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After Becoming the First African-American to Register to Vote, Rev Joe Carter Awaits a Visit from th...

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The Burial of a Soldier Who Was Killed While Going to Get Tea, March 1916

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PEAR COLOURS

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French Soldiers Chat Around a Fire in the Ruins of the Limey-Remenauville Church; Meuse Department, ...

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BAR COLOURS

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Lyndon B Johnson Listens to a Tape Sent by His Son-In-Law Serving in Vietnam, 1968

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BUN

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Inside an Austro-Hungarian Armoured Train, 1917

Inside an Austro-Hungarian Armoured Train, 1917
Inside an Austro-Hungarian Armoured Train, 1917

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Taking Portraits in Warsaw, Poland, 1946

I don't know about anyone else, but I find this photo to be really sad. This old lady is sitting in the ruins of her city and is having her picture taken in front of a painting to make it look like she is somewhere safe and peaceful. I suppose one so inclined could say this is an apt metaphor for Poland as a whole during the Soviet Occupation, but I am sure there are people more qualified than I who can say such things.
I don't know about anyone else, but I find this photo to be really sad. This old lady is sitting in the ruins of her city and is having her picture taken in front of a painting to make it look like she is somewhere safe and peaceful. I suppose one so inclined could say this is an apt metaphor for Poland as a whole during the Soviet Occupation, but I am sure there are people more qualified than I who can say such things.

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'Ice Girls' Delivering Ice From a Truck, 1918

I don't know about you, but I think they're rather n-ICE girls. Eh, eh....eh. Urgh, fine. I'll go and assume the position.
I don't know about you, but I think they're rather n-ICE girls. Eh, eh....eh. Urgh, fine. I'll go and assume the position.

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A man wearing an external, battery-operated heart pacemaker, New York, 1960

You know, it must be absolutely terrifying going to sleep with one of those early pacemakers on, as you would never know if the battery for it would die during the the night.
You know, it must be absolutely terrifying going to sleep with one of those early pacemakers on, as you would never know if the battery for it would die during the the night.

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A Mobile Hair Salon in England, 1920s - Stop The Car, Get a Haircut There And Then

What!? I find non-war things cool as well, b-baka.
What!? I find non-war things cool as well, b-baka.

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A Member of the Indian Army's Medical Unit Clenches in Pain After His Leg Is Almost Completely Blown...

So today I learned that India was an active participant on the side of the United Nations during the Korean War and sent a medical team to assist them. If you'd like to learn more, I came across <a href="https://thediplomat.com/2018/10/indias-forgotten-links-to-the-korean-war/">this article in The Diplomat</a> which gives a good overview of what India did and why.
So today I learned that India was an active participant on the side of the United Nations during the Korean War and sent a medical team to assist them. If you'd like to learn more, I came across <a href="https://thediplomat.com/2018/10/indias-forgotten-links-to-the-korean-war/">this article in The Diplomat</a> which gives a good overview of what India did and why.

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Soldier Grieving for Dead Friend, Haktong-ni area, Korea. August 28, 1950

Sources used for this image: Original Photo by Sfc. Al Chang. (Army), currently unknown who colourised the photo. <a href="https://thechive.com/2017/04/27/color-images-shows-brave-reality-of-the-korean-war-44-photos/">Source of Colour Image</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Featured_picture_candidates/Grieving_Soldier_Comforted">Source of Black and White Image</a>
Sources used for this image: Original Photo by Sfc. Al Chang. (Army), currently unknown who colourised the photo. <a href="https://thechive.com/2017/04/27/color-images-shows-brave-reality-of-the-korean-war-44-photos/">Source of Colour Image</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Featured_picture_candidates/Grieving_Soldier_Comforted">Source of Black and White Image</a>

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First Lieutenant Baldomero Lopez, USMC, leads the 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines...

