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Learning about history is always fun; truth is stranger than fiction. But a history lesson is even more exciting when there are images to coincide with fascinating stories. Allow me to introduce the “History In Pictures” Instagram account. With 4.4 million followers and over 3,600 posts, @HistoryPhotographed is famous for sharing some of the most interesting pictures that you may have never seen before.

The page’s bio states that their aim is “educating people by sharing the most powerful moments in history”, while also noting that “history should not be censored". We’ve gathered some of the most captivating vintage photographs for you to enjoy, so sit back, relax and be glad we live in a time where information about the past is unlimited.

Keep reading to also find an interview we were lucky enough to receive from Jeff Curto, photographer and host of the "History of Photography" podcast. Then if you’re looking for even more historical images later, check out this Bored Panda piece next.

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"When I Told My Father I Was Going To Marry Jake He Said, ‘If You Marry That Man You Will Never Set Foot In This House Again"

"When I Told My Father I Was Going To Marry Jake He Said, ‘If You Marry That Man You Will Never Set Foot In This House Again"

"He was horrified that I could contemplate marrying a black man, and I soon learned that most people felt the same way. The first years of our marriage living in Birmingham were hell — I cried every day, and barely ate. No one would speak to us, we couldn’t find anywhere to live because no one would rent to a black man, and we had no money.⁣

People would point at us in the street. Then I gave birth to a stillborn son at eight months. It wasn’t related to the stress I was under but it broke my heart, and we never had any more children.⁣

We were at the same technical college. I was having typing and shorthand lessons and he’d been sent there for training by the Air Force. He was with a group of black friends and they called my friend and me over to talk. We didn’t even know they spoke English, but Jake and I got chatting. He quoted Shakespeare to me, which I loved.⁣

Jake returned to Trinidad, but we carried on writing to each other, and a few years later he returned to the UK to get better paid work.⁣

He asked me to marry him, quite out of the blue, when I was only 19. My father threw me out, and I left with only one small suitcase to my name. No family came to our register office wedding in 1948.⁣

But gradually life became easier. I got teaching jobs, ending up as a deputy head teacher. First Jake worked in a factory, then for the Post Office.⁣
Slowly we made friends together, but it was so hard. I used to say to new friends: ‘Look, I have to tell you this before I invite you to my home — my husband is black.’⁣

My father died when I was 30 and although we were reconciled by then, he never did approve of Jake.⁣

Today we have been married for 63 years, and are still very much in love. I do not regret marrying him for an instant, despite all the pain we have suffered."

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I'm so sorry zou had to get through that. You look like a lovely and very happy couple <3

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We reached out to professional photographer and host of the "History of Photography" podcast Jeff Curto to get some insight from an expert in the field. When asked what he loves most about photography, Jeff told us, "What I love most about photography - its ability to interpret, alter and enhance our perception of the world in a purely visual way. It's a universal language that allows everyone to communicate on an equal basis - what you see is what I see - no translation needed." We also asked him why learning photo history is important. "If someone wants to learn photography, learning about who came before them is critical," Jeff says. "The way I always put it is this: if you wanted to start to write novels, don't you think that reading as many novels as you can, learning the history of what constitutes a novel and how they are structured would be important? Why should it be different for photography?"

Lastly, when asked how photography enhances our understanding of history, Jeff told us that "photography records history". He went on to explain that, "As soon as the camera's shutter closes, the image recorded is in the past. We can only know the past with any degree of specificity if we have a photograph of it because the camera records each and every detail. Certainly the photographer can editorialize on the scene in question by choosing what to include and what to exclude, but the moment frozen in time is still that exact moment."

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Members Of The Polish Resistance During World War 2, Then To Now

Members Of The Polish Resistance During World War 2, Then To Now

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While enjoying all of these great historical images, let’s take some time to learn about the history of photography itself. According to an article on The Spruce Crafts written by Liz Masoner, a professional photographer and author, the “basic concept of photography has been around since about the 5th century B.C.E”. Back then, Liz explained, “cameras” could not quite record images, but they could project them onto other surfaces. The first camera obscura, “an optical device that creates an image by focusing rays of light onto a screen or sheet of paper”, used a pinhole in a tent to project images from outside into the dark tent. While they existed before, camera obscuras were not small enough to be portable until the 17th century. Liz mentions that “basic lenses to focus the light were also introduced” around the same time.

