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Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), half-length portrait, standing, facing left, holding telephone receiver at New York's airport in 1959, the year she starred in PORGY AND BESS
Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), half-length portrait, standing, facing left, holding telephone receiver at New York's airport in 1959, the year she starred in PORGY AND BESS

EVB2933002: Dorothy Dandridge (1922-1965), half-length portrait, standing, facing left, holding telephone receiver at New York's airport in 1959, the year she starred in PORGY AND BESS / Bridgeman Images

Lobby card for
Lobby card for

EVB2933017: Lobby card for "The Big Benefit" shows Bill "Bojangles" Robinson dancing and the faces other stars, including Rae Samuels, Ann Seymour, Evans and Mayer, and the Four Mullen Sisters. 1933 / Bridgeman Images

Irving Berlin (1888-1989) in WWI army uniform and seated on cot. In 1942, for he created an all soldier revue, THIS IS THE ARMY, to boost morale and raise money for the war effort
Irving Berlin (1888-1989) in WWI army uniform and seated on cot. In 1942, for he created an all soldier revue, THIS IS THE ARMY, to boost morale and raise money for the war effort

EVB2933050: Irving Berlin (1888-1989) in WWI army uniform and seated on cot. In 1942, for he created an all soldier revue, THIS IS THE ARMY, to boost morale and raise money for the war effort / Bridgeman Images

Benny Goodman (1909-86), at rehearsal with his musicians, around piano left to right: Vernon Brown, George Auld, Gene Krupa, Clint Neagley, Ziggy Elman, Israel Crosby and Teddy Wilson (at piano). 1952
Benny Goodman (1909-86), at rehearsal with his musicians, around piano left to right: Vernon Brown, George Auld, Gene Krupa, Clint Neagley, Ziggy Elman, Israel Crosby and Teddy Wilson (at piano). 1952

EVB2933083: Benny Goodman (1909-86), at rehearsal with his musicians, around piano left to right: Vernon Brown, George Auld, Gene Krupa, Clint Neagley, Ziggy Elman, Israel Crosby and Teddy Wilson (at piano). 1952 / Bridgeman Images

Elvis Presley , advertising for JAILHOUSE ROCK. 1957 (photo)
Elvis Presley , advertising for JAILHOUSE ROCK. 1957 (photo)

EVB2933107: Elvis Presley , advertising for JAILHOUSE ROCK. 1957 (photo) / Bridgeman Images

Pete Seeger (b. 1919) singing playing banjo. He wrote many classic folk songs popularized in the 1960s, including “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “If I Had a Hammer,” and “Turn, Turn, Turn.”
Pete Seeger (b. 1919) singing playing banjo. He wrote many classic folk songs popularized in the 1960s, including “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “If I Had a Hammer,” and “Turn, Turn, Turn.”

EVB2933128: Pete Seeger (b. 1919) singing playing banjo. He wrote many classic folk songs popularized in the 1960s, including “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “If I Had a Hammer,” and “Turn, Turn, Turn.” / Bridgeman Images

Stephen Douglas (1813-1861) the year he ran for President in a four way race that resulted in the election of Abraham Lincoln. Douglas was short and stout, and nicknamed the
Stephen Douglas (1813-1861) the year he ran for President in a four way race that resulted in the election of Abraham Lincoln. Douglas was short and stout, and nicknamed the

EVB2933158: Stephen Douglas (1813-1861) the year he ran for President in a four way race that resulted in the election of Abraham Lincoln. Douglas was short and stout, and nicknamed the "Little Giant." / Bridgeman Images

Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882), wife of Abraham Lincoln, in a ball gown and flowers in her hair. She was both admired and criticized for her stylish extravagance
Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882), wife of Abraham Lincoln, in a ball gown and flowers in her hair. She was both admired and criticized for her stylish extravagance

EVB2933161: Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882), wife of Abraham Lincoln, in a ball gown and flowers in her hair. She was both admired and criticized for her stylish extravagance / Bridgeman Images

