Photos Rarely Seen In Textbooks

Lamonica - January 12, 2023

Educating ourselves in class on the historical information that took place numerous years ago can be a lot of information to grasp. Let’s just face it, a majority of history classes are not conducted most intriguingly. Why? Because it turns into endless lectures, hours on end of documentary movies, and reading through many tedious chapters of a thick textbook. Although the knowledge was great melatonin for many taking the class, photos can help create a great sense of atmosphere and emotion. Moving on, prepare to see significant historic photos as you’ve never seen them before.

Last Known Thylacine At The Hobart Zoo In Tasmania

While exploring a local zoo, many individuals have the chance to interact, learn interesting facts, as well as develop a liking toward these living beings. As the years move along, extinction is a natural process that may be caused by natural occurrences, human activity, and much more. This photo is of the last known thylacine, nicknamed “Benjamin”, that had previously spent three years in captivity at Tasmania’s Hobart Zoo. On September 7th, 1936 the world was devastated to have heard the last animal in the species was lost dying from exposure to disease within the zoo. Unfortunately, many factors such as habitat destruction, and excessive hunting led to the rapid extinction of the species.

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Otto Frank

You may have heard of Anne Frank, most famous for her piteous diary which has also been translated into a variety of languages throughout the years. Her diary helped many around the world learn the horrors pertaining to the Nazi genocide of European Jews. Not only was her courage influencing and an inspiration to all of us, she also had given us an important message that all people have the right to live in freedom. In this photo Anne Frank’s father is in the attic apartment, behind Otto Frank’s business, where he as well as his family of eight hid during WW2 for two years. Otto Frank was much more than just Anne’s father but, without him Anne’s diary would not have been published let alone there being an Anne Frank House. It has been reported that he was also the only annex resident to survive the holocaust, then later passed away on August 19, 1980.

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Flags In Progress

Taking a moment of silence is a tradition that encourages mindfulness, as well as self awareness when remembering the members of the armed forces as well as civilians in the time of war. Grade school students around the world start their morning remembering the dedication and sacrifice of many who have served as well as those currently serving today. World War One was a fight that took place for four years requiring men, women, and even children to work in support of the nation’s battle in any way possible. The picture you see here is a room filled with women who took over volunteering to help make flags all while the male workforce were overseas fighting in World War One. At the time of this picture the flags only contained 48 stars, reaching 50 stars in July of 1960.

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Amelia Earhart

In the 20th century, Amelia Earhart was a truly iconic pilot as she became the very first woman to pursue furthering her career as an American aviator and setting numerous aviation records. Growing up she was raised in Atchison, Kansas in the city until she later then moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 1909. She took an interest in flying at a young age yet, not a soul expected her to have lived a legacy as the first female pilot exploring and traveling the world through flying a plane. The photo shows Amelia preparing to take off for the first time in an airplane specifically made for her, where she flew from Oakland to California on an eastbound flight around the world with Fred Noonan-and was forever hooked. Throughout her years of outstanding accomplishments Amelia sadly disappeared on July 2nd, 1937 while aboard the Lockheed aircraft accompanied by Fredrick Noonan who also, was reportedly missing near Howland island in the pacific. She was declared dead two years later after never being found, resulting in the nation’s longest cold cases.

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Shirley Temple

When you hear Shirley Temple, the first thought that comes to mind would most likely be the non alcoholic drink traditionally made with ginger ale and a splash of grenadine, garnished with a maraschino cherry. Well, not in this case. This is nine-ten year old Shirley Temple pictured here, in her role as a cowgirl in a western movie that took place at Palm Springs, California in the year of 1938. At just three years old, she starred in her very first role for the 1932 Parody Baby Burlesks where she charmed two male babies acting as World War One soldiers at the time. She had a variety of talents consisting of being an American actress, dancer, and singer where it wasn’t long before she won the audience around the world. Over the years, she continued to be the youngest recipient of an Academy Juvenile Award at the age of six.

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Neil Armstrong

Becoming the first ever recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, this is just another first for Neil Armstrong as pictured in the year of 1978 in which this photo was taken. Although being an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer can be difficult in many aspects, Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon in 1969. “One small step for man. One giant leap for mankind.” were the famous words that he will always be remembered for as he made and changed history in the 20th century. A national flag symbols to represent a country and a nation, has the strongest potential to stir up emotional responses following a majority of others for the country. Armstrong died on August 25, 2012 leaving behind his long-lasting impact on this particular event that took place in 1978.