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In 1969, When Black Americans Were Prevented From Swimming Alongside Whites, Mr.rogers Invite Officer Clemmons To Join Him And Cool His Feet In A Pool, Breaking A Well-Known Color Barrier

In 1969, When Black Americans Were Prevented From Swimming Alongside Whites, Mr.rogers Invite Officer Clemmons To Join Him And Cool His Feet In A Pool, Breaking A Well-Known Color Barrier

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Photography as we know it today began in 1826 with the French inventor Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. Niépce created the first permanent photograph by using a portable camera obscura to “expose a pewter plate coated with bitumen to light”. Advancements in photography came rapidly in the following decades, with the daguerreotype, emulsion plates and dry plates being formed by the end of the 19th century. 

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The daguerreotype was a forerunner of modern film but was replaced by emulsion plates, or wet plates, in the 1850’s. These were less expensive and required only 2-3 seconds of exposure time, but they became obsolete quickly as well, with the invention of dry plates. The new dry gelatine plates were as high quality as wet plates but could be stored, “rather than made as needed”. These were also a huge step forward in allowing for smaller, hand-held cameras. 

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In 1912, Jim Thorpe, A Native American, Had His Running Shoes Stolen On The Morning Of His Olympic Track And Field Events

In 1912, Jim Thorpe, A Native American, Had His Running Shoes Stolen On The Morning Of His Olympic Track And Field Events

"He found this mismatched pair of shoes in the garbage and ran in them to win two Olympic gold medals that day.

He was also the first Native American to win a gold medal for the United States."

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jim Thorpe, the native American, was portrayed on film, All American (1951) by that very Native American looking.... Burt Lancaster.

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Photography was still an elite privilege until the 1880’s, when George Eastman started Kodak. Eastman invented a flexible roll film that no longer required photographers to constantly change the solid plates. He then went on to develop a small box camera, with one lens and no focusing adjustment, that could hold 100 film exposures. Photographers could take their own pictures then send the camera back to the factory to get their film developed and have photos printed. This was the first time cameras were accessible to the average person.  

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Ris Scharoun-Deforge And Paul Deforge, A Couple With Down Syndrome Who Celebrated Their 25th Wedding Anniversary On August 13, 2018

Ris Scharoun-Deforge And Paul Deforge, A Couple With Down Syndrome Who Celebrated Their 25th Wedding Anniversary On August 13, 2018

"Kris met Paul at a dance in 1988 and she knew she had found the man she wanted to spent the rest of her life with. According to Today, Kris remembered that moment and said, “I looked into Paul’s eyes and saw my future.” After dating for five years, they decided to get married. "I proposed to him. I whispered in his ear, "Would you marry me?" And he looked up at me with this big beautiful smile and he shook his head "Yes!" And that's when I knew. He got me laughing, he was the one for me," said Kris to CBS. ⁣
Paul passed away from complications of dementia at the age of 56 less than a year after their 25th anniversary. Even during Paul's last moments, as his memory faded, his face would brighten up when he saw his wife and her overall presence would calm him."

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Since then, photography has developed and adapted over time to capture cultural events and allow individuals to record their own milestones. In the 1930’s, Henri-Cartier Bresson and others began photographing “life as it occurred” rather than only staged portraits, and once World War II began, photojournalists ran with this style. A couple decades later, Polaroid released their Model 95, which blew the public’s minds by developing photos instantly. Polaroid has had a complicated history, reaching its peak in the 1960’s and 70’s, filing for bankruptcy twice between 2001 and 2009, then making a revival over the past few years, with a successful online store today.

