt. Mike Chalooga of Honolulu, attached to the 5th RCT, examines a dead Chinese Communist killed during the offensive drive of the 5th RCT near the Han River area, Korea. 7 February 1951.

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Sgt. Mike Chalooga of Honolulu, attached to the 5th RCT, examines a dead Chinese Communist killed during the offensive drive of the 5th RCT near the Han River area, Korea. 7 February 1951.

Henry Ford receiving the Grand Cross of the German Eagle from Nazi officials, 30 July 1938, on his 75th birthday, (1200x800)

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Henry Ford receiving the Grand Cross of the German Eagle from Nazi officials, 30 July 1938, on his 75th birthday, (1200x800)

The body of English mountaineer George Herbert Leigh Mallory, he had died on June 9th, 1924 - found by the Mallory and Irvine Research Expedition - at 26,760 ft (8,157 m) on the north face of Mount Everest, Nepal, on May 1st, 1999.

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The body of English mountaineer George Herbert Leigh Mallory, he had died on June 9th, 1924 - found by the Mallory and Irvine Research Expedition - at 26,760 ft (8,157 m) on the north face of Mount Everest, Nepal, on May 1st, 1999.

28 people stand on DKW F8 to test strength of the wooden body, 1932

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28 people stand on DKW F8 to test strength of the wooden body, 1932

Boeing bomber plant camoflauged as neighborhood during WWII. 1942,

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Boeing bomber plant camoflauged as neighborhood during WWII. 1942,