Mary Todd Lincoln (standing at far right) in a group photo with a Southern Plains Indian delegation taken in the White House Conservatory on March 27, 1863
Mary Todd Lincoln (standing at far right) in a group photo with a Southern Plains Indian delegation taken in the White House Conservatory on March 27, 1863

EVB2933164: Mary Todd Lincoln (standing at far right) in a group photo with a Southern Plains Indian delegation taken in the White House Conservatory on March 27, 1863 / Bridgeman Images

Abraham Lincoln's birthplace, a log cabin in Kentucky with fireplace and the spinning jenny of Mrs. Lincoln. 1891 photo
Abraham Lincoln's birthplace, a log cabin in Kentucky with fireplace and the spinning jenny of Mrs. Lincoln. 1891 photo

EVB2933215: Abraham Lincoln's birthplace, a log cabin in Kentucky with fireplace and the spinning jenny of Mrs. Lincoln. 1891 photo / Bridgeman Images

The only German attempt at World War II sabotage on the US mainland was a dismal failure. Eight saboteurs disembarked from a submarine with explosives and cash in June 1942. One of them, George Dasch (2nd from Lower right), contacted the FBI, leading to the arrest of all the others within two weeks. Dasch and Burger (lower right) were sent to prison, while
The only German attempt at World War II sabotage on the US mainland was a dismal failure. Eight saboteurs disembarked from a submarine with explosives and cash in June 1942. One of them, George Dasch (2nd from Lower right), contacted the FBI, leading to the arrest of all the others within two weeks. Dasch and Burger (lower right) were sent to prison, while

EVB2933242: The only German attempt at World War II sabotage on the US mainland was a dismal failure. Eight saboteurs disembarked from a submarine with explosives and cash in June 1942. One of them, George Dasch (2nd from Lower right), contacted the FBI, leading to the arrest of all the others within two weeks. Dasch and Burger (lower right) were sent to prison, while / Bridgeman Images

The bullet riddled car in which bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde died at the hands of Texas Rangers and Louisana police at Gibsland, Louisiana on May 23, 1934. Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty stared in the 1967 film, BONNIE AND CLYDE
The bullet riddled car in which bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde died at the hands of Texas Rangers and Louisana police at Gibsland, Louisiana on May 23, 1934. Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty stared in the 1967 film, BONNIE AND CLYDE

EVB2933245: The bullet riddled car in which bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde died at the hands of Texas Rangers and Louisana police at Gibsland, Louisiana on May 23, 1934. Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty stared in the 1967 film, BONNIE AND CLYDE / Bridgeman Images

Dutch Schultz, born Arthur Flegenheimer (1902-1935), New York mobster, in 1935
Dutch Schultz, born Arthur Flegenheimer (1902-1935), New York mobster, in 1935

EVB2933257: Dutch Schultz, born Arthur Flegenheimer (1902-1935), New York mobster, in 1935 / Bridgeman Images

Orson Welles (1915-1985) with his shadow in an expressive portrait from 1938
Orson Welles (1915-1985) with his shadow in an expressive portrait from 1938

EVB2933263: Orson Welles (1915-1985) with his shadow in an expressive portrait from 1938 / Bridgeman Images

Men pulling racks of clothing on busy sidewalk in Garment District, express the vitality of mid-20th century New York. 1955
Men pulling racks of clothing on busy sidewalk in Garment District, express the vitality of mid-20th century New York. 1955

EVB2933284: Men pulling racks of clothing on busy sidewalk in Garment District, express the vitality of mid-20th century New York. 1955 / Bridgeman Images

James Purdy, (b. 1923) American novelist and short-story writer
James Purdy, (b. 1923) American novelist and short-story writer

EVB2933290: James Purdy, (b. 1923) American novelist and short-story writer / Bridgeman Images

Dr. Joyce Brothers (b. 1925) having breakfast and reading newspaper with her husband Milton. Dr. Brothers emerged in the 1950's as a popularizer of psychology via books and television. 1955
Dr. Joyce Brothers (b. 1925) having breakfast and reading newspaper with her husband Milton. Dr. Brothers emerged in the 1950's as a popularizer of psychology via books and television. 1955

