Three sailors on leave from the U.S.S Chester T. O'Brien, DE421. This photo was posed in a professional "old time photo" studio. The memory is that it was taken in the Phillipines.
MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER WAS 'LAURA ALICE VINSON' WHO MARRIED E.E.SMITH. JUST WONDERED IF THE GENTLEMAN WHO SUBMITTED THIS PHOTO MAY KNOW IF THERE IS ANY RELATION. LAURA SMITH IS FROM KENTUCKY.
Wars and conflicts have been a significant aspect of human history, shaping nations and societies for centuries.
They are often sparked by political, economic, and social factors, as well as by differences in ideology, religion, and ethnicity. These conflicts have led to the rise and fall of empires, the creatio...
Images honoring the brave men & women who served in the armed forces, and photos of wars & conflicts from around the world.
These photos capture moments in military history. They show past events, battles, military campaigns, and images of those who served, providing a unique perspective of their sacrifices and triumph.
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World War 2, the most widespread war in history so far, involved over 30 countries and 100 million people.
World War II (1939-1945) was a global conflict that involved the majority of the world's nations organized into two opposing alliances: the Allies and the Axis. The war began with the invasion of Pola...
Old photos featuring the courageous men and women of the navy.
Throughout history, navies have played crucial roles in trade, exploration, and warfare, securing coastlines, protecting shipping lanes, and projecting power across the seas. These vintage photos of n...
Old photos of workers and businesses from past decades
While we don't know what the first business transaction was, it is easy to imagine that thousands of years ago a good hunter bartered his excess meat for something more useful to him. In the history ...
I am 50 years old, living in Arizona and the surnames I am interested in are Cannon and Smith. I love photos of people from the past that have basically been discarded or forgotten.