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Female Snippers

Sniper rifles are powerful and hence very loud, striking fear in the enemy with an unknown position while also leaving their position to be the most feared combat units in history. Were you aware that there were female snipers who sacrificed their freedom in the service of our country? In this rare photo taken in Germany, are the female snipers of the Soviet Shock Army-3, holding a notable record for having shot down 775 German soldiers in World War II. In accepting the pressing need for soldiers and factory workers, the government called in nearly eight million women, many of whom served in the military. Two thousand snipers were recognized in connection with twelve thousand deaths confirmed in the Second World War by the Soviet army.

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Gay Pride

Pride gay month is acknowledged in June to honor the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a criterion event in LGBTQ history that placed the foundation for Pride. This picture was captured in Philadelphia in 1972, proving to be the first gay parade ever in history. Let alone there not being a name for gay or lesbian in the early 1900s, people could not come to terms with the concept of liking the same gender. In the 1900s gay couples had many valid reasons to be discreet regarding their same-sex interest, and by the 1920s the gay rights movement began in the United States and saw a lot of progress by the 2000s. The motive was to show that they were proud of their decisions, determined to come out of the shadows, and stand up for their rights admitting they are not ashamed or even disgusted.

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Fashion Evolution

This photograph captured here is a snapshot of the famous bullet bra that women craved giving them the remarkable, distinctive silhouette that continuously shaped 1950s fashion and culture. Used as a gateway over the war years from trials and tribulations, vintage clothing was a way for women to brighten their spirits and enlighten the lives of both men and women. Many of the world’s most luxurious fashion brands used today such as Coach, Dior, Cristóbal Balenciaga, and many more have also been the highlight of men’s and women’s wardrobes in the 1900s. While the beginning of the 19th century did not follow up with anything new still influencing the continued trends, women still followed trends and fashion of the Victorian era flaunting having small waists and high collars. That being said, the 19th century saw precise but important shifts when it came to the modern style of dressing.

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Women’s Rights

Swimsuits made today in the 21st century are far more revealing, enhancing more comfortability during the summertime than bathing suits made many years ago. The wearing of the bathing suit of your choice, whether it is a two-piece or a one-piece jersey in 2023, is revealed according to a person’s preference. In the photograph taken in 1907, a single play is promoted on a woman named Annette Kellerman who was also arrested for it. Subsequently, she would commercialize her own line of swimwear and with her intriguing physique and exceptional skill for underwater performance amazed many. She then attracted a large audience for its record sporting accomplishments. Her motive with this swimsuit line was to reduce the amount of clothing women needed to wear, recognizing greater freedom of movement in the water.

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World of The Big Screen

Here you’ll see a picture of a young boy in 1946 experiencing a television screen for the very first time within an establishment. Visioning this yourself on the outside looking in makes you realize how grateful you are for the things you have to do today, let alone not being able to watch your favorite show. In the year of 1924, the first television screen was invented by scottish engineer John Logie Baird and then five years later the Baird Televisor went on sale. Television has changed drastically since it first became popular in 1939 at the World’s Fair in New York. Sales have been increasing by the end of the 1940s, and by 1989, 60% of Americans had cable installed to use the new invention.

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Against The Hijab Law

The photograph shown here is the point in time when 100,000 people flooded the streets as they protested against the new Islamic government’s compulsory hijab ruling on March 8, 1979, which is also known as women’s day. At this point, women would be required to wear a scarf while away from home, but if they did not, they would be forced to wear one. Immediately, women protested against these policies to combat discriminatory legislation. Meanwhile, more than 30 women have been arrested for protesting against the mandatory hijab by grabbing a headscarf while raising it in the air to defend itself. Protesting this decision on the hijab has been remarkable since bringing together women from various elements.

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Surviving The Titanic

In this photograph from 1912 during the Titanic disaster, a lifeboat moves towards the RMS Carpathia, a passenger vessel. The small-sized boat was towed toward the passenger ship with the assistance of another lifeboat and as they got close, it was found out to be 15 to 25 people packed onboard. Approximately 600 people survived the Titanic as a result of being able to board survival craft for safe navigation. Many of the passengers on board, who went to safety, subsequently shared their individual stories with the world, considering this to be one of the most important historical events. After storytelling over the years while winning the exhibition and support of most, a film was made as well as released on December 19, 1997, called “Titanic”. The film was so successful that it got a 3-D release in 2012, reliving the event and sharing the chronology and information around the world on the big screen.