EVB2933293: Dr. Joyce Brothers (b. 1925) having breakfast and reading newspaper with her husband Milton. Dr. Brothers emerged in the 1950's as a popularizer of psychology via books and television. 1955 / Bridgeman Images

Japanese photo of the mushroom cloud of the atomic bomb blast in Nagasaki, Japan, Aug. 9, 1945
Japanese photo of the mushroom cloud of the atomic bomb blast in Nagasaki, Japan, Aug. 9, 1945

EVB2933296: Japanese photo of the mushroom cloud of the atomic bomb blast in Nagasaki, Japan, Aug. 9, 1945 / Bridgeman Images

Joseph Stalin (1879-1953) and Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924). Lenin was succeeded by Stalin, who consolidated dictatorial powers after Lenin's death
Joseph Stalin (1879-1953) and Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924). Lenin was succeeded by Stalin, who consolidated dictatorial powers after Lenin's death

EVB2933317: Joseph Stalin (1879-1953) and Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924). Lenin was succeeded by Stalin, who consolidated dictatorial powers after Lenin's death / Bridgeman Images

Emperor Bao Dai (1913-1997) of South Vietnam and his wife in 1955, the year South Vietnam became a republic. The ex-Emperor returned to France, where he had been educated and earned the title of the “Playboy Emperor.”
Emperor Bao Dai (1913-1997) of South Vietnam and his wife in 1955, the year South Vietnam became a republic. The ex-Emperor returned to France, where he had been educated and earned the title of the “Playboy Emperor.”

EVB2933326: Emperor Bao Dai (1913-1997) of South Vietnam and his wife in 1955, the year South Vietnam became a republic. The ex-Emperor returned to France, where he had been educated and earned the title of the “Playboy Emperor.” / Bridgeman Images

1868 Democratic National Convention was held in New York City's Tammany Hall
1868 Democratic National Convention was held in New York City's Tammany Hall

EVB2933338: 1868 Democratic National Convention was held in New York City's Tammany Hall / Bridgeman Images

1976 Democratic Convention. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter kissing, surrounded by family, including young daughter Amy and mother Lillian Carter
1976 Democratic Convention. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter kissing, surrounded by family, including young daughter Amy and mother Lillian Carter

EVB2933353: 1976 Democratic Convention. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter kissing, surrounded by family, including young daughter Amy and mother Lillian Carter / Bridgeman Images

Vice President Henry A. Wallace, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard, at microphones for a radio broadcast against inflation. Wallace would assume wartime economic management
Vice President Henry A. Wallace, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard, at microphones for a radio broadcast against inflation. Wallace would assume wartime economic management

EVB2933374: Vice President Henry A. Wallace, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard, at microphones for a radio broadcast against inflation. Wallace would assume wartime economic management / Bridgeman Images

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), at age 45 in 1909, the year he traveled to the United States to lecture. The following year he published THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF PHYCHOANALYSIS, a popular book that explained his theories to a board audience
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), at age 45 in 1909, the year he traveled to the United States to lecture. The following year he published THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF PHYCHOANALYSIS, a popular book that explained his theories to a board audience

EVB2933401: Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), at age 45 in 1909, the year he traveled to the United States to lecture. The following year he published THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF PHYCHOANALYSIS, a popular book that explained his theories to a board audience / Bridgeman Images

Tenements in New York's crowded immigrant neighborhood on the Lower East Side. 1912
Tenements in New York's crowded immigrant neighborhood on the Lower East Side. 1912

EVB2933473: Tenements in New York's crowded immigrant neighborhood on the Lower East Side. 1912, Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940) / Bridgeman Images

Jack Johnson (1878-1946) was the first African American to win the Heavyweight Championship in 1908. 1910 photo
Jack Johnson (1878-1946) was the first African American to win the Heavyweight Championship in 1908. 1910 photo