Moments after this photo was taken, Lt Baldomero Lopez would earn the <a href="http://nedforney.com/index.php/2018/03/24/medal-of-honor-baldomero-lopez/">Medal of Honor</a> when he was wounded trying to throw a grenade at an enemy position. The following is his Medal of Honor citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Marine platoon commander of Company A, in action against enemy aggressor forces. With his platoon 1st Lt. Lopez was engaged in the reduction of immediate enemy beach defenses after landing with the assault waves. Exposing himself to hostile fire, he moved forward alongside a bunker and prepared to throw a hand grenade into the next pillbox whose fire was pinning down that sector of the beach. Taken under fire by an enemy automatic weapon and hit in the right shoulder and chest as he lifted his arm to throw, he fell backward and dropped the deadly missile. After a moment, he turned and dragged his body forward in an effort to retrieve the grenade and throw it. In critical condition from pain and loss of blood, and unable to grasp the hand grenade firmly enough to hurl it, he chose to sacrifice himself rather than endanger the lives of his men and, with a sweeping motion of his wounded right arm, cradled the grenade under him and absorbed the full impact of the explosion. His exceptional courage, fortitude, and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon 1st Lt. Lopez and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country." Sources used in the image: Original Photo taken by Marguerite Higgins. Currently unknown who colourised the image. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoryPorn/comments/7znwm8/first_lieutenant_baldomero_lopez_usmc_leads_the/">Source of Black and White Image</a> <a href="https://thechive.com/2017/04/27/color-images-shows-brave-reality-of-the-korean-war-44-photos/">Source of Colour Image</a>
Moments after this photo was taken, Lt Baldomero Lopez would earn the <a href="http://nedforney.com/index.php/2018/03/24/medal-of-honor-baldomero-lopez/">Medal of Honor</a> when he was wounded trying to throw a grenade at an enemy position. The following is his Medal of Honor citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Marine platoon commander of Company A, in action against enemy aggressor forces. With his platoon 1st Lt. Lopez was engaged in the reduction of immediate enemy beach defenses after landing with the assault waves. Exposing himself to hostile fire, he moved forward alongside a bunker and prepared to throw a hand grenade into the next pillbox whose fire was pinning down that sector of the beach. Taken under fire by an enemy automatic weapon and hit in the right shoulder and chest as he lifted his arm to throw, he fell backward and dropped the deadly missile. After a moment, he turned and dragged his body forward in an effort to retrieve the grenade and throw it. In critical condition from pain and loss of blood, and unable to grasp the hand grenade firmly enough to hurl it, he chose to sacrifice himself rather than endanger the lives of his men and, with a sweeping motion of his wounded right arm, cradled the grenade under him and absorbed the full impact of the explosion. His exceptional courage, fortitude, and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon 1st Lt. Lopez and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country." Sources used in the image: Original Photo taken by Marguerite Higgins. Currently unknown who colourised the image. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoryPorn/comments/7znwm8/first_lieutenant_baldomero_lopez_usmc_leads_the/">Source of Black and White Image</a> <a href="https://thechive.com/2017/04/27/color-images-shows-brave-reality-of-the-korean-war-44-photos/">Source of Colour Image</a>

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Destruction of Dug-out, Korea, 1953

I would love to tell you guys more about what's going on here, but the best I've come up with so far is the date. If anyone, knows more, let me know and I'll add it to the notes ASAP.
I would love to tell you guys more about what's going on here, but the best I've come up with so far is the date. If anyone, knows more, let me know and I'll add it to the notes ASAP.

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Napalm Strike on Chinese Positions, Chossin Reservoir, Korea, 1950

Marines from the 1st division of the US Marine Corps are watching Chance Wout F4U Corsair airplanes dropping napalm to Chinese positions, near Chossin reservoir, on December 26, 1950.
Marines from the 1st division of the US Marine Corps are watching Chance Wout F4U Corsair airplanes dropping napalm to Chinese positions, near Chossin reservoir, on December 26, 1950.

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US Flamethrower Team, Iwo Jima, 1945

Marines torch a Japanese defensive in Iwo Jima’s Mount Suribachi by using flamethrowers in 1945. These military tools were an effective weapon for burning out entrenched fighters who would have otherwise continued to fight, costing more lives. Pictured are Pvt. Richard Klatt and PFC Wilfred Voegeli.
Marines torch a Japanese defensive in Iwo Jima’s Mount Suribachi by using flamethrowers in 1945. These military tools were an effective weapon for burning out entrenched fighters who would have otherwise continued to fight, costing more lives. Pictured are Pvt. Richard Klatt and PFC Wilfred Voegeli.

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The Imprint of a Mitsubishi kamikaze Zero along the side of H.M.S Sussex. 1945.

Could you imagine the feeling the Kamikaze pilot must have experienced when he realised his plane was a dud?
Could you imagine the feeling the Kamikaze pilot must have experienced when he realised his plane was a dud?

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