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Advocates for Jewish refugees after meeting with President Franklin Roosevelt, 1938.
Advocates for Jewish refugees after meeting with President Franklin Roosevelt, 1938.

EVB2945347: Advocates for Jewish refugees after meeting with President Franklin Roosevelt, 1938. / Bridgeman Images

A truck load of bodies of dead prisoners of the Nazis, at Buchenwald concentration camp. Their disposal was interrupted when the camp was captured by troops of the 3rd U.S. Army. April 14, 1945, Germany, World War 2
A truck load of bodies of dead prisoners of the Nazis, at Buchenwald concentration camp. Their disposal was interrupted when the camp was captured by troops of the 3rd U.S. Army. April 14, 1945, Germany, World War 2

EVB2945350: A truck load of bodies of dead prisoners of the Nazis, at Buchenwald concentration camp. Their disposal was interrupted when the camp was captured by troops of the 3rd U.S. Army. April 14, 1945, Germany, World War 2 / Bridgeman Images

Six-year-old war orphan with a Buchenwald concentration camp badge on his sleeve. He waits for his name to be called for his departure to Switzerland. June 19, 1945, World War 2
Six-year-old war orphan with a Buchenwald concentration camp badge on his sleeve. He waits for his name to be called for his departure to Switzerland. June 19, 1945, World War 2

EVB2945355: Six-year-old war orphan with a Buchenwald concentration camp badge on his sleeve. He waits for his name to be called for his departure to Switzerland. June 19, 1945, World War 2 / Bridgeman Images

Gestapo officials recording data on incoming prisoners at a German concentration camp. Many others are seated on the ground (left). c. 1939-1945
Gestapo officials recording data on incoming prisoners at a German concentration camp. Many others are seated on the ground (left). c. 1939-1945

EVB2945358: Gestapo officials recording data on incoming prisoners at a German concentration camp. Many others are seated on the ground (left). c. 1939-1945 / Bridgeman Images

Markers are for the graves of 80 victims of the Nazis found in Ludwigslust, Germany. The entire civilian population of Schwerin, Germany, was ordered by the Military Government to attend funeral rites conducted by U.S. Army chaplains. The graves were dug on the palace grounds of the Archduke of Mecklenburg in Ludwigslust. May 8, 1945, World War 2
Markers are for the graves of 80 victims of the Nazis found in Ludwigslust, Germany. The entire civilian population of Schwerin, Germany, was ordered by the Military Government to attend funeral rites conducted by U.S. Army chaplains. The graves were dug on the palace grounds of the Archduke of Mecklenburg in Ludwigslust. May 8, 1945, World War 2

EVB2945371: Markers are for the graves of 80 victims of the Nazis found in Ludwigslust, Germany. The entire civilian population of Schwerin, Germany, was ordered by the Military Government to attend funeral rites conducted by U.S. Army chaplains. The graves were dug on the palace grounds of the Archduke of Mecklenburg in Ludwigslust. May 8, 1945, World War 2 / Bridgeman Images

Two U.S. soldiers looking at dead prisoners on railroad car at an unidentified concentration camp. German camp authorities desperately moved their prisoners away from the advancing Allied armies, often deliberately murdering, as well are causing the deaths of thousands of weakened captives. April-May, 1945, World War 2
Two U.S. soldiers looking at dead prisoners on railroad car at an unidentified concentration camp. German camp authorities desperately moved their prisoners away from the advancing Allied armies, often deliberately murdering, as well are causing the deaths of thousands of weakened captives. April-May, 1945, World War 2

EVB2945387: Two U.S. soldiers looking at dead prisoners on railroad car at an unidentified concentration camp. German camp authorities desperately moved their prisoners away from the advancing Allied armies, often deliberately murdering, as well are causing the deaths of thousands of weakened captives. April-May, 1945, World War 2 / Bridgeman Images

B-17 bomber during an March 1945 bombing raid on Erkner, Germany. World War 2
B-17 bomber during an March 1945 bombing raid on Erkner, Germany. World War 2

EVB2945408: B-17 bomber during an March 1945 bombing raid on Erkner, Germany. World War 2 / Bridgeman Images

