Welcome to the National History channel. Remember to subscribe and like the video so you don’t miss similar videos. Two scientists photographed with the plutonium core used in the 1945 Fat Man bomb during the Manhattan Project in the United States.
This device was used in the attack on Nagasaki, Japan, on August 9, 1945, as part of the actions to end World War II. Christa McAuliff’s parents and sister witnessed the Challenger space shuttle explode at the Kennedy Space Center in the United States in January 1986. McAuliff was a teacher selected to participate in NASA’s space teacher program.
People attempt to board a plane in Na Trang on April 1, 1975, as U.S. troops withdraw from South Vietnam. This moment was part of the final phase of the Vietnam War, marked by civilian and military evacuations in response to the advance of North Vietnamese forces. Private Woods holds an M60 machine gun with a burning hut in the background during a 1967 operation in Vietnam.
The M60 grenade launcher was a primary support weapon of the United States Forces, renowned for its firepower and combat versatility. In 1943, German soldiers had to take shelter in flooded trenches during one of the most intense conflicts of the 20th century. Trenches were common on many fronts, providing cover but also creating harsh living conditions.
During World War II, aircraft accidents on aircraft carriers were frequent due to heavy workloads and limited space for landing and takeoff. An exhausted soldier from General George S. Patton’s 3rd Army is resting on the luxurious bed that Herman Guring, a high-ranking German government official at the time, once slept in.
This photograph was taken in May 1945 in Germany, shortly after the end of major military campaigns in Europe. An M48 tank commander looks through a periscope during the Vietnam War in 1967. The M48 was a main battle tank used by the United States and its allies, designed for mobility and protection in rough terrain.
Two Armenian women pose with rifles before going into battle against the Ottoman Empire in 1895. At that time, the Armenian community organized resistance movements to protest oppression and conflict in the region. American artillery soldiers pose next to a peace flag in South Vietnam in 1971.
During the Vietnam War, soldiers often expressed conflicting emotions about the conflict by displaying symbols as signs of peace. The photograph titled “The American Way,” taken during the Great Depression of 1937 in Louisville, Kentucky, shows civilians affected by the economic crisis contrasted with a propaganda poster glorifying American prosperity.
On March 18, 1965, Russian cosmonaut Alexe Leonov became the first person to walk in space. He stood outside the Voscod 2 spacecraft for 12 minutes and 9 seconds, strapped in with his safety harness. Tippy Hedrin is pictured with her tiger in the kitchen of her Los Angeles home in 1982.
This actress rose to fame for her role in Alfred Hitchcock’s *The Birds* and for her dedication to wildlife conservation. Animal trainer Olga Borisova performed with a lion in the Soviet Union in 1977. She is known for her courageous and skillful circus performances with big cats.
A woman sits in a Paris café with her cheetah in 1932. During this period, exotic animals were sometimes kept by the European upper class as a symbol of social status, despite the difficulties in caring for them. She…
Anna Runan’s hand was X-rayed in 1895 in Germany using the first X-rays invented by her husband, Wilhelm Conrad Runen. This historic image is the world’s first X-ray photograph, clearly showing the bones of her hand and the ring she wore. The back of the Hoover Dam was photographed just before it was permanently submerged in 1936.
The dam on the Nevada-Arizona border created Lake Meade, flooding many upstream areas. In 1932, William BBE stood beside his Ba’athosphere, an underwater probe. This spherical vessel was built to withstand high pressure and allow for unprecedented observation of the deep seabed.
A Viking ship built in 820, which was transported through the streets of Oslo, Norway in 1926, was discovered at the Osberg burial mound. This is one of the most important archaeological finds of the Viking Age.
Mary Monroe Sanderson, born in 1748 in Lexington, Massachusetts, and living until 1852, is considered one of the earliest people ever photographed. President John F. Kennedy met with the NASA director, Dr.
Wernner von Brown at Cape Canaveral, Florida, on November 16, 1963. The Star Wars cast poses without costumes. Harrison Ford (Han Solo), David Prow (Darth Vader), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Carrie Fiser (Princess Leia), and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker).
This photograph was taken during the filming of the original trilogy, released between 1977 and 1983. Neil Armstrong’s wife and children witnessed the launch of Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. This historic mission took the first humans to the moon, with Armstrong as its commander.
In 1956, a Pan-American World Airways plane was used in the United States to transport a 5-megabyte hard drive, part of the IBM 305 Ramax system. Telephone operators in Tokyo, Japan, used the new View telephone manufactured by Toshiba Shibbora Electric Company in 1964. This pioneering device allowed operators and callers to see each other, foreshadowing today’s video calling technology.
The Aerot train, developed by General Motors, was launched in the United States in 1956 at an inauguration ceremony. This modern train was designed for fast, efficient travel with an aerodynamic design inspired by contemporary automobiles. The Soviet Bell’s 549B experimental dump truck was displayed in 1969.
Equipped with the original gas turbine engine used in the MILME8 helicopter, India’s first satellite, the Arani passenger experiment was manually transported before its launch in 1981. This simple, careful handling reflected the limited resources of the Indian space program at the time. Albert Einstein is pictured lecturing in 1944 in the United States, standing in front of a blackboard.
