Sketches From the War: Amazing Sketchbooks of a U.S Soldier Reveal What Soldier’s Life Was Truly Like in World War II
When Victor Lundy was 21 years old, he was an American solider in World War II. Thanks to him, we are getting a glimpse into the life of a soldier over 70 years later. Because of Lundy’s passion and talent…
Life of the U.S in the 1860s Through Amazing Photos
America wasn’t a widely urbanized country at the time of the Civil War, but as a result of the Industrial Revolution, its cities were multiplying and expanding. In the decades after the war, technology advanced rapidly, allowing farms to be…
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson: Portrait Photos of The Hero of the American Civil War (1861-1865)
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson (1824-1863) was a war hero and one of the South’s most successful generals during the American Civil War (1861-1865). After a difficult childhood, he graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, in time…
The Civil War in Color: 28 Stunning Colorized Photos That Bring American Civil War Alive As Never Seen Before
The Civil War comes alive as never before in this extraordinary collection of colorized photographs from the era. Not only does it feature portraits of famous leaders and ordinary soldiers but also vignettes of American life during the conflict: scenes…
22 Vintage Photographs of Clark Gable Served in Uniform, Flew Combat Missions in World War II
Clark Gable was an American hero. Not because of his superstar status where he earned the title “The King Of Hollywood”, but because he gave up that life and put himself in great peril to serve his country in World…
20+ Interesting Photographs of Elvis Presley Joins the Army in 1958
Elvis Presley served in the United States Army between March 1958 and March 1960. At the time of his draft he was one of the most well-known names in the world of entertainment. Before entering the Army, Presley had caused…
30 Color Photographs of Anti-Vietnam War Protests in the U.S From the 1960s and Early 1970s
The movement against the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War began in the U.S. with demonstrations in 1964 and grew in strength in later years. The U.S. became polarized between those who advocated continued involvement in Vietnam…
Vintage Photographs of Jane Fonda’s Trip to North Vietnam in 1972, Which Earned Her the Nickname “Hanoi Jane”
Almost 45 years after she climbed into the seat of a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun vehicle and smiled for photographers, Jane Fonda, still finds herself targeted by U.S. military veterans. The actress and activist already was one of Hollywood’s most…
Dan Bullock: The Story of 15-Year-Old Marine Youngest American Killed in the Vietnam War
How many of you knew that the youngest American soldier to be killed during the Vietnam War was only 15 yrs. old? The minimum age for enlistment was 17 years-old with parental consent. U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Dan Bullock is…
40 Wonderful Color Photos of Post-War American Life
Following World War II, the United States emerged as one of the two dominant superpowers, turning away from its traditional isolationism and toward increased international involvement. The United States became a global influence in economic, political, military, cultural, and technological…