U.S. 'Doolittle Raider' with his Chinese friends. An American flier, injured in a parachute jump after the April 8, 1942 air raid, lies on a cot in a Chinese home. Another American flier, Col. John Hilger is in left background. World War 2
U.S. 'Doolittle Raider' with his Chinese friends. An American flier, injured in a parachute jump after the April 8, 1942 air raid, lies on a cot in a Chinese home. Another American flier, Col. John Hilger is in left background. World War 2

EVB2945419: U.S. 'Doolittle Raider' with his Chinese friends. An American flier, injured in a parachute jump after the April 8, 1942 air raid, lies on a cot in a Chinese home. Another American flier, Col. John Hilger is in left background. World War 2 / Bridgeman Images

B-29 Superfortress over Osaka, Japan on June 1, 1945. Thousands of incendiary bombs were dropped into the city's industrial area during the last year of World War 2
B-29 Superfortress over Osaka, Japan on June 1, 1945. Thousands of incendiary bombs were dropped into the city's industrial area during the last year of World War 2

EVB2945422: B-29 Superfortress over Osaka, Japan on June 1, 1945. Thousands of incendiary bombs were dropped into the city's industrial area during the last year of World War 2 / Bridgeman Images

Osaka, Japan, in ruins. Osaka was bombed many times from March 13, 1945. An estimated 10,000 civilians were killed
Osaka, Japan, in ruins. Osaka was bombed many times from March 13, 1945. An estimated 10,000 civilians were killed

EVB2945424: Osaka, Japan, in ruins. Osaka was bombed many times from March 13, 1945. An estimated 10,000 civilians were killed / Bridgeman Images

American Bombardier with his hand on the Bomb Release over Germany in 1943. His fleece lined leather gloves and jacket protect him for the cold at high altitudes. His oxygen mask is needed in the unpressurized aircraft interior. World War 2
American Bombardier with his hand on the Bomb Release over Germany in 1943. His fleece lined leather gloves and jacket protect him for the cold at high altitudes. His oxygen mask is needed in the unpressurized aircraft interior. World War 2

EVB2945429: American Bombardier with his hand on the Bomb Release over Germany in 1943. His fleece lined leather gloves and jacket protect him for the cold at high altitudes. His oxygen mask is needed in the unpressurized aircraft interior. World War 2 / Bridgeman Images

Greek civilians ran to greet the British soldiers liberating them from the Nazis. British paratroopers met no German opposition as they dropped onto an airfield near Athens. World War 2. Oct. 23, 1944
Greek civilians ran to greet the British soldiers liberating them from the Nazis. British paratroopers met no German opposition as they dropped onto an airfield near Athens. World War 2. Oct. 23, 1944

EVB2945433: Greek civilians ran to greet the British soldiers liberating them from the Nazis. British paratroopers met no German opposition as they dropped onto an airfield near Athens. World War 2. Oct. 23, 1944 / Bridgeman Images

German V1 (Buzz Bomb) flying over English countryside on July 4, 1944. Photo taken by a U.S. 8th Air Force reconnaissance plane as it flew above Germany's terror weapon. World War 2
German V1 (Buzz Bomb) flying over English countryside on July 4, 1944. Photo taken by a U.S. 8th Air Force reconnaissance plane as it flew above Germany's terror weapon. World War 2

EVB2945435: German V1 (Buzz Bomb) flying over English countryside on July 4, 1944. Photo taken by a U.S. 8th Air Force reconnaissance plane as it flew above Germany's terror weapon. World War 2 / Bridgeman Images

British Spitfire flies beside a V-1, attempting to destabilize and crash the German Buzz Bomb. World War 2, Sept. 22, 1945
British Spitfire flies beside a V-1, attempting to destabilize and crash the German Buzz Bomb. World War 2, Sept. 22, 1945

EVB2945436: British Spitfire flies beside a V-1, attempting to destabilize and crash the German Buzz Bomb. World War 2, Sept. 22, 1945 / Bridgeman Images

German airplane flying over Poland. c. 1939
German airplane flying over Poland. c. 1939

