Life in the 1940s

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And if you wanted to be really glamorous, you posed with a cigarette!

1943 San Diego CA

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A brief respite from the war - soldiers partying on leave. Every family album probably has a photo like this.

1944 Los Angeles

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Taken on leave, this photo of brothers in the service represents most families with more than 1 son - it was common to have all of them in the service.

This family had five sons in service in WW2.

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And then there were the numerous women who served as well.

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1942, South San Francisco

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And the "Rosie the Riveters" who supported the war effort.

First Ladies in the 40's

Jackie Kennedy

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She was in high school in this 40s photo.

Barbara Bush, 1943

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She was in finishing school.

The glamorous MM

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Marilyn Monroe, or Norma Jeane Baker, when she began modeling in the 1940s.

A real genius

Albert Einstein

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In his 60s, he was still contributing to scientific knowledge - and would until 1955.

1940 Texas

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Before the beginning of WW2 - and after - they had their fun!