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"Everyone You Meet Always Asks If You Have A Career, Are Married Or Own A House As If Life Was Some Kind Of Grocery List. But Nobody Ever Asks If You Are Happy" - Heath Ledger

"Everyone You Meet Always Asks If You Have A Career, Are Married Or Own A House As If Life Was Some Kind Of Grocery List. But Nobody Ever Asks If You Are Happy" - Heath Ledger

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Robbin Williams As A Cheerleader For The Denver Broncos, 1979

Robbin Williams As A Cheerleader For The Denver Broncos, 1979

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Bernie Sanders Being Arrested In Chicago For Protesting Segregation In 1963. He Was Charged With Resisting Arrest And Fined $25

Bernie Sanders Being Arrested In Chicago For Protesting Segregation In 1963. He Was Charged With Resisting Arrest And Fined $25

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After the peak of instant images, the digital age was soon approaching. But first, SLR-type cameras became all the rage after being made widely available in the 1950’s by the Japanese brands Pentax and Nikon. These cameras made image control much easier for photographers, with new accessories like interchangeable lenses. Then, in the late 70’s and early 80’s, “compact cameras that were capable of making image control decisions on their own were introduced”. “Point and shoot” cameras allowed amateur photographers to take pictures without having to worry about controlling the shutter speed, aperture and focus. Then finally, in the 80’s and 90’s, digital cameras became widely available, leading to the advanced cameras we know and love today.    

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Holocaust Survivor And The Soldier Who Rescued Her In 1944

Holocaust Survivor And The Soldier Who Rescued Her In 1944

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Mary Ann Bevan Entered And Won An “Ugliest Woman” Contest

Mary Ann Bevan Entered And Won An “Ugliest Woman” Contest

Mary was born in 1874 and became a nurse in 1894. In 1903, she married Thomas Bevan and they had four children. In 1906, Mary began suffering from acromegaly, a rare condition that causes enlarged bones in feet, hands, and the face. After her husband died in 1914, Mary was unable to find work due to her appearance. To support her children she entered an “Ugliest Woman” contest; her win brought her enough attention that she was hired as a sideshow performer.

Mary provided for her family working at Coney Island Dreamland Show and Ringling Brother’s Circus. She died on December 26. 1933.

She endured ridicule and humiliation to selflessly take care of her family. She was a feminist icon and example of beauty being more than skin deep.

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Women In Afghanistan During The 70s. Before Taliban

Women In Afghanistan During The 70s. Before Taliban

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You might be wondering why photography is so important, but it has greatly impacted our lives in ways we don’t even realize. Federico Alegria, photographer and professor, explored this topic in his piece “How Photography Changed The World”. One point Alegria mentions is how “photography changes history” and “alters our perspective of the past”. Being able to broadcast events worldwide instantly allows our world to be more in sync, but having images of historical events also deepens our understanding of them. Having photos of our own lives is a great blessing as well, allowing us to better remember events and loved ones and enjoy the nostalgia of looking back whenever we want. 

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A Goodbye Between North- And South Korean Relatives After A Family Reunion, Who Were Separated For Over 57 Years

A Goodbye Between North- And South Korean Relatives After A Family Reunion, Who Were Separated For Over 57 Years

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Patrick Swayze Once Said: “I’ve Now Ceased To Worry About Image, Because I Don't Care What People Think Of Me Anymore. Because I've Had Such A Battle With What I Think Of Me And With Trying To Find A Way To Like Myself”

Patrick Swayze Once Said: “I’ve Now Ceased To Worry About Image, Because I Don't Care What People Think Of Me Anymore. Because I've Had Such A Battle With What I Think Of Me And With Trying To Find A Way To Like Myself”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This world is made for more than one biased opinion. Good for him, realizing that and living his own life. Lots of us don’t learn.