EVB2945437: German airplane flying over Poland. c. 1939 / Bridgeman Images

Young women, working as technicians in the Y-12 Plant at Oak Ridge during the Manhattan Project. World War 2 labor shortage resulted in the hiring recent high school graduates and farm girls. Called 'Calutron Girls,' because they tended the 'CALifornia University cycloTRONs' that separated weapons grade uranium 235 from natural uranium 238
Young women, working as technicians in the Y-12 Plant at Oak Ridge during the Manhattan Project. World War 2 labor shortage resulted in the hiring recent high school graduates and farm girls. Called 'Calutron Girls,' because they tended the 'CALifornia University cycloTRONs' that separated weapons grade uranium 235 from natural uranium 238

EVB2945458: Young women, working as technicians in the Y-12 Plant at Oak Ridge during the Manhattan Project. World War 2 labor shortage resulted in the hiring recent high school graduates and farm girls. Called 'Calutron Girls,' because they tended the 'CALifornia University cycloTRONs' that separated weapons grade uranium 235 from natural uranium 238 / Bridgeman Images

Huge compressors and converters at the Atomic Energy Commission's Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant. c. 1972
Huge compressors and converters at the Atomic Energy Commission's Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant. c. 1972

EVB2945461: Huge compressors and converters at the Atomic Energy Commission's Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant. c. 1972 / Bridgeman Images

First Atomic Explosion on July 16, 1945. Photograph taken at .006 seconds after the detonation shows a plasma dome. Manhattan Project, World War 2. Alamogordo, New Mexico
First Atomic Explosion on July 16, 1945. Photograph taken at .006 seconds after the detonation shows a plasma dome. Manhattan Project, World War 2. Alamogordo, New Mexico

EVB2945465: First Atomic Explosion on July 16, 1945. Photograph taken at .006 seconds after the detonation shows a plasma dome. Manhattan Project, World War 2. Alamogordo, New Mexico / Bridgeman Images

First Atomic Explosion on July 16, 1945. Photograph taken at 2 seconds after the initial Trinity detonation shows the beginning of the Mushroom cloud. Manhattan Project, World War 2. Alamogordo, New Mexico
First Atomic Explosion on July 16, 1945. Photograph taken at 2 seconds after the initial Trinity detonation shows the beginning of the Mushroom cloud. Manhattan Project, World War 2. Alamogordo, New Mexico

EVB2945467: First Atomic Explosion on July 16, 1945. Photograph taken at 2 seconds after the initial Trinity detonation shows the beginning of the Mushroom cloud. Manhattan Project, World War 2. Alamogordo, New Mexico / Bridgeman Images

U.S. B-17 Bomber falling after its wing was shot off during invasion of Sicily. World War 2. July 1943
U.S. B-17 Bomber falling after its wing was shot off during invasion of Sicily. World War 2. July 1943

EVB2945470: U.S. B-17 Bomber falling after its wing was shot off during invasion of Sicily. World War 2. July 1943 / Bridgeman Images

B-29 Superfortress 'Enola Gay' landing after the atomic bombing mission on Hiroshima, Japan. Tinian, Marianas Islands. World War 2. August 6, 1945
B-29 Superfortress 'Enola Gay' landing after the atomic bombing mission on Hiroshima, Japan. Tinian, Marianas Islands. World War 2. August 6, 1945

EVB2945476: B-29 Superfortress 'Enola Gay' landing after the atomic bombing mission on Hiroshima, Japan. Tinian, Marianas Islands. World War 2. August 6, 1945 / Bridgeman Images

Photo of Hiroshima bomb explosion from a photo taken in Kure, Japan. August 6, 1945. World War 2
Photo of Hiroshima bomb explosion from a photo taken in Kure, Japan. August 6, 1945. World War 2

EVB2945478: Photo of Hiroshima bomb explosion from a photo taken in Kure, Japan. August 6, 1945. World War 2 / Bridgeman Images

Two Japanese civilians walk through cleared path in Hiroshima's ruins. Sept. 7, 1945
Two Japanese civilians walk through cleared path in Hiroshima's ruins. Sept. 7, 1945

EVB2945488: Two Japanese civilians walk through cleared path in Hiroshima's ruins. Sept. 7, 1945 / Bridgeman Images

