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Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas

If time travel ever becomes a real thing and not just a plot device for fiction, many of us would probably go back to our favorite era. In 2013, The Economist and YouGov asked Americans which decade from the 20th century they would most want to time travel to, and the 1950s came in first.

The members of the "Historical Capsule" subreddit also like to travel back in time but through the medium of photographs. Whether it's history as recent as the 2000s or moments from the beginning of the 20th century, see things like Niagara Falls without water or how Tokyo looked before all the skyscrapers right here!

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  • #1

    21-Year-Old Bernie Sanders Protesting Segregation And Getting Arrested In Chicago. August 1963

    Historic moment showing police detaining chained protesters, captured in an astounding history photo shared online.

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    Paul Kinnear
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to live in the quantum reality where Bernie became President 😥

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      Mongolian Girl Has A Laugh With Her Camel. The Little Girl’s Name Is Butedmaa And She Was Just 5 When This Picture Was Taken In 2003 By Photographer Han Chengli

      Child and camel both laughing in a historic black and white photo capturing astounding moments of history shared online.

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      #3

      An Inuit Girl Descending Into Her Home, An Ice Igloo, In Arviat, Nunavut (Northern Canada), 1949

      Black and white photo of a person in traditional clothing walking down steps inside a cave, historic moment shared online.

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      #4

      In 1990, Muhammad Ali Flew To Iraq To Help Free 15 American Hostages. Without The U.S. Government's Permission, The Heavyweight Champ Directly Negotiated With Saddam Hussein And Convinced Him To Let The Americans Come Home Safely

      Two men in suits warmly greeting each other in a candid moment shared in astounding moments of history.

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      #5

      Mom With Her Psychedelic Baby Pram, London, 1967

      Young woman pushing a colorful vintage baby carriage on a city street, capturing an astounding moment of history.

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      #6

      Mother Helping Her Son Through A Tough Level In Super Mario Land On Gameboy From 1989

      Group of children and a woman gathered around a handheld device, capturing an astounding moment of history shared online.

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      Moltar
      Community Member
      8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

      It was tough, frustrated me when I was 7. No saves days

      #7

      Webcam Was Invented In 1991 By Researchers To Check If The Coffee Pot In Another Room Is Empty Or Not

      Six black and white images showing a coffee maker brewing coffee, illustrating a moment of history shared online.

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      8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

      you've created a monster

      #8

      A Woman Living In An Iowa "Hooverville" Cleaning Her Shack — Hoovervilles Were Shantytowns Built All Across The Us During The Great Depression. They Were Named After President Herbert Hoover, Who Was Widely Blamed For The Great Depression, 1930s

      Woman standing at the entrance of a small wooden shack in a snowy rural setting, depicting an astounding moment of history.

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      Moltar
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      8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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      #9

      A Woman Named Corrie Ten Boom Showing The Secret Hiding Place Her Family Constructed In Her Attic Bedroom To Shelter Jewish People And Resistance Members In Haarlem, Holland During Wwii

      Elderly woman in blue dress pointing at a hole in the wall inside a vintage room, illustrating astounding moments of history.

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      #10

      Fifteen-Year-Old Johnny Gray Confronts One Of The Two White Boys Who Tried To Force Him And His Sister, Mary, From The Sidewalk As They Walked To School In Little Rock, Arkansas On September 16, 1958

      Three boys in a vintage black and white photo, with one pointing, capturing an astounding moment of history.

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      8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

      I see only one man in that photo

      #11

      Royal Portuguese Reading Room, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. It Opened To The Public In 1883

      Ornate historic library interior filled with thousands of books, showcasing astounding moments of history in a grand setting.

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      #12

      A Man And His Dog In A Photo Booth, 1943

      Vintage photo showing a man with a dog and a dog wearing glasses and a pipe, showcasing astounding moments of history.

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      #13

      Jimmy Carter At His Naval Graduation With His Future Wife Rosalynn And His Mother On June 5, 1946. He Died At The Age Of 100

      Young man in white uniform being assisted by two women, capturing an astounding moment of history shared online.

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      #14

      “Auntie Mary And Her 'Friend', Ruth, 1910.”

      Two women from an astounding moments of history photo, embracing and smiling by a sunlit window indoors.

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      Michelle Obama At 6 Years Old In Chicago. 1970

      Young boy standing confidently by a vintage car, capturing an astounding moment of history shared online.

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      An Arab Man Cries For Israeli President Yitzhak Rabin After His Assassination On November 4, 1995. Rabin Was Seen By Many As The Last Hope Of A Lasting Peace Between Israel And The Palestinians

      Man in traditional attire sitting near large historical photos and candles, capturing astounding moments of history shared online.

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      #17

      A Rare Example Where An Engineer Thought About The Mechanic. (1950s)

      Vintage black and white photo of a man inspecting the engine of an old bus, showcasing astounding moments of history.

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      #18

      African American Woman Poses With Her Handmade Flour Sack Dresses In The 1930s

      Young woman holding two vintage dresses inside a wooden room, showcasing astounding moments of history in black and white.

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      #19

      The Last Picture Taken Of Late U.S. President Jimmy Carter In His Final Public Appearance, A Tribute Service For His Deceased Wife Rosalynn. Atlanta, Ga, November 28th, 2023

      Elderly man in wheelchair wearing a suit and lei, captured in a poignant moment reflecting historical significance.

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      #20

      High School Teacher Sandy Brockman Wearing A Bold Print Hippie-Style Dress , In Denver, Colorado. 1969

      Teacher pointing at a US map during a history lesson in a classroom, a glimpse of astounding moments of history shared online.