During this time, he was a lecturer at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, continuing his scientific work after emigrating from Germany. The Sphinx in Egypt was photographed in 1914 as part of a promotional campaign for the Ford Model T. This car, manufactured by the Ford Motor Company, revolutionized the automotive industry with its mass production and affordability.
This image shows Detroit, Michigan, taken from a Ford Motor Company advertising balloon on July 15, 1947. At the time, Ford used balloons to promote its cars and highlight the importance of the automotive industry in the region. Jim Jarrett is wearing a Trionia diving suit as he prepares to explore the wreck of the RMS Lucatania in 1935 off the coast of Ireland.
This suit was developed to make deep-sea diving safer. Inventor Carl J. Elias is pictured next to his invention, one of the first successful snowmobiles he developed in Wisconsin in the 1920s to facilitate travel on snow in remote areas.
Israeli sailors pose with Uzi submachine guns in Israel during the 1960s. The Uzi submachine gun was developed by Major Usuzi Algal in the late 1940s and officially entered service with the Israel Defense Forces in 1954. The 22nd Case Study House in Los Angeles, California, was completed in 1960 as part of the case study program.
This project aimed to create affordable and functional housing models for the post-war era. Passengers admire the scenery as they travel on a streetcar to New Orleans in 1955 in the United States. Streetcar systems were a popular and affordable mode of transportation, connecting neighborhoods and city centers across many American cities.
A Douglas Aircraft Company worker is installing rivets on an A20 bomber at the Long Beach plant in California, USA. Female students work on the assembly line to reproduce World War II propaganda posters in New York in 1942. This effort was part of a national campaign to mobilize support for the war and convey patriotic messages.
Spaceek posed for a portrait in the 1970s in the United States. During this time, she solidified her film career, excelling in films such as Badlands and later Carrie in 1976, which brought her worldwide fame. Elvis Presley returned to the United States on March 7, 1960, after nearly two years of military service in Germany, temporarily interrupting his music career.
Harvey Ross Ball is pictured alongside his work in the 1960s in the United States. He was the designer who created the famous smiley face logo, originally developed in 1963 for a campaign to encourage employees at an insurance company. The future King George V of Great Britain and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia are pictured together in the 1890s during a family gathering.
They were cousins and bore a striking resemblance, a fact often captured in photographs of the time. In 1929, Vivian Bales rode his 1929 Harley-Davidson motorcycle across America in 78 days, covering approximately 5,000 miles. The pair performed a somersault during a swing dance performance, a style popular from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Swing music originated in the United States, associated with jazz and large bands, and was known for its fast-paced and energetic movements. Contestants showcased their swimsuits at a beauty pageant on June 25, 1921, in Washington, D.C., USA. These events became popular in the early 20th century, fueling swimsuit fashion and changing social norms regarding public attire.
In the 1930s, workers assembled radios on assembly lines in the United States. Mass production of radios played a crucial role in popularizing this medium, which became central to family life and entertainment. Military motorcycles were sold on the US market in 1946 after the end of World War II.
The government liquidated a large amount of surplus equipment, including vehicles, weapons, and supplies. Crew members of a U.S. Army Boeing B17 bomber are pictured with Royal Air Force high-altitude flight goggles and equipment at Pullbrook Air Force Base in England in 1942. A whisky vending machine, mixing whisky with soda, was displayed at the second vending machine exhibition held in London in 1960.
The dismantling of the Panama Pacific International Exposition took place in 1916, with the Ohio building being transported by sea to Coyote Point in California, USA. Production of the Volkswagen Type 2 took place at the Wolfsburg plant in Germany in the 1950s. This vehicle, also known as the Combi or Microbus, was Volkswagen’s second model after the Beetle.
The Egyptian obelisk, known as Cleopatra’s Pyramid, remained in its original location in Alexandria, Egypt, during the 1870s. The USS Mon airship launched Curtis F9C2 Sparrow Hawk fighter planes in the 1930s in the United States. This U.S. Navy airship was designed as a flying aircraft carrier, capable of carrying up to five Sparrow Hawk aircraft.
A luxury passenger car sits atop a Union Pacific Streamliner train in the 1950s in the United States. These trains were renowned for their comfort and modern design, offering passengers seating areas with sofas, tables, and large panoramic windows. A woman poses in front of her home in 1916 in the Vermland region of Sweden.
The house was built in the traditional Scandinavian style, using local materials and methods characteristic of the time. The interior of a Harley-Davidson factory is on display from the 1920s in the United States. Founded in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company quickly established itself as one of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers.
The Aster Hotel in New York City is featured in this 1909 photograph. Opened in 1904, the hotel was renowned for its opulent architecture and its status as a major social hub in Times Square. A Gulf gas station is photographed in Miami Beach, Florida, in 1939.
This gas station features the distinctive architecture of the era, with its prominent signage and rows of fuel pumps for drivers. The Italian restaurant owner Caesar Cardini is credited with creating the Caesar salad in 1924 in Tijuana, Mexico. He ran a restaurant popular with American tourists, especially during the Prohibition era in the United States.