Hirokuni Dazai, bandaged leader of Hiroshima local police, tells American military of the atomic bombing. He was injured when he returned to Hiroshima forty minutes after the explosion. Sept. 7, 1945
Hirokuni Dazai, bandaged leader of Hiroshima local police, tells American military of the atomic bombing. He was injured when he returned to Hiroshima forty minutes after the explosion. Sept. 7, 1945

EVB2945489: Hirokuni Dazai, bandaged leader of Hiroshima local police, tells American military of the atomic bombing. He was injured when he returned to Hiroshima forty minutes after the explosion. Sept. 7, 1945 / Bridgeman Images

Female pitcher Jackie Mitchell, with Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig (left) and Joe Engel. She pitched to them during a Yankees vs. Chattanooga Lookouts exhibition game, striking out both Ruth and Gehrig. April 2, 1931.
Female pitcher Jackie Mitchell, with Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig (left) and Joe Engel. She pitched to them during a Yankees vs. Chattanooga Lookouts exhibition game, striking out both Ruth and Gehrig. April 2, 1931.

EVB2947398: Female pitcher Jackie Mitchell, with Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig (left) and Joe Engel. She pitched to them during a Yankees vs. Chattanooga Lookouts exhibition game, striking out both Ruth and Gehrig. April 2, 1931. / Bridgeman Images

Mike Jacobs inspects Joe Louis' fist before the heavy weight champion would defend his title against Lou Nova on Sept. 29, 1941. In 1935 Jacobs worked to overcome informal barriers that kept African American boxers out of big title fights. Two years later, Louis won the World Championship against James Braddock on June 22, 1937.
Mike Jacobs inspects Joe Louis' fist before the heavy weight champion would defend his title against Lou Nova on Sept. 29, 1941. In 1935 Jacobs worked to overcome informal barriers that kept African American boxers out of big title fights. Two years later, Louis won the World Championship against James Braddock on June 22, 1937.

EVB2947400: Mike Jacobs inspects Joe Louis' fist before the heavy weight champion would defend his title against Lou Nova on Sept. 29, 1941. In 1935 Jacobs worked to overcome informal barriers that kept African American boxers out of big title fights. Two years later, Louis won the World Championship against James Braddock on June 22, 1937. / Bridgeman Images

Vince Lombardi when he was coach on New York Giants football team. Dec. 3, 1954.
Vince Lombardi when he was coach on New York Giants football team. Dec. 3, 1954.

EVB2947406: Vince Lombardi when he was coach on New York Giants football team. Dec. 3, 1954. / Bridgeman Images

Dorothy Kirby, Virginia Guilfoil, Jane Cothran, and Jean Bauer on Pinehurst Golf Course. North Carolina. 1938.
Dorothy Kirby, Virginia Guilfoil, Jane Cothran, and Jean Bauer on Pinehurst Golf Course. North Carolina. 1938.

EVB2947414: Dorothy Kirby, Virginia Guilfoil, Jane Cothran, and Jean Bauer on Pinehurst Golf Course. North Carolina. 1938. / Bridgeman Images

Althea Gibson and Barbara Knapp walk on grass at Forest Hills in 1950. Gibson won 10 straight championships in 1947 in the segregated ATA (American Tennis Association). When the USLTA (U.S. Lawn Tennis Association) failed to invite her to any qualifying tournaments, Alice Marble, a four-time winner at Forest Hills, protested and accused bigotry. The next year Gibson played at Forest Hills.
Althea Gibson and Barbara Knapp walk on grass at Forest Hills in 1950. Gibson won 10 straight championships in 1947 in the segregated ATA (American Tennis Association). When the USLTA (U.S. Lawn Tennis Association) failed to invite her to any qualifying tournaments, Alice Marble, a four-time winner at Forest Hills, protested and accused bigotry. The next year Gibson played at Forest Hills.

