The Non Shorpy Web All Stars.

[2jakes]

IMO...this is the most beautiful flag in the world & what it stands for!

My father was over there during WW2. I think of him when I see this iconic image.

 

[Zombie_61]

Princeton snowball fight ~ 1893
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According to New York Times, it was an event between the freshman & sophomore class.
Not sure which side or probably both got the bright idea of insuring the intended target
successful by adding rocks to the snowballs.
By the looks on these faces, they succeeded!

Jeez, them Princeton boys took their snowball fights seriously.

 

[Benzadmiral]

Isn't there some place in Italy that has a massive town-wide tomato fight every year?

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U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, second from left, talks with Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Anderson during dedication ceremonies of the Marine Corps War Memorial, background, in Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 1954. From left are, Anderson, President Eisenhower, Vice President Richard Nixon . . . (AP Photo)

Gotta say, Nixon's hat looks sharp.

 

[Rogera]

Gotta say, Nixon's hat looks sharp.

I really like the way Ike's wearing his.

 

[2jakes]

Jeez, them Princeton boys took their snowball fights seriously.

Doesn't compare to the “ladies basement bargain sale” on Black Friday!
Boy...they really get vicious!

 

[Redfokker]

Gotta say, Nixon's hat looks sharp.

Of all the hats on guys in that image, Nixon's stands out. Wish I knew what it was, specs.

 

[Desert dog]

IMO...this is the most beautiful flag in the world & what it stands for!
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My father was there WW2. I think of him when I see this iconic image.

I agree 2jakes, my father was on Omaha beach on D-day, and battle of the Bulge. He was an Oklahoma farm boy, who saved many lives as part of the 97 evac hospital. My eyes well up thinking of the sacrifices they made, and the lasting impact on their lives. I LOVE what this flag stands for.

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[2jakes]

I agree 2jakes, my father was on Omaha beach on D-day, and battle of the Bulge. He was an Oklahoma farm boy, who saved many lives as part of the 97 evac hospital. My eyes well up thinking of the sacrifices they made, and the lasting impact on their lives. I LOVE what this flag stands for.

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Ironically, I was over there during the Vietnam Conflict.
Totally different thing, nevertheless, I have the deepest respect for all the men & women
who have served their country.

 

[2jakes]

Of all the hats on guys in that image, Nixon's stands out. Wish I knew what it was, specs.

I like this style: the Panama Hat!

 

[Desert dog]

Ironically, I was over there during the Vietnam Conflict.
Totally different thing, nevertheless, I have the deepest respect for all the men & women
who have served their country.

My deepest respect for your service in Vietnam. Regardless of political view, those who made such sacrifice deserve respect.

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[Desert dog]

I like this style: the Panama Hat!
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Nixon should have worn this all of the time.

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[Redfokker]

I like this style: the Panama Hat!
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Another great image. Love the panama!

 

[2jakes]

Photographers ~ Toronto, 1912.

 

[viclip]

Photographers ~ Toronto, 1912.
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Interesting shot of a pair of well-hatted bikers, thanks for posting it.

Someone familiar with TO might even be able to identify the precise location.

I can't but help conjecture that the bike is some sort of rare model.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Teddy Roosevelt

Roosevelt told a story of shooting at an unidentified Bigfoot type creature in fear of his life, on one of his hunting trips.

 

[2jakes]

Teddy Roosevelt

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Roosevelt told a story of shooting at an unidentified Bigfoot type creature in fear of his life, on one of his hunting trips.

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I was ten.
I recall a film clip of Teddy wearing only shorts, looked like jock-straps, going outside and bathing with cold water in the early morning.
I thought to myself... “hmm, now I know why this dude has that grin on his kisser!”.

I love history and was always amused at the fast pace when they walked in those silent film documentaries.

A plethora of Chaplins!

“Grandma... did you walk like that too
when you were a young girl in those times?”

 

[carouselvic]

 

[2jakes]

“Natalie Wood, had a well-documented fear of water. So strong was her fear that the actress would not even go in her own swimming pool.

In an interview with TMZ, Wood's sister Lana said their mother had warned Natalie that she would die in dark waters.”

 

[Zombie_61]

...Roosevelt told a story of shooting at an unidentified Bigfoot type creature in fear of his life, on one of his hunting trips.

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That's just plain silly. The radiation warning symbol on his belt buckle wasn't created until 27 years after Roosevelt died.

 

[HadleyH1]

2jakes said: ↑
Have no idea who this chap is but anybody that likes cats is ok!
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French painter Henri-Émile-Benoît Matisse





Henri Matisse indeed!