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Historical Public Events in Mid-20th Century

A series of vintage black-and-white images depicting significant ceremonies and gatherings, featuring crowds, speeches, and military honors from the 1940s and 1950s.

1944 - Mayor La Guardia gives a speech in New York City honoring the Institute for American Democracy's dedication to equality.
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Armstrong Awarded Space Medal of Honor
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The second inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower as President of the United States, was held privately on Sunday, January 20, 1957 and publicly the following day, January 21, 1957. The inauguration marked the commencement of the second four-year term of Eisenhower as President and Richard Nixon as Vice President. Chief Justice Earl Warren administered the Oath of office.
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Marine Corps MAJ John Kline, permanent aide to the president, gives President Reagan a message while the parade passes in review in front of the White House. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Visit of State Directors of the Selective Service System, 9:55AM. President John F. Kennedy (center) delivers remarks to state directors of the Selective Service System. Also pictured: National Director of the Selective Service, Lieutenant General Lewis B. Hershey. West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C. Please see the President's schedule for a complete list of attendees.
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Cuba, Santiago De Cuba, Santiago, Fidel Castro. President Of Cuba And Communist Revolutionary Leader Giving A Speech To Workers At The Inauguration Of A Dam In 1968.
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Group of Veterans gathered on West Side of U.S. Capitol Building to demonstrate against Vietnam War, Marion S. Trikosko, April 19, 1971
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DA-SC-86-08999. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Touring Club Members of the Italian Touring Club in Tripoli. 1931
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New Army Recruits Being Sworn in by Major Seth Gayle, Jr., Washington DC, USA, Harris & Ewing, 1940
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Army Day parade passing U.S. Capitol Building in Rain on 22nd Anniversary of U.S. entrance into World War I, Washington, D.C., USA, Harris & Ewing, April 6, 1939
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World War I Armistice Day Celebrations at Broad and Chestnut Streets. Philadelphia, PA, Nov 11, 1918.
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