EVB2933485: Jack Johnson (1878-1946) was the first African American to win the Heavyweight Championship in 1908. 1910 photo / Bridgeman Images

Jack Johnson (1878-1946) smoking a cigar and a holding cane while watching Baer-Carnera fight in Madison Square Garden in 1934
Jack Johnson (1878-1946) smoking a cigar and a holding cane while watching Baer-Carnera fight in Madison Square Garden in 1934

EVB2933488: Jack Johnson (1878-1946) smoking a cigar and a holding cane while watching Baer-Carnera fight in Madison Square Garden in 1934 / Bridgeman Images

Dodge City Cow-Boy Band with their instruments in the 1880's. Photo was taken in St. Louis, c. 1885
Dodge City Cow-Boy Band with their instruments in the 1880's. Photo was taken in St. Louis, c. 1885

EVB2933491: Dodge City Cow-Boy Band with their instruments in the 1880's. Photo was taken in St. Louis, c. 1885 / Bridgeman Images

Mel Allen (1913-1996) sports announcer was the voice of the Yankees from 1940-1964. He was Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978
Mel Allen (1913-1996) sports announcer was the voice of the Yankees from 1940-1964. He was Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978

EVB2933497: Mel Allen (1913-1996) sports announcer was the voice of the Yankees from 1940-1964. He was Baseball Hall of Fame in 1978 / Bridgeman Images

1948 Tucker automobile was ahead of its time with many advanced engineering and safety features. The story of the car is told in the 1988 film, TUCKER: THE MAN AND HIS DREAM starring Jeff Bridges,
1948 Tucker automobile was ahead of its time with many advanced engineering and safety features. The story of the car is told in the 1988 film, TUCKER: THE MAN AND HIS DREAM starring Jeff Bridges,

EVB2933506: 1948 Tucker automobile was ahead of its time with many advanced engineering and safety features. The story of the car is told in the 1988 film, TUCKER: THE MAN AND HIS DREAM starring Jeff Bridges, / Bridgeman Images

John P. Holland (1841-1914), climbing up hatch of his invention, the USS Holland submarine, the US Navy's first commissioned submarine, c. 1900 (b/w photo)
John P. Holland (1841-1914), climbing up hatch of his invention, the USS Holland submarine, the US Navy's first commissioned submarine, c. 1900 (b/w photo)

EVB2933509: John P. Holland (1841-1914), climbing up hatch of his invention, the USS Holland submarine, the US Navy's first commissioned submarine, c. 1900 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images

Alvin Ailey (1931-1989), dancer and choreographer. He featured African American dancers and themes in the Alvin Ailey dance company. 1955
Alvin Ailey (1931-1989), dancer and choreographer. He featured African American dancers and themes in the Alvin Ailey dance company. 1955

EVB2933515: Alvin Ailey (1931-1989), dancer and choreographer. He featured African American dancers and themes in the Alvin Ailey dance company. 1955 / Bridgeman Images

Dutchman dancing in wooden shoes with pipe, c.1890 (poster)
Dutchman dancing in wooden shoes with pipe, c.1890 (poster)

EVB2933521: Dutchman dancing in wooden shoes with pipe, c.1890 (poster) / Bridgeman Images

Nautch girl, a young Indian dancing on rug with Hindu men and women watching. India, 1914
Nautch girl, a young Indian dancing on rug with Hindu men and women watching. India, 1914

EVB2933527: Nautch girl, a young Indian dancing on rug with Hindu men and women watching. India, 1914 / Bridgeman Images

19th century song writers experimented with many themes, here combining polka rhythms with a baseball lyric. 1867
19th century song writers experimented with many themes, here combining polka rhythms with a baseball lyric. 1867

EVB2933545: 19th century song writers experimented with many themes, here combining polka rhythms with a baseball lyric. 1867 / Bridgeman Images

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). 20th century etching by Wilibald Wolf Rudinoff, 1930
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). 20th century etching by Wilibald Wolf Rudinoff, 1930

EVB2933548: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). 20th century etching by Wilibald Wolf Rudinoff, 1930 / Bridgeman Images


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