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That Time When Princess Diana Broke The Royal Rules For Her Son William By Taking Part In The Sports Day Running Race At Her Son’s School

That Time When Princess Diana Broke The Royal Rules For Her Son William By Taking Part In The Sports Day Running Race At Her Son’s School

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Photography has also affected how we experience social events. Wedding photos are one of the most exciting aspects of many people’s big days, and holding onto family photos is an excellent way for us to connect with our heritage. We photograph the most exciting days of our lives, our children as they grow and our travels that we want to remember for years to come. Nowadays, we can share all of these images on social media for friends and family to see as well. While Instagram has probably given some too much confidence in their photography skills, it has made sharing images with loved ones extremely accessible (not to mention that many of us find it fun too!).

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The Man Behind The Iconic Photo

The Man Behind The Iconic Photo

"Never thought about it before, but you know that famous picture of a bunch of construction workers sitting on a girder way up in the sky and having lunch? Well here's the photographer who took that picture: Charles C. Ebbets"

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3 People Pose For A Photo Whilst Wearing Face Masks During The Second Wave Of The Spanish Flu In California; 1918

3 People Pose For A Photo Whilst Wearing Face Masks During The Second Wave Of The Spanish Flu In California; 1918

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27-Year-Old Soviet Doctor, Leonid Rogozov, Performing Surgery On Himself To Remove An Infected Appendix During A 1961 Expedition To The Antarctic, Where He Was The Only Doctor On The Team

27-Year-Old Soviet Doctor, Leonid Rogozov, Performing Surgery On Himself To Remove An Infected Appendix During A 1961 Expedition To The Antarctic, Where He Was The Only Doctor On The Team

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How? How can this be possible? Wouldn't he be in so much pain to even do the surgery? I need Doctor Mike for this one! Lmao!

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When it comes to pictures helping tell stories, photojournalism has become crucial to news sources in the past century. Modern photojournalism developed in Germany in 1925, followed by another German innovation: the photo magazine. But once Hitler began to gain power in Germany, many of these magazines were suppressed, and most of the editors ended up fleeing the country. By 1936, however, American magazine magnate Henry Luce launched Life Magazine in the US. Life became incredibly influential, especially during World War II, and photojournalism became an important way of documenting global events.    

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A Beach In Iran A Few Months Before The Islamic Revolution. 1978/79

A Beach In Iran A Few Months Before The Islamic Revolution. 1978/79

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Rms Queen Elizabeth Returning 15,000 Soldiers To New York At The End Of Ww2 1945. The Ship Was Not Overcrowded, Soldiers Simply Ran To The Deck As They Arrived

Rms Queen Elizabeth Returning 15,000 Soldiers To New York At The End Of Ww2 1945. The Ship Was Not Overcrowded, Soldiers Simply Ran To The Deck As They Arrived

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Some regard the golden age of photojournalism as 1935-1975. For the first time in history, startling images of war and other historical events were widely available with captivating stories alongside them. Famous images from the years between the Great Depression and World War II live on in many people’s minds. One of the most iconic examples is “Migrant Mother from Nipomo”, a photograph taken by Dorothea Lange in California in 1936. The photo, featuring a mother with two of her children turning away from the camera, was taken during a project “commissioned by the Farm Security Administration in the pursuit of capturing the impact of the Great Depression on the American families”.

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“An Empty Stomach, An Empty Wallet And A Broken Heart Can Teach You The Best Lessons Of Life” - Robin Williams

“An Empty Stomach, An Empty Wallet And A Broken Heart Can Teach You The Best Lessons Of Life” - Robin Williams

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sure do miss Robin. With everything he gave the world, it just isn't right that he developed Lewy Body Dementia.

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The Models Of The "American Gothic" Painting

The Models Of The "American Gothic" Painting

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The lady doesn't even come close to the picture. The one in the pic looks way older and the facial structure looks way diff.

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Another iconic image that came after the end of World War II is “V-J Day In Times Square” taken by Alfred Eisenstaedt in 1945. The photo features a nurse and a sailor enjoying a passionate embrace in celebration of the war being over. It’s safe to assume that both individuals witnessed horrific sights during the war, but thanks to photojournalism, one moment of pure joy was able to be captured as well.