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1930s: Endless Job Search

During the Great Depression, millions of people were unemployed and unable to find jobs in their communities. It was the largest and deepest economic depression of the twentieth century in Great Britain, which quickly spread around the world after it began in the United States. In 1933, the lowest point, more than 14 million Americans were out of work and nearly half of the nation’s banks had gone bankrupt. Job hunting in the 19030s hoping to find work, traveling from place to place, or even finding work locally was very difficult and a lot lost their homes as well as struggled to survive. As pictured here, you can see a man hitchhiking to find work and what he’s looking for as well as his situation and few requirements, as landing any job at this point was the most difficult in American history.

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Eiffel Tower

Being able to travel to Paris makes the entire trip worth every penny spent considering it’s entirely beautiful to the rest of Europe for the culture, ample photo opportunities, museums, impressive landmarks, etc. Besides the romantic abundance Paris is home to many iconic attractions, in addition to the Eiffel Tower as pictured here. In this photograph of the Eiffel Tower from 1932, there are workers who paint the one thousand sixty-three Eiffel Tower. To carry out this project, it takes approximately 60 tons of yellow and several shades of brown, while respecting a time frame of 15 to 18 months. While many visitors like to explore Paris and all the magnificent aspects it has to offer, the Eiffel Tower is top-of-the-range attractions for good reason.

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Concentration Camp Nightmares

There are no words to describe the horrific acts perpetrated in the German concentration camp at Auschwitz, leaving room to be an important part of history to never forget. The reason for the Nazi concentration camps was to hold the prisoners in one place, because they had a profound contempt for their lives. It was a dark time for mankind because of the terror and suffering that every soldier went through when he was sent there. The photograph captured here is a brutal reaction of Nazi soldiers being forced to watch the pain, suffering and agony of those involved. More than 13,000 people died in one week, as more than one million died as a result of abuse, exposure, famine and disease.

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Sung for Advocacy

The first nation wide act on April 1933, boycott tried to expose German Jews to public disgrace and destroy Jewish enterprises. As pictured here, you can see the four troops singing in front of Berlin Woolworth’s shop during the prohibition of the Jewish existence in Germany on March 1, 1933. The April 1 boycott was carried out all over Nazi Germany, in large and small towns and was just the start of everything. The protest was supposed to start at 10 a.m. and end at 8 p.m. Officially, the boycott wasn’t meant to be brutal. This has not prevented some Nazis from fighting and, in some cases, even killing Jews.

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Chinese Massacre

On the evening of October 24, a largely white crowd of hundreds fell onto what is currently downtown Los Angeles and began to hit, shoot and hang indiscriminately any Chinese person they saw. As the shooting and hanging continued, thieves and thieves plundered Chinese buildings. Every room in the neighborhood has been searched and ransacked, trunks, boxes and locked containers of all sorts have been opened in search of valuables. The incident attracted national attention and prompted an investigation by the grand jury. Seven men were held accountable and condemned for the riots, but only one in reality served a prison term. It was the beginning of a decade of violence against American Asian communities in the United States, which led to the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act.

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1775-1782 Smallpox Epidemic

Individuals who have very close contact with someone who has been vaccinated against smallpox can become infected with the virus used in the vaccine, and have been killing Native Americans in the 17th century. The smallpox epidemic first emerged in Boston, that hotbed of revolutionary fervor. Smallpox is a severe communicable illness caused by the smallpox virus. Smallpox is also. The estimated number of deaths is between 300 and 500 million. Isolated incidents occurred in surrounding communities in 1774. The repeated outbreaks of 1721, 1752, 1764, and 1775 were especially serious and mortality rates increased.

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Bulletproof Vest Test

For such occasions, law enforcement will wear ballistic clothing that protects someone who wears them in certain extreme situations that they may encounter. In 1923, as shown here, the protective clothing company developed the first lightweight ballistic silk jacket for the police. Weighing 11 pounds, adjusting the body closely, the jacket was shown to the wash headquarters by shooting bullets from a revolver at the men who wear it. The US has developed several types of armour that have been considered lightweight as well as tightly adjusted to the body for the individual wearing them. The first body armor was invented by Jan Szczepanik in 1901, where his invention saved the lives of many people who came through intense situations.

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Carving of George Washington

Now, you must have seen or even slightly remember the carving of the four presidents into Mount Rushmore and was known as the biggest attraction to put on the top of tourist’s list when traveling there. As illustrated here George Washington, the fifth president of the U.S., was also the first sculpture in 1927 in Mount Rushmore. As the leader of the American Revolutionary War, he was then elected to become the very first president of the United States, awarding him with the carving fully dedicated on July 4, 1930. After that, the next three presidents to break through between 1927-1941 would be Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Each president has been carved sixty feet high in granite taking a fourteen-year calendar to complete representing the first one hundred and fifty years of American history.