Bob Dylan and his wife Sarah are pictured with their daughter Anna in 1968 in the United States. At that time, Bob Dylan was one of the leading figures in folk and rock music, famous for his influential songwriting and active social activism. Mexican actress Maria Felix is pictured in 1954, during the golden age of Mexican cinema.
She was one of Latin America’s most prominent film stars, known for her captivating looks and outstanding leading roles. Italian actress Claudia Cardinale sits on a sofa in a relaxed setting in the 1960s, with a record player beside her. She was one of Europe’s biggest film stars, celebrated for her beauty and talent in Italian and international films.
Natalie Wood poses at her home in Los Angeles, California in 1960. By then, the actress was already one of Hollywood’s most famous stars, known for her roles in films such as Rebel Without a Cause and Splendor in the Grass. Norma Gene Doggery, 17, made her US debut in 1943.
The previous year, she had married James Dogerty, a Los Angeles police officer, and during this time, she worked in factories to support the war effort. In 1959, at age 13, Dolly Parton emerged as a promising young singer, showcasing musical talent that would later make her one of the most influential country and pop artists. Azie Osborne and his first wife, Thelma, are pictured together on their wedding day in 1971 in the United Kingdom.
Azie, known as the lead singer of Black Sabbath, was in the early stages of a musical career that would later make her one of the most influential rock artists. Sylvester Stallone carried Breijgit Nielsen during a photoshoot in the United States in 1987. At the time, they were married and one of the most famous couples in the entertainment industry.
Susan Sandon and David Bowie were photographed together on a relaxing evening in 1983 in the United States. At that time, both were starring in the horror film The Hunger, which brought their careers together. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shrivever were photographed together on their wedding day in 1986 in the United States.
Arnold was a famous bodybuilder and actor, known for films such as The Terminator, while Maria was a journalist and a member of the Kennedy family. Athlete Joan Rhodess tore a telephone directory in half to demonstrate her physical strength in 1953 in the United Kingdom. Known as a strong woman, she performed public demonstrations such as bending iron bars and lifting heavy objects.
Women shop at a grocery store in the United States in the 1960s in a typical scene of that era. Ator, a black German Shepherd police dog, sits on a motorcycle driven by Sergeant Ernst Muller of the Hamburg, Germany police. A Ford Model A sits on a lubrication stand at a lubrication and sealing service garage in the United States in 1930.
Introduced in 1927 as the successor to the Model T, this car featured improvements such as a geared transmission and enhanced comfort. A Spahi cavalryman poses with his horse and traditional sword in North Africa in May 1940. Spahi were mounted soldiers from French colonies in North Africa such as Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia, serving in the French army.
A pamphlet detailing the relationship between the German government in the 1930s and the Arab world was produced as part of the propaganda and diplomatic strategy of the time. These documents aimed to influence people in strategic regions by promoting political alliances and interests. In a photograph taken around 1900 in the Netherlands, people are wearing traditional Dutch clothing.
Regional variations included wooden clogs, long skirts, vests, and elaborate hats. Students taking typing tests in the 1960s wore masks to obscure their vision. This accessory was used to prevent them from looking at the keys, encouraging memorization using all ten fingers.
A young German woman roller skates with her American boyfriend in Frankfurt in the early 1950s. After World War II, the American military remained in Germany as part of the occupation and reconstruction efforts. Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke left a family photograph on the surface of the Moon in 1972.
The photograph of him, his wife, and their two children is sealed in plastic for preservation. Audrey Hepburn took ballet classes in the early 1950s in London, United Kingdom. Before becoming an international film star, she trained intensively in dance to pursue a professional ballet career.
Members of the band KISS performed stage makeup in the 1970s in the United States. The band became world-famous for their distinctive facial makeup, transforming themselves into characters such as devils, star babies, astronauts, and Catwoman. A battle map is displayed at the Royal Air Force Coastal Command Headquarters in Northwood, Hertfordshire on July 9, 1943.
This strategic center coordinated maritime patrol and anti-submarine defense missions in the Atlantic. William Howard Taft rode a horse in a formal ceremony in 1905 in the United States. At that time, he served as Secretary of War before becoming the nation’s 27th president in 1909.
In 1957, Marilyn Monroe participated in a promotional campaign for the Milk Fund for Babies charity in the United States. This organization aimed to provide milk and food to impoverished children. A driving lesson was held in the United States in 1945 using mechanical simulators.
These devices allow students to practice basic maneuvers in a safe environment before driving real vehicles on the streets. A horse-drawn street sweeper was in operation in New York City in 1905. At that time, horse-drawn carts were very common for cleaning up garbage and debris that accumulated on the streets.
A London Underground station, photographed over 100 years ago, shows one of the world’s first underground rail systems. The London Tube began operating in 1863 and quickly expanded, becoming an essential mode of transport in the city. A student is having her hair styled at a beauty vocational school around the 1940s in the United States.
The equipment used included electrical wires and heating tubes, very common at the time for creating long-lasting curly hairstyles. A street vendor selling rice cakes is working on the streets of Japan in 1914. Such mobile stalls were popular, offering traditional treats like mochi and senbe to city dwellers and tourists.
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