Life in the 1940s

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

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

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.

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

She was in high school in this 40s photo.

She was in finishing school.

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

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