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A Skateboarder Zipping Through Central Park In The 1960s

A Skateboarder Zipping Through Central Park In The 1960s

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Guardsman Fainted During A Ceremony, But Other Guards Kept Their Attention. London, 1966

Guardsman Fainted During A Ceremony, But Other Guards Kept Their Attention. London, 1966

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miss no-way
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still consider such things a bit absurd. The military etiquette before a possible dangerous situation

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Kathryn Baylis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same here. I would much rather at least see medics rushing out, putting him in a stretcher, and taking him away for treatment. I mean, who wants to see a lineup of soldiers in their finest gear that’s littered with soldiers who fainted and look like dead bodies?

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pebs
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This photo shows how dehumanizing military service is.

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J. F.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only certain traditions, most european armies adopted a more humane work field (Not like US drill sergeants yelling at everybody)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Break this nonsense and check on him at least. I find this beyond stupid. Be human, first.

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Sarah Richardson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They do, just because it isn’t shown in this photo doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen.

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Ally MacMann
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn't that rare. They stand attention for hours at a time, including in the middle of Summer. I don't when the last time was this happed but it certainly wasn't as long ago as 1966.

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Fred L.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, happens at many lengthy parades, the poor sods usally being removed and getting medical attention quickly. Happened at some I´ve been to earlier in the century; and some being on asphalt instead of grass led to very unnice injuries (like broken jaws and noses).

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw this happen at a wedding. One of the groomsmen passed out. The groom didn't bat an eyelid as some other people helped the groomsman away.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sorry i know 1) this is such a horrible situation for him + all the others in the regiment who must be going through such an arduous process for ppl to be literally collapsing 2) it's a clear indicator of the insanity + absurdity of such an archaic tradition + militant training/etiquette -- but his completely plank like position, the literal face plant with that stupid giant hat is making me laugh so much

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V Michael Lazar
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're trained to "faint at attention." The result is they stiffly fall over like tin soldiers, rather than crumple like an average joe.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a photo from when it first happened, right after this photo was taken he was helped and taken away.

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Troy Parr
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Despite what the heading says, they are clearly standing At Ease, not At Attention.

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Nolgoth
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had this happen during pass in review/graduation rehearsal when i was in navy boot camp in 01. This happens when you lock your knees when standing at attention. Guy that fainted was fine. Got yelled at for breaking formation. Dont think anyone passed out during actual graduation

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Nikki Sevven
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess I would have been courtmartialed, then, because I could not see someone in distress and refuse to help them.

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Karen Clark
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is stupid, archaic, and barbaric. These traditions need to EVOLVE.

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DetongLhamo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is wrong. Get rid of the bear skin hats and at least roll these chaps into the recovery position. They’re people, not ornaments.

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Francie Traschen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they just let him lay there??? what if he was having a heart attack or stroke?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You cropped out the part where the Queen simply trotted on by on her horse and didn't even bother to notice let alone help the poor guy.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fallen soldier was given aid right after the shutter snapped. I was an army squad leader with a man that would walk into people. He would stand at attention and his knees were locked, blocking blood flow and resulting in passing out or odd behavior. I'd drop out of the formation to tend to him as this guy's squad leader surely did for him.

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Cameron Deering
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened at a funeral I attended. 21 gun salute and taps... the horn player collapsed from heat exhaustion and no one did a thing.. awful, really

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Anja Schmidt
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

shouldn´t be there a nice crew for such cases? A kind of an emergency procedure?

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Sam Lin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes,they can't move and say even a word. This remind me of Mr.Bean.🤣

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DaveR38
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Happens a lot. I used to live in Dartmouth (the SW England one) and went to watch "passing out parades" at the Naval Colliege there, several would literally pass out during the ceremony

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Theobolds Daughter
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happens most years at Trooping the Colour. They get so hot under those uniforms and silly hats. Contrary to popular belief, it can, occasionally, be warm, for like a day or two. Keep an eye on the British media over the first weekend in June. We are having a right royal píss up because our Queen has been on the throne for 70 years now. It'll be like It's a Knock Out. They'll be hitting the damn deck in their scores.

