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Original Photo by Sfc. Al Chang. (Army), currently unknown who colourised the photo.

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Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin become the first humans to land on another celestial body. (July, 1969)

The [_Commodore Vanderbilt_] was a streamlined version of the venerable Class J1-E 4-6-4 Hudson locomotive that ran on the New York Central System.

The first of its kind to be modified for streamlining on the New York Central, it was christened in 1934 and pulled the [_Empire State Express_] for the duration of its career. Two more locomotives were streamlined in its pattern, designed by Karl F. Cantola. Later streamlined engines on the system would take after the pattern designed by Henry Dreyfuss.

Sadly, none of the Hudsons survive today. All were scrapped by 1954

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First Lieutenant Baldomero Lopez, USMC, leads the 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines over the seawall at Red Beach during the Battle of Inchon, 15 September 1950

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."

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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>

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.

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.

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.

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?

Last Photos of Czeslawa Kwoka, aged 14, Auschwitz-Birkenau, 1940's

From the article both these images came from:

"But the most haunting picture shows another child, 14-year-old Czeslawa Kwoka, who was murdered at Auschwitz. It was, Amaral says, one of the most difficult pictures she’s worked on. “It’s very powerful in black and white, but in colour you can see that her lips are bleeding. She had just been beaten by a guard. You can really see the fear in her eyes, but you can also feel her courage. Colour allows us to understand the reality in a much deeper sense.”

The photograph of Czeslawa Kwoka is also part of a special project Amaral is involved in, Faces Of Auschwitz, a collaboration with the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, for which she is colourising registration photographs from the museum’s archive. It’s the hardest work she has done, she says: “But I think it’s also necessary. They send me the pictures but also the documents, so I have to spend hours looking at their faces, knowing that, after the photo was taken, they were murdered. I need to have that feeling, otherwise I will be transformed into a machine and the whole purpose will be lost.”

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Original photo belongs to Auschwitz Memorial and Museum. Colourised by Marina Amaral.

<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/may/09/colour-allows-us-to-understand-in-a-deeper-sense-hitler-churchill-and-others-in-a-new-light">Source of both photos</a>

Wehrmacht Advancing on Oslo, Invasion of Norway, 1940

Operation Torch, French North Africa, 1942

F--- guys, that kid in the centre of the picture can't be much older than my little step-brother. Someone who isn't old enough to legally drink alcohol or vote, shouldn't be fighting a war.

Anyway, context time since this one is a bit more niche than the others. This photo was taken during <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Torch#:~:text=Operation%20Torch%20(8%20November%201942,they%20might%20support%20the%20Allies.">Operation Torch</a> which was a combined Anglo-American operation which saw them battling the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vichy_France">Vichy French</a> for control of French North Africa.

Although it was initially hoped that the French would surrender without a fight, due to a strong Free French Presence in the region, the invasion force soon came under fire from snipers and coastal artillery batteries. The resulting campaign lasted from 8 November 1942 – 13 May 1943 and resulted in about 2000 casualties for each side.

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Original Photo belongs to Imperial War Museums/Getty Images

<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/may/09/colour-allows-us-to-understand-in-a-deeper-sense-hitler-churchill-and-others-in-a-new-light#img-12">Source of Colour Photo</a>

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Torch#:~:text=Operation%20Torch%20(8%20November%201942,they%20might%20support%20the%20Allies.">Source of Black and White Photo</a>

Window Washer working on the Empire State Building in 1936

He's wearing a shirt, tie and shoes to clean windows, suspended by two bits of rope. Man had style and balls.

Original photo belongs to Bettmann/Betty/Corbis/Getty Images.

<a href="https://imgur.com/dpqvtZv">Source of Black and White Photo</a>

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoryPorn/comments/988rne/window_washer_poses_while_hanging_from_empire/">Source of Colour Photo</a>

British and German Soldiers playing Football during the Christmas Truce, 1914

Original Photograph belongs to Universal History Archive/UIG/Getty Images.

<a href="https://www.history.com/topics/christmas-truce-1914-world-war-i-soldier-accounts">Source of Black and White Photo</a>

<a href="https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1299389909279666181.html">Source of Colour Photo</a>, haven't been able to work out who colourised it yet.

The Construction of Tower Bridge, London, 1889.

Flight of the Kitty Hawk, 1902

I have to say, I'm really impressed with what people can do with these old photos. It's almost like a time traveller brought a camera back with them to the past and took the shot themselves.

<a href="http://coastalcottageobx.com/the-legacy-of-the-wright-brothers-in-kitty-hawk/">Source of Black and White Photo</a>

<a href="https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1299389909279666181.html">Source of colour photo</a> which comes from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/History-They-Saw-Iconic-Moments/dp/1452169500/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1529518577&sr=1-1&keywords=history+as+they+saw+it">History As They Saw It</a>

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

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First Lieutenant Baldomero Lopez, USMC, leads the 3rd Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines over the seawall at Red Beach during the Battle of Inchon, 15 September 1950

Destruction of Dug-out, Korea, 1953

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

US Flamethrower Team, Iwo Jima, 1945

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

Last Photos of Czeslawa Kwoka, aged 14, Auschwitz-Birkenau, 1940's

Wehrmacht Advancing on Oslo, Invasion of Norway, 1940

Operation Torch, French North Africa, 1942

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The Construction of Tower Bridge, London, 1889.

Flight of the Kitty Hawk, 1902

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