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Children in old photos show us both how life changes and stays the same between their time and ours.

The differences in these historical photos will make you reflect on what their lives must have been like; we might notice that children were dressed just like adults and if maybe more was expected of them. But the similarities will bring a smile to your face: a smile that is mirrored on the faces of happy kids at play, often with friends, a favorite toy, or a pet.

Vote on the most interesting vintage photos below, tell us what you think, or if you have a striking photo of funny kids from a long time ago of your own to share, post it here!

#1

Austrian Boy Receives New Shoes During WwII

Austrian Boy Receives New Shoes During WwII

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KatPeters
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The joy in his face makes me misty eyed. Something so simple and necessary can make all the difference to someone.

WendyPote
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have always loved this photo.It's so touching.

J.c.Cortes
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of the so many meanings of Happiness

LaurenSinger
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw this picture years ago and have been looking for it ever since. It made such an impression. Thank you.

maggieWrench
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm going to pin it. - and the rest of them.

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MadamButterfly
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The happy little boy with his shoes is just darling.

Jocelyne Therese
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

May I have permission to use some of these photos as my painting subjects?

Ovidiu Bufnilă
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The joy of this child should change the world. We could be better and cleaner. We could be friendlier and better at heart.

LucyJennings
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a pity kids today don't show the same gratitude and joy when you give them something. That's because today's kids *expect* the latest gadgetry, sneakers and toys and they more we give, the more they expect, ungratefully.

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    #2

    Happy French Girl And Her Cat, 1959

    Happy French Girl And Her Cat, 1959

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    MarshaBlizard
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She reminds me of my own daughter :)

    DariaB
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, come on, everybody! It's a cute pic! That girl's happyiness means a lot more than the cat's expression, which, btw is hillarious especially when you can guess the cat doesn't know it won't be treated as bad as it fears.

    AnaG.
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the cat isn't happy lol

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    #3

    Best Friends

    Best Friends

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    LinaCruz
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Today kids areto busy with their phones to enjoy their pups

    LucyJennings
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and today's grown ups are TOO busy with their computers to learn how to spell.

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    #4

    Girl Playing For Her Dog

    Girl Playing For Her Dog

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    gaz
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you notice she's missing a foot. Still looks happy.

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    MarciaDonlin
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the dog likes what shes playing :)

    Constantin Hoppenbrouwers
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this photo. I want me too alive like this boy.

    SelahattinOlceroglu
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How beautiful and sentimental.. I remembered unforgetable film star Shirley Temple when reviewing this photo. I think both of them were living their childhood far apart from eachother when this photo was taken. And I am afraid this little cute girl was not as lucky as Shirley because we don't know anything about her, even her name. In spite of a lost foot, this girl's happiness gives me joy of living. Thank you my unknown heroine. If you are already passed away, rest in peace.. Do the same, Dear Shirley Temple. Selahattin Olceroglu, Istanbul - Turkey

    SelahattinOlceroglu
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe Shirley Temple was living her childhood somewhere in the USA when this photo was taken. Shirley was lucky but it seems that this cute girl was not, because we don't know even her name. No matter, now we know her as unknown sweetheart of us. Thank you for giving me joy of living Dear Unknown Sweet Girl.. If you are already passed away, rest in peace. Do the same, Dear Shirley... Selahattin Olceroglu, Istanbul - Turkey

    NourRodriguez
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every Creature can feel the music

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    #5

    Girl Kissing A Puppy, 1950

    Girl Kissing A Puppy, 1950

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    AshleyBlake
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe that puppy is smiley just as much as that little girl is :)

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    #6

    Girl Enjoying Water, 1949

    Girl Enjoying Water, 1949

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    SarahofBorg
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back when people didn't manicure their lawns to look like royal estates.

    KathrynHildebrandt
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The front lawns, maybe, but the backyards were ours to tear up and down! :)

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    duh1&onlySophiaC.
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This must be where the ice bucket challenge came from...

    #7

    Boy And His Best Friend

    Boy And His Best Friend

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    #8

    Animals Being Used As Part Of Medical Therapy, 1956

    Animals Being Used As Part Of Medical Therapy, 1956

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    #9

    Girl Dancing In Front Of Her Teddy Bear. Paris, 1961

    Girl Dancing In Front Of Her Teddy Bear. Paris, 1961

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    ErinUna
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful. The love kids have for their toys is my inspiration!

    VickyAllum
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just love this photo, she is totally in her own little world with her teddy bear .

    LucyJennings
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the contrast between the immaculate little girl and that dilapidated backdrop.

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    #10

    Girl In New York, 1947

    Girl In New York, 1947

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    JessicaZervosHolbrook
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love her homemade car with license plate snd everything.

    KathrynHildebrandt
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adorable! We kids used to put together "go-carts" just like this, with scraps scavenged from baby buggies and the scrap lumber pile and the like...