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Emma Schwertner
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've actually hear of this. Sometimes, it gets so hot that the soldiers pass out because all they do is stand there all day

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Zaza
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yea, sure, being a "proper" guard is important. But letting one of your own pass out without doing anything at all? Nope, sorry, you all failed. It's not war time where you have to just let them lie there without aid, because movement can give your location away. Strict and proper is fine. Inhuman is not

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Leslie Burleson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband graduated from the US Naval Academy. One of my favorite things to do was watch the midshipmen drop like flies while marching or even sitting in the summer heat

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Kiwii Stone
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Queen's guard are taught to "faint to attention" - falling while maintaining pose so no bending or kneeling down on the way, just face first flat out

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Analyn Lahr
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dude falls flat on his face, could have a broken and bloody nose, could be drowning in his own blood, but nobody helps him because they have to keep formation. I hope the guy was all right but it wouldn't surprise me if he got in trouble for it.

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Lyn Moffett
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

not sure if this is true,, apparently they ridiculed and constantly criticised the young guard afterwards to the extent he left the colour guard. Heartless stuck up shits. All because the young lad passed out.

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SinéadQ
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's that? Oh Frank, he had a late night. Carry on. How ridiculous. He could have been hurt badly.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It happens that often that you're trained in what to do if you feel yourself fainting - which is to first go down to one knee if possible before face planting the floor - apparently that's a bit more dignified than just falling over untidily. We were taught it happened often due to a combination of the weather (obviously happens a lot more in the heat) and tight headgear (most military headgear is a very snug fit, included dress uniform)

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Nicki
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He locked his knees...first rule of standing at attention, don't lock your knees, you WILL pass out.

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Valerie G.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

especially if you are wearing one of those bear fur hats. They are very heavy.

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Joseph Kastorff
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

dude probably broke his face going down like a tree, but by all means, the rest of you just keep standing there... SMH

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shodokai
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yea, cuz we don't help a brother in need... we just ignore him like good brainless soldiers... This is weakness incarnate.

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Steven Meyer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually as long as you don’t lock your knees you won’t pass out. I’ve stood in many military formations for hours on end and never passed out.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This s why i wouldnt join the army,he needs medical attention,but they do not give a damn.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lets keep up appearances while a guy might die of heatstroke or suffocate in the dirt

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They should tend to him! Oh, and BTW he does look a bit like a sleeping baby owl...

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Assuming this is real, wow, it’s a real testament to the inhumane-ness of employers, in the case the Monarchy. I mean, this dude just fell forward onto his face, and no one is even glancing down at him. You can take a “don’t break character” command too far.

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George Lucas Surrounded By Star Wars Props

George Lucas Surrounded By Star Wars Props

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Lady Norman On Her Scooter/Autoped, 1916

Lady Norman On Her Scooter/Autoped, 1916

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Father Faints When He Meets His Triplet Babies For The First Time In 1946. This Was Before Ultrasound Was Invented

Father Faints When He Meets His Triplet Babies For The First Time In 1946. This Was Before Ultrasound Was Invented

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fella holding him doesn't seem to be using much strength to keep him up or showing even the tiniest degree of concern (which most people would if someone passes out - it startles if nothing else). I'm wondering if he jokingly pretended to faint. Might be miles off of course! 🤷

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Temple Of Kukulcán (El Castillo)

Temple Of Kukulcán (El Castillo)

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A Woman Celebrating Birthday In Tehran, Iran In 1973

A Woman Celebrating Birthday In Tehran, Iran In 1973

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sad that life looked so much happier in the past. So scary to know the USA is on same trajectory going backwards in time to oppress so many women just to have a "domestic supply of infants so the wealthy can adopt" as per Amy coat hanger barret.

