Their hair and dress, their pioneer spirit, even their Indian teepees evoke the nation’s frontier beginnings. These young people are members of a commune, which they have created for themselves as a new and radical way of living. Scores of these communes are springing up all across the U.S. In the wilderness areas of theContinue reading “Amazing Color Photographs of America’s Hippie Communes From the 1970s”
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18 Harrowing Photographs of Heroin Addicts in New York in the 1960s
In February 1965, LIFE magazine published an extraordinary photo essay on two New York City heroin addicts, John and Karen. Photographed by Bill Eppridge, the pictures — and the accompanying article, reported and written by LIFE associate editor James Mills — were part of a two-part series on narcotics in the United States. A sensitive,Continue reading “18 Harrowing Photographs of Heroin Addicts in New York in the 1960s”
Remarkable Photos of Harriet Quimby, the First Licensed U.S. Woman Pilot
She was a modern woman in a not-so modern age. At a time when her contemporaries were swathed in petticoats and corsets, Harriet Quimby was climbing into a cockpit, decked out in a satin flying suit, waving energetically to the crowd. She was as bold and tenacious as she was beautiful, and she displayed anContinue reading “Remarkable Photos of Harriet Quimby, the First Licensed U.S. Woman Pilot”
Stunning Fashion Photos From Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue in the 1950s and 1960s
Tom Palumbo (1921–2008) was an American photographer and theatre director. He was a staff photographer of Vogue from 1959 until 1962 and at Harper’s Bazaar from 1953 until 1959, where he worked with the art directors Alex Liberman and Alexey Brodovitch. He was a vice-president of creative productions at Ted Bates, where he oversaw allContinue reading “Stunning Fashion Photos From Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue in the 1950s and 1960s”
A Rare Look Inside the Harley-Davidson Factory From Their Early Days
In 1901, 20-year-old William S. Harley drew up plans for a small engine with a displacement of 7.07 cubic inches (116 cc) and four-inch (102 mm) flywheels. The engine was designed for use in a regular pedal-bicycle frame. Over the next two years, Harley and his childhood friend Arthur Davidson worked on their motor-bicycle usingContinue reading “A Rare Look Inside the Harley-Davidson Factory From Their Early Days”
16 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 outspoken opponents of the Vietnam War when, at 34, she made a two-week trip toContinue reading “16 Vintage Photographs of Jane Fonda’s Trip to North Vietnam in 1972, Which Earned Her the Nickname “Hanoi Jane””
Amazing Pictures of Grim and Gritty New York City in the 1960s & 1970s
New York, often called New York City (NYC) to distinguish it from the state of New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over 300.46 square miles (778.2 km2), New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. LocatedContinue reading “Amazing Pictures of Grim and Gritty New York City in the 1960s & 1970s”
33 Powerful Photos of The Battle Of Gettysburg, 1863
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought July 1–3, 1863, in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, by Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War. In the battle, Union Maj. Gen. George Meade’s Army of the Potomac defeated attacks by Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia, halting Lee’s invasion ofContinue reading “33 Powerful Photos of The Battle Of Gettysburg, 1863”
Geronimo: The Tragic True Story Of The Legendary Apache Warrior
Fending off both the U.S. and Mexican armies on the American frontier, Geronimo led the Bedonkohe band of the Apache Native Americans before being captured and turned into a sideshow. “Although I am old, I like to work and help my people as much as I am able.” Geronimo, the legendary Apache warrior, wrote theseContinue reading “Geronimo: The Tragic True Story Of The Legendary Apache Warrior”
The Fascinating Story of George Crum, Inventor of the Potato Chip in 1853
Every time a person crunches into a potato chip, he or she is enjoying the delicious taste of one of the world’s most famous snacks – a treat that might not exist without the contribution of black inventor George Crum. George Speck, also called George Crum was born on July 15, 1824 in Saratoga CountyContinue reading “The Fascinating Story of George Crum, Inventor of the Potato Chip in 1853”
