Jacqueline Lee Bouvier and then-U.S. Representative John Fitzgerald Kennedy belonged to the same social circle, and were formally introduced by a mutual friend, journalist Charles L. Bartlett, at a dinner party in May 1952. Bouvier was attracted to Kennedy’s physical appearance, charm, wit and wealth. The two also shared similarities in both being Catholic andContinue reading “The Weekend Jackie and JFK Got Engaged: 24 Vintage Photos Showing JFK and Jackie at Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, in 1953”
Yearly Archives: 2021
18 Wonderful Photos That Show Kansas City in the Early 1960s
Kansas City (abbreviated KC or KCMO) is the largest city in Missouri by population and area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had a population of 508,090 in 2020, and was the 36th most-populous city in the United States as of the 2020 census. It is the most populated municipality and historic coreContinue reading “18 Wonderful Photos That Show Kansas City in the Early 1960s”
44 Vintage Photographs of Artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera from the 1930s to the 1950s
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón; 6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Inspired by the country’s popular culture, she employed a naïve folk art style to explore questions of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, andContinue reading “44 Vintage Photographs of Artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera from the 1930s to the 1950s”
18 Vintage Christmas Photos From the 1940s and 1950s That Will Make You Nostalgic For Christmases Past
Whether it’s the tinseled trees, the heartfelt gifts, or just the general kind-hearted and simple spirit of the times, no era captured the true essence of Christmas quite like the 1940s and 1950s.
20 Bad Vintage Christmas Ads
Vintage ads are often terrible, but these holiday ads take terrible to a new low. Whether it’s Santa as a sex object or a cigarette carton for a sleigh, these ads are festive, fun, and totally inappropriate.
40 Beautiful Photos of Actress Arlene Dahl From the Late 1940s and 1950s
Elegance and femininity are fitting descriptions for Arlene Dahl. She is considered to be one of the most beautiful actresses to have graced the screen during the postwar period. Audiences were captivated by her breathtaking beauty and the way she used to it to her advantage, progressing from claimer to character roles. Of Norwegian extraction,Continue reading “40 Beautiful Photos of Actress Arlene Dahl From the Late 1940s and 1950s”
47 Vintage Photos of Istanbul, Turkey From the 1920s and 1930s
Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople, is the largest city in Turkey and the country’s economic, cultural and historic center. The city straddles the Bosporus strait, and lies in both Europe and Asia, with a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is the most populous city in Europe,Continue reading “47 Vintage Photos of Istanbul, Turkey From the 1920s and 1930s”
50 Stunning Photos of Beautiful Fashions Worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1950s
Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston; 4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993) was a British actress and humanitarian. Recognised as both a film and fashion icon, she was ranked by the American Film Institute as the third-greatest female screen legend from the Classical Hollywood cinema and was inducted into the International Best Dressed ListContinue reading “50 Stunning Photos of Beautiful Fashions Worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1950s”
22 Vintage Photos Showing How Children Celebrated Christmas in the Early 20th Century
From lighting a real candle on the branch of an indoor Christmas tree, to a well-dressed family singing carols on a stairwell in the home, this lovely collection of nostalgic photos reveal how children from a bygone era celebrated the festive season.
40 Wonderful Photochromes of Ireland in the 1890s
Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George’s Channel. Ireland is the second-largest island of the British Isles, the third-largest in Europe, and the twentieth-largest on Earth. Geopolitically, Ireland is divided between the Republic of IrelandContinue reading “40 Wonderful Photochromes of Ireland in the 1890s”
