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Without a doubt.... my favorite:
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I think of my dad and all the men who have served our Country.


Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal, Feb. 23, 1945.
I liked it a little better before I found out it was staged, but I can't argue the reasons behind why the photo was taken and what it symbolizes.

Some local kids got into my UPS boxes on the porch before I could today...

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Ohhh those little rascals...
 

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I liked it a little better before I found out it was staged, but I can't argue the reasons behind why the photo was taken and what it symbolizes.
In a sense, you could say it was staged. But there's more to this as
explained by Mr. Rosenthal.
For me, what matters is what it represented... and still does. :)






























 
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"Speak softly and carry a big stick!"
Or better yet....
“Have a friend who will lend you support when you need it the most!" ;)
 
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I think it's "Rainbow Tones," Bob...
Give 'dat man a seegar. A little online research, and probably the same website where Bob found that photo, confirms it is indeed "Rainbow Tones":

"There's something about the 'feel' of this soft hand-worked felt that says, 'Quality!' And there's something about the way Rainbow Tones snap up your whole appearance that says, 'Buy one...now!'"

If only they were still going for $8.50. :(
 
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Description: Rare photograph depicting the Mercaz HaRav Yeshivah during its first years, in the midst of the daily lecture delivered by the rosh yeshivah, Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Hakohen Kook, when the yeshivah was known as "Beit HaRav," on Rav Kook street in Jerusalem. Photographed by Tzadok Bassan - plate-signed 'Photographer Tzadok Bassan Jerusalem.' Early 20th century.
 

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