EVB2947417: Althea Gibson and Barbara Knapp walk on grass at Forest Hills in 1950. Gibson won 10 straight championships in 1947 in the segregated ATA (American Tennis Association). When the USLTA (U.S. Lawn Tennis Association) failed to invite her to any qualifying tournaments, Alice Marble, a four-time winner at Forest Hills, protested and accused bigotry. The next year Gibson played at Forest Hills. / Bridgeman Images

West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and President John Kennedy at the German Embassy, 1961 (photo)
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and President John Kennedy at the German Embassy, 1961 (photo)

EVB2947426: West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer and President John Kennedy at the German Embassy, 1961 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

Lawrence O'Brien, President Kennedy's Special Assistant to the President for Congressional Relations. Jan. 25, 1961.
Lawrence O'Brien, President Kennedy's Special Assistant to the President for Congressional Relations. Jan. 25, 1961.

EVB2947427: Lawrence O'Brien, President Kennedy's Special Assistant to the President for Congressional Relations. Jan. 25, 1961. / Bridgeman Images

Kenneth O'Donnell, Special Assistant to President Kennedy in his White House Office. Kevin Costner portrayed O'Donnell, in the 2000 film, THIRTEEN DAYS. Jan. 25, 1961.
Kenneth O'Donnell, Special Assistant to President Kennedy in his White House Office. Kevin Costner portrayed O'Donnell, in the 2000 film, THIRTEEN DAYS. Jan. 25, 1961.

EVB2947428: Kenneth O'Donnell, Special Assistant to President Kennedy in his White House Office. Kevin Costner portrayed O'Donnell, in the 2000 film, THIRTEEN DAYS. Jan. 25, 1961. / Bridgeman Images

President John Kennedy meets with U.S. Air Force RB-47 pilots released from the Soviet Union. Capt. Freeman Olmstead, the co-pilot, and Capt. John McCone, the navigator, survived when their plane was shot down by a Russian MiG-19 over the Barents Sea. Four other flyers, all electronic warfare officers, were killed. Jan 27, 1961.
President John Kennedy meets with U.S. Air Force RB-47 pilots released from the Soviet Union. Capt. Freeman Olmstead, the co-pilot, and Capt. John McCone, the navigator, survived when their plane was shot down by a Russian MiG-19 over the Barents Sea. Four other flyers, all electronic warfare officers, were killed. Jan 27, 1961.

EVB2947441: President John Kennedy meets with U.S. Air Force RB-47 pilots released from the Soviet Union. Capt. Freeman Olmstead, the co-pilot, and Capt. John McCone, the navigator, survived when their plane was shot down by a Russian MiG-19 over the Barents Sea. Four other flyers, all electronic warfare officers, were killed. Jan 27, 1961. / Bridgeman Images

John Kennedy's first press conference as President. At right are Press Secretary Pierre Salinger; Associate Press Secretary Andrew Hatcher. Jan. 27, 1961.
John Kennedy's first press conference as President. At right are Press Secretary Pierre Salinger; Associate Press Secretary Andrew Hatcher. Jan. 27, 1961.

EVB2947445: John Kennedy's first press conference as President. At right are Press Secretary Pierre Salinger; Associate Press Secretary Andrew Hatcher. Jan. 27, 1961. / Bridgeman Images

President John Kennedy Signs the Equal Pay Act on June 10, 1963. The law prohibited sex-based wage discrimination between men and women in the same establishment who perform jobs that required equal skills. The 1963 law did not cover did not cover executives, administrators, outside salespeople, or professionals.
President John Kennedy Signs the Equal Pay Act on June 10, 1963. The law prohibited sex-based wage discrimination between men and women in the same establishment who perform jobs that required equal skills. The 1963 law did not cover did not cover executives, administrators, outside salespeople, or professionals.

EVB2947448: President John Kennedy Signs the Equal Pay Act on June 10, 1963. The law prohibited sex-based wage discrimination between men and women in the same establishment who perform jobs that required equal skills. The 1963 law did not cover did not cover executives, administrators, outside salespeople, or professionals. / Bridgeman Images

Times Square and Broadway, New York City, c. 1933. At left, the Paramount Theater marquee promotes the movie PICK-UP with George Raft and Sylvia Sidney.
Times Square and Broadway, New York City, c. 1933. At left, the Paramount Theater marquee promotes the movie PICK-UP with George Raft and Sylvia Sidney.

EVB2947456: Times Square and Broadway, New York City, c. 1933. At left, the Paramount Theater marquee promotes the movie PICK-UP with George Raft and Sylvia Sidney. / Bridgeman Images


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