    #12

    Young Musician, 1920s

    Young Musician, 1920s

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    JuliaChenier
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adorable, then heart wrenching when you realize he's playing to get money for food for his family.

    Hilary Lawrence
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly enough, in some parts of the world, kids STILL do this. Saw this with my own eyes in Warsaw's Old Town when I was in Poland last month (June 2016).

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    J.c.Cortes
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is the same passion we need when we grow and we forget about all the greatest things !

    LarsKjeldsen
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hang the picture up in my school's music room, unless it is copyright protected

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    #13

    A Girl “reading” Ebony Magazine. Chicago, 1947

    A Girl “reading” Ebony Magazine. Chicago, 1947

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    Nina
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 4:17 God loves and blesses you!✝✝✝ Turn away from these evil things and turn and seek Jesus Christ for hope, love, and peace! This is not the truth, the truth is Jesus Christ for hope, love, peace, salvation, and the answer to getting to Heaven!✝✝✝ God loved us so much that he sent his one and only son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins so that one day we can see God in heaven and go to heaven! Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and HE WILL FORGIVE you! Ask Jesus Christ for forgiveness for your sins and He will forgive you because He is a merciful God! Repent before it's too late!!!✝✝✝ symbol of Jesus's sacrifice, love, and salvation!✝✝✝

    jascha meryl ocaya
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHEN YOU PRETEND YOU'RE READING SOMETHING IN CLASS

    pajin
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Reading" upside down :)

    ARLENEPETERS
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's way to funny.... lol Made me laugh

    AnaG.
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this reminds me of my bigsiter

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    #14

    Abandoned Boy Holding A Stuffed Toy Animal, London, 1945

    Abandoned Boy Holding A Stuffed Toy Animal, London, 1945

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    ŽeljkaČempuh
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is so sad.. children always suffr the most

    LauraGray
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wish I could have been there to gather him up in my arms.

    JoyLunn
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a sad picture. I wonder what became of him?

    Emily Cantrell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it was the last year of world War 2 😢 I wish he could of been my little brother if I lived in the 40s

    Sky D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have taken him in a heartbeat! be my son <3

    MarkITGeek
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe I'm jaded and know too much about WWII, first thing I thought of was "damn Nazis."

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    #15

    The Little Marilyn, Paris 1975

    The Little Marilyn, Paris 1975

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    AshleyBlake
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perhaps this little girl just wanted to watch her dress blow around in the wind. I don't know a single girl that hasn't tried to turn the bottom part of their dress in to a mushroom or at least make it look like they are going down the rabbit hole in Alice in wonderland

    TiffanyParkinson
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's just playing. It's the person who listed the photo that's connected it with Marilyn Monroe.

    Emily Cantrell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol he or she probably knows she is just being like little Marilyn Monroe

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    SarahofBorg
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    10 years ago

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    Eh, I just don't think girls should emulate sec symbols.

    #16

    “Wait For Me Daddy,” By Claude P. Dettloff In New Westminster, Canada, October 1, 1940

    “Wait For Me Daddy,” By Claude P. Dettloff In New Westminster, Canada, October 1, 1940

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    NigelBrown
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did he return? The futility of war! !

    jennbraithwaite
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wait_for_Me,_Daddy

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    StanSmith
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cpl. Bernard returned home to his son, "Whitey" in October 1945. But 108 others of the 600 ranks you see of the Duke of Connaught Regiment did not.

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    MichalineRezler-Morrison
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happy Memorial Day! I hope they were reunited at the end of the War.

    StanSmith
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Five year old "Whitey" Bernard got to greet his father almost exactly to the day five years later. 108 families of the 600 strong Duke of Connaught Regiment were not so fortunate.

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    NigelBrown
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks Stan I least the kid had his dad!

    AngelaMcKeown
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    marching east toward the Fraser river

    StanSmith
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cpl. Bernard returned home to his son, "Whitey" in October 1945. But 108 others of the 600 ranks of the Duke of Connaught Regiment did not.

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    #17

    The Real Winnie The Pooh And Christopher Robin, 1927

    The Real Winnie The Pooh And Christopher Robin, 1927

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    #18

    Two Girls Swing On A Lampost, Manchester, 1965

    Two Girls Swing On A Lampost, Manchester, 1965

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    JoyCring
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just love this photo! It reminds me of me and my sister as kids, making up things to do when would get bored.

    CarolStapleton
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ....we wouldn't be allowed to do this these days, back then it was all so different that today's youth wouldn't be able to handle it.

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    Annabowlanoodles
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My brother and I used to do this and swing around and old oak tree when we were kids

    JoyLunn
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is exactly what my best friend as This is exactly what my best friend and I used to do.

    KathrynHildebrandt
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoa, look at that rope fray! Yikes! LOL...yes, it's true, our gen used to go out and play without helmets or bubble wrap, do stuff, and occasionally break a bone or our necks...