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Bonnie And Clyde

Considered one of the most romantic criminals, Bonnie and Clyde with suspects in most of the crimes of the 1930s such as multiple thefts, break-ins, murders, and many more. They also met in the 1930s, developing an unusual love for each other through the crimes they committed. Their relationship is mainly portrayed as overly romantic, the picture you see here would be the consequences of their death. They were both killed in 1934 after a large majority of those who knew them believed that they had committed 13 murders and many thefts. The two became media celebrities after photographs of them posing in a romantic manner with weapons were found by law enforcement.

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1912 New York World Series

World series games happen very often now whether it’s football, tennis, or even soccer, but, on Wednesday, October 9, 1912 would be the first world championship series game for the sport of baseball hosted by Fenway Park. With the Red Sox is going up against the New York Giants crowds from all over the world came to witness the experience of attending at the new park as shown in this photo. Four games to three, with one tie, the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Giants even after the game was called after 11 innings due to the darkness. The 1912 World Championship series is certainly one for the books so that this game still remains the only best of seven series to have spent eight games. The beginning of the Red Sox was the most remarkable movement seen and documented.

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Elvis Enlisting Into The Army

The famous Elvis Presley was not only known for his charming looks and vibrant personality, but was also the King of Rock and Roll as one of rock music’s dominant performers from the mid 1950s. While his musical influence transpired from the gospel, he would stand in his church looking at the choir singing and join them from his seat which led to him also attending all night gospel sessions to involve himself in. In addition to his musical career, Presley also enlisted in the American army as an army soldier in Arkansas on 24 March 1958. Although he served from 1958 to 1960, the military was beneficial given that Presley found a new base of fans of older people. August 16, 1977 would be his date of death due to a heart attack that was found to be in connection to his drug abuse, and he would leave behind an admirable legacy.

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First Picture Ever Captured

Taking photos as well as videos from attractions, experiences and souvenirs today is easier with much clearer images. In this image here you can see the first image which was never taken by Joseph Nicephore Niepce between 1826-1827. The release of his first device in 1816, Joseph’s invention would produce a dark picture where it would have to be light. Using a technique known as heliography or writing light, the process has been complicated to find the perfect formula for its instantaneous. In the mid 20th century the evolution of photography captured moments as you’ve never seen them, discovering camera obscura image protection and the visibility altered by exposure to light.

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Serbian Scientist Nikola Tesla

After studying engineering at the Technical University and the University of Prague, Nikola Tesla continued his career as an electrical engineer and mechanic engineer. He not only invented the AC induction motor, but also contributed to the development of electrical alternation in 1882. With his inventions developed, he later became one of the most famous inventors of his time thanks to his breakthrough in the electrical industry. Tesla’s inventions and dedication to her work have inspired many people worldwide through his intelligent influence on future generations. Leaving behind the legacy of January 7, 1943 would not only have devastated the world, but would have highlighted the amazing inventions that are still being used today.

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Battle Of Gettysburg

The turning point of the Civil War occurred in the city of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, between July 1 and 3, 1863. This battle was not only important because of the important historical event, but also the Confederate army was lost while they were under General Robert E. Lee’s belt. During that time, the Union and the Confederation recorded more than two hundred and fifty-eight thousand losses and deaths. This battle was one of the bloodiest fighting of the Civil War as thousands of people were buried on the battlefield while being reported missing. The Battle of Gettysburg is not only important, but will always be remembered for the soldiers who sacrificed their freedom for the United States of America and were wounded in the process doing so.

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Dresden After WWII

The Battle of Dresden was fought in modern Germany between 13 and 15 February 1945 during the last months of the Second World War. Allied bombing raids nearly destroyed the city of Dresden and by the time it was over, 3,900 tons of bombs as well as over 90 percent of the city was in ruins. In this spirit, more than twenty-two thousand were killed, though some estimates were almost two hundred and fifty thousand without papers. Taken in 1945, this photograph shows the consequences of the bombardment of Dresden and was rebuilt between 1994 and 2005.

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Sweden: Driving On The Right Side Of The Road

Although Sweden has gotten used to driving on the right side of the road in today’s current time for many years now, it hasn’t always been this way as pictured here. In the picture displayed is the result of the first morning change from left to right. Dragen H, the Swedish government, changed the sides of the roads because his Scandinavian neighbors were already on the right-hand side. Many have made the case because of numerous wrecks, head-on collisions and other accidents caused by this Dragen decision. As one can imagine, this is by no means easy. As many residents in Sweden travel through the road on the right side today, it has become much simpler if not a habit by now than it had been over fifty years ago.

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