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A Man Browsing For Books In Cincinnati's Cavernous Old Main Library. The Library Was Demolished In 1955

A Man Browsing For Books In Cincinnati's Cavernous Old Main Library. The Library Was Demolished In 1955

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A Knocker-Upper Was Someone Whose Purpose Was To Wake People Up During A Time When Alarm Clocks Were Expensive And Not Very Reliable. They Earned About Six Pence A Week Using A Pea Shooter To Shoot Dried Peas At The Windows Of Sleeping Workers In East London, 1930s. She Would Not Leave A Window Until She Was Sure That The Workers Had Woken Up

A Knocker-Upper Was Someone Whose Purpose Was To Wake People Up During A Time When Alarm Clocks Were Expensive And Not Very Reliable. They Earned About Six Pence A Week Using A Pea Shooter To Shoot Dried Peas At The Windows Of Sleeping Workers In East London, 1930s. She Would Not Leave A Window Until She Was Sure That The Workers Had Woken Up

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Jerry Stiller- Takes His Son Ben Stiller To A Play (1978)

Jerry Stiller- Takes His Son Ben Stiller To A Play (1978)

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good Lord. Jerry looks the same in 1978 as he did in 1998 twenty years later when Seinfeld ended. Wow!

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Behind-The-Scenes Photos From Titanic, 1997

Behind-The-Scenes Photos From Titanic, 1997

“We were kind of the two goofy kids on the set,” Kate Winslet told Rolling Stone in 1998. “Y’know, working with Leonardo DiCaprio — he’s a bit gorgeous, and I was worried that I was going to be bowled over by him, or that he was going to find me all stuffy and Shakespearean and English. But the second we met, we just completely clicked.”

Leonardo DiCaprio said, “She was my best friend for seven months. We’d unload the stresses of the shoot to each other, vent to each other, watch out for each other....We were partners.”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and they're still very good friends. Winslet told a newspaper a few month ago, that it was hard for them during the lockdowns, that they weren't able to visit eachother

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A Llama In Times Square, 1957

A Llama In Times Square, 1957

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Goodbye Kiss At Penn Station, NY, Between A Soldier And His Loved One, And No Assurance He Ever Comes Back. 1944

Goodbye Kiss At Penn Station, NY, Between A Soldier And His Loved One, And No Assurance He Ever Comes Back. 1944

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The question should have an answer of whether or not he did survive the war.

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Downtown Los Angeles Photographed In 1901, And Again In 2001, Exactly 100 Years Later

Downtown Los Angeles Photographed In 1901, And Again In 2001, Exactly 100 Years Later

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New York In The Early 1900s. Colorized By Sanna Dullaway

New York In The Early 1900s. Colorized By Sanna Dullaway

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Katie Nelson
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For anyone who cares: the NY stock exchange was opened, Flatiron was built, and Williamsburg bridge opened. Population was 3.4 million!

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Ladies Going Shopping In Colorful Shorts, Los Angeles, 1960. Photograph By Allan Grant. Colorized By Kostas Fiev

Ladies Going Shopping In Colorful Shorts, Los Angeles, 1960. Photograph By Allan Grant. Colorized By Kostas Fiev

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Beautiful Photo Of The Twin Towers In 1979

Beautiful Photo Of The Twin Towers In 1979

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Old Photos Of The Cast Of "Friends"

Old Photos Of The Cast Of "Friends"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

David Schwimmer looks just like Ross does when we see his teenage flashbacks!

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Tobey Maguire And Leonardo Dicaprio Bowling, 1989

Tobey Maguire And Leonardo Dicaprio Bowling, 1989

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A Man Begs For His Wife’s Forgiveness Inside A Divorce Court, Chicago, 1948

A Man Begs For His Wife’s Forgiveness Inside A Divorce Court, Chicago, 1948

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In 1979, 16 Year Old Brenda Ann Spencer Was Arrested After Killing Two People In California. When Asked Why She Did It, Her Reply Was "I Just Don't Like Mondays"

In 1979, 16 Year Old Brenda Ann Spencer Was Arrested After Killing Two People In California. When Asked Why She Did It, Her Reply Was "I Just Don't Like Mondays"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably it would have been better if it had sparked a debate instead of just a catchy song...

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