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    Little Girl With Her Doll Sitting In The Ruins Of Her Bombed Home, London, 1940

    Little Girl With Her Doll Sitting In The Ruins Of Her Bombed Home, London, 1940

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    ErinUna
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A loved toy can bring such comfort to kids. It's so beautiful.

    MarkITGeek
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's both beautiful and sad of course. She seems unhurt physically, probably not psychologically. I can't see Euro WWII photos without thinking... if only Hitler had been killed in WWI. Still it's hard to believe the Germans did what they did, 2 times last century.

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    Liz Needle
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful. Such love for her baby doll.

    BrettAlexanderMontano
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So sad but at the same time to know her doll is comforting her is amazing.

    ARLENEPETERS
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very sad, especially when you realize that she has no idea why this happened. Too young to comprehend. Bless her little heart...

    #20

    Umbrella Leap, 1963

    Umbrella Leap, 1963

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    LynKimpton
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We tried to use sheets as parachutes!

    MarkITGeek
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol. I tried that once, hit the ground hard and it knocked the breath out of me, hurt for a few minutes, but I was fine, and didn't do it again.

    FrancescMarínGarcia
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don´t try it today with those Chinese-made disposable umbrellas . . .

    KathrynHildebrandt
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder how many of us kids broke our tails this way after seeing Mary Poppins...

    Emily Cantrell
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That photo was taken one year before Mary Poppins came out

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    TammyChapman
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to jump off the roof and try to catch a tree branch. Never did catch it, luckily I never broke any bones. I got in trouble when I was caught letting my little brother try it. lol

    LeroyO.Jackson
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I tried that, but it never worked.

    yojichan
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks fun and incredibly brave.

    BipulRayamajhee
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then little John died. The end

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    #21

    Girl Playing In The Water, Toulon, 1949

    Girl Playing In The Water, Toulon, 1949

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    #22

    Russian Children Playing On Abandoned German Artillery After The Battle Of Stalingrad

    Russian Children Playing On Abandoned German Artillery After The Battle Of Stalingrad

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    Margaret Finn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely wonderful truly shows how resilient children are.

    MarkITGeek
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that artillery piece could talk, imagine what it could say about it's path from being built to ending up there.

    MarkITGeek
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugg, replace it's with its. Hard to believe this site doesn't allow you to edit or delete your own posts.

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    HelenGreen
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More of this please. Wonderful

    Melodie
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the baby's hat has little ears!

    #23

    Bicycles In Copenhagen, 1910s

    Bicycles In Copenhagen, 1910s

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    #24

    Children Playing In Paris, 1950s

    Children Playing In Paris, 1950s

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    Hettie Anderson
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of when I was 3 and I walked in front of everyone in church with my dress tucked in my litarts! Lol

    #25

    Children Playing In Parisn 1938

    Children Playing In Parisn 1938

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    yojichan
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I also love their matching outfits.

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    #26

    Children Playing In Paris, 1920s

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    #27

    Chalk Games, Prospect Place, Brooklyn, 1950

    Chalk Games, Prospect Place, Brooklyn, 1950

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    Liz Needle
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can remember doing chalk drawings on the road - before there were many cars on the road, though.

    BrettAlexanderMontano
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this picture, takes me back to when I was a kid and anything we could come up with would keep us interested and happy.

    KathrynHildebrandt
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm...I wonder if P.O.S. meant the same thing it does now...

    #28

    Girls Jump Rope In Zennor Road, 1960s

    Girls Jump Rope In Zennor Road, 1960s

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    #29

    Little Boy With Lamb, Romania, Late 1960s

    Little Boy With Lamb, Romania, Late 1960s

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    #30

    First Day Of School In New York, 1915

    First Day Of School In New York, 1915

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    BeverlyGlover
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really like the outfit on the right. I like everything about it, even the socks and ankle boots, and the girl is carrying a cool bag. The girl on the left's outfit was typical of the time, but the girl on the right is really stylish.

    Sky D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree, super cute and practical too

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    #31

    Winnipeg Beach 1920s

    Winnipeg Beach 1920s

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    Christmas 1961

    Christmas 1961

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    JuliaBirch
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The age I would have been then. Beautiful :)

    #33

    Children Of War - Cyprus / 18 April 1964

    Children Of War - Cyprus / 18 April 1964

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    J.c.Cortes
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what a f?%§kn abomination :(

    Sky D
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sadly many kids are forced into war even right now. Society should try to protect them

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    BrettAlexanderMontano
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is horrible that these kids had to go to war. Let's not let things like this happen again.

    Sea Bass
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To do that, we need to realise kids grow into adults, and not even adults should be engaging in war. We have come so far, learnt so much and yet we still manage to justify killing each other... so sad.

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