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      #21

      Disney Animator Used Live Pupies And Dalmatian Dogs To Learn How To Properly Animate Them, For The Film 101 Dalmatian, 1961

      Man sketching a Dalmatian holding a hat, surrounded by classic animation drawings in a historical moments collection.

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      #22

      A Young Infant Who Has Polio, In A Tiny Iron Lung Machine; Only The Infant's Head Is Visible. 1940s

      1940s medical staff demonstrating a pediatric iron lung used for assisting infant breathing in a historic moment of medical history.

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      #23

      A Photo Of A Young Kuwaiti Girl Holding Her Lamb, During The Gulf War, (1991)

      Young girl barefoot holding a lamb near a tank with an explosion in the background, capturing an astounding moment of history.

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      #24

      Mexican Homosexuals Being Detained In A Police Station In Mexico City, 1935

      Group of young men posing confidently in a vintage black and white photo showcasing astounding moments of history.

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      #25

      Rooftop Message From Hurricane Katrina, 2005

      A historic photo showing a flood rescue plea painted on a rooftop asking help for people, dog, and cat.

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      #26

      Leo Trotsky With His Wife And Frida Kahlo, Mexico 1937. Original Color Photo

      Three historical figures in vintage attire, captured in an astounding moment shared in a dedicated history online group.

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      #27

      The “No-Bra” Movement In The 1970s, Part Of The Feminist Wave Challenging Societal Norms

      Two women in vintage 1970s outfits walking on a city street, one carrying a basket of bananas and apples.

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      #28

      A Fake City On The Roof Of A Factory That Produced Boeing Combat Airplanes. USA, 1944

      Black and white photo of a historic hillside landscape with sparse trees and scattered buildings, showcasing astounding moments of history.

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      #29

      Family In A Cardboard House (Detail Of The Walls) And Flour Sack Dresses For The Girls Pose For A Photo, 1930s

      Vintage family portrait with father and six children inside a rustic home, showcasing moments of history shared online.

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      #30

      This Guy In The Movie Grease (1978) Is Supposed To Be A Teenager

      Two men in 1950s style clothing chatting outdoors, capturing an astounding moment of history shared online.

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      JFK Poses His Lifelong Friend Lem Billings, 1933

      Black and white photo of two men dancing outdoors, sharing a joyful moment from history in a dedicated online group.

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      #32

      Soviet Peasants Listen To The Radio For The First Time, 1928

      Three people wearing early headphones listening to a vintage radio device in an astounding moments of history photo.

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      A Then 122-Year-Old Jeanne Calment Pressing The Key Of A PC Keyboard, France, 1997

      Elderly woman using a vintage computer with a screen celebrating 122 years, showcasing astounding moments of history.

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      #34

      Niagara Falls Without Water In 1969

      Black and white photo showing an astounding moment of history with a partially collapsed waterfall and rocky debris below.

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      #35

      Tokyo In 1960, Before There Were Any Skyscrapers (Pictured Tokyo Tower)

      A historical cityscape with a towering red structure rising above traditional rooftops in an astounding moments of history image.

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      #36

      Holding A Boombox Up To Your Mullet Was A Great Way To Party In The 1980s

      Young man in 1980s casual clothing holding a boombox on his shoulder inside a vintage wood-paneled room, history moment.

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      Moltar
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      8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

      told me to, Walk This Waay!

      #37

      Flight Attendant For The German Airline Lufthansa Serving Draft Beer From A Wooden Barrel And Ham On A Flight, Circa 1963

      Flight attendant serving beer from a wooden barrel to passengers, showcasing astounding moments of history in a vintage setting.

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      #38

      Kids Casually Enjoying The Playground In New York City, 1926

      Children playing on a vintage playground slide, an astounding moment of history shared in an online group.

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      #39

      Amasunzu Was A Traditional Rwandan Hairstyle Popular In The 1920s And 1930s

      Black and white historic photo of a man with a unique hairstyle shared in an online history moments group.

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      #40

      New York City In 1996

      Two people pushing a yellow taxi stuck in deep snow on a city street, representing astounding moments of history.

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      Bamboula’s Village, France, 1994. A Human Zoo Which Trafficked Victims, Withheld Their Passports, And Forced Them To Perform Seven Days A Week. Owners Were Fined 1 French Franc

      Traditional tribal ceremony with participants in cultural attire, captured as an astounding moment of history shared online.

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      #42

      The Funeral Of Private Richard Hunt, The 200th British Soldier To Die In Afghanistan, 2009. In Total, 454 British Service Personnel Died During The War In Afghanistan

      British soldiers in uniform carrying a flag-draped coffin during a solemn historical military funeral moment shared online.

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      #43

      Actress Belle Bilton In The Role Of "Beauty" (Belle) Of Beauty And The Beast, 1889

      Vintage sepia photo of Lady Dunlo in an elegant dress, capturing an astounding moment of history from the early 1900s.

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      #44

      Ladies At A Small Home Gym In 1950s

      Vintage gym scene showing women performing various exercises and acrobatics, capturing astounding moments of history.

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      #45

      A Us Soldier Shares A Chocolate Bar With A Local Japanese Lady, 1946

      Couple in vintage military uniform sharing a chocolate bar and smoking, capturing an astounding moment of history.

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      #46

      An Afghan Girl Braiding Braids For An American Tourist. 1969

      Young woman sitting on traditional bed while children gather around in an astounding moment of history shared online.

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      #47

      "Cynthia" Was A Mannequin Created In 1932 By Lester Gaba. She Became Famous And Well-Liked To Society; She Received Numerous Invitations And A Large Amount Of Fan Mail. When She Fell From A Chair And Shattered, Her Death Was Reported By The Press As If She Were A Real Person

      Black and white photo of a vintage social scene with a woman smoking and a man in formal attire, capturing a historic moment.

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