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Taste of a Decade: A Glimpse Inside American Restaurants and Cafeterias in the 1940s

During the war (1941-1945) the creation of 17 million new jobs finally pulls the economy out of the Depression. Millions of married women enter the labor force. The demand for restaurant meals escalates, increasing from a pre-war level of 20…

23 Vintage Pictures of Old Los Angeles Restaurants With Wacky Shapes

We’re used to seeing swanky rooftop restaurants and bars, taco stands and outdoor patios decorated with lights in Los Angeles. But back in the day we had restaurants and food stands that took architecture to the next level, with wacky…

These Old Photos Show What the First Day of School Looked Like in the Past Century

In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, where traditions and customs are shaped by the ebb and flow of time, the first day of school holds a special place. From the early 1900s to the turn of the millennium, each…

26 Alluring Vintage Photos That Capture US Women Making Flags From the Early 1900s

Many of us associate July 4th, Independence Day, with barbecues, picnics and fireworks. But it is also the day when we proudly display the National Flag of the United States. We honor this day by flying Old Glory’s stars and…

28 Black and White Photos That Document the Annual Christmas Dance of Lynchburg College, Virginia in the Late 1950s0-LGT

An amazing photo collection from Lynchburg College Archives that show Annual Christmas Dance of students in Lynchburg College, Virginia from the late 1950s. Few from 1960. 28 Black and White Photos That Document the Annual Christmas Dance of Lynchburg College, Virginia in the…

The Unsung Guardian: Jack Walsh and the Enduring Loyalty to the Kennedys-LGT

John F. Kennedy, the charismatic president, and his family have captivated the world for generations. Yet, behind the scenes stood a dedicated Secret Service agent, Jack Walsh, whose unwavering loyalty became a cornerstone of the Kennedy legacy. This article explores…

Caroline And President John F. Kennedy Visits Jacqueline at Otis Air Force Base Hospital-LGT

On a crisp Sunday morning, August 11th, 1963, a scene unfolded at Otis Air Force Base in Massachusetts that captured the hearts of the nation. President John F. Kennedy, ever the devoted father, escorted his young daughter, Caroline, into the base…

Inside Jacqueline Kennedy’s Unique Bond With Daughter Caroline and Son John F. Kennedy Jr.-LGT

Enigmatic first lady Jacqueline Kennedy found the most joy in her children—and paid special attention to John—after living through unspeakable tragedy squarely in the public eye. Her unique bond with her daughter, Caroline, and son, John F. Kennedy Jr., was shaped by…

John F. Kennedy Jr. Through 50+ Photographs-LGT

John F. Kennedy Jr., or JFK Jr. as he was widely known, was more than just the son of a president. He was a lawyer, a magazine journalist, and a cultural icon whose life was tragically cut short in a plane…