Just a bunch of great photos

Jan 16, 2013 9:47 PM

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"Get the hell out of my race and give me those numbers." After realizing a woman was running Boston marathon organizer Jock Sem

The only known photograph of an African American Union soldier with his family. c1863-65

Russian peasants getting electricity for the first time in 1920

Johnny Cash performing for prisoners at Folsom Prison – Jan. 13th 1968

Cow shoes used by Moonshiners in the Prohibition days to disguise their footprints, 1922

"The Long Walk" British Army EOD Tech approaches a suspect device – Date Unknown

Tereska, a child in a residence for disturbed children, grew up in a concentration camp. She drew a picture of "home" on the b

A Native American looks down at a newly-completed section of the transcontinental railroad. Nevada , about 1868

Microsoft staff photo from December 7, 1978

Jewish refugees, approaching allied soldiers, become aware that they have just been liberated, April, 1945

New York man reads a newspaper, headline reads "Nazi Army Now 75 Miles From Paris ." May 18, 1940

Three archers, Japan , ca.1860-1900

Alerted by the smell of a broken bottle of liquor, Federal Agents inspect a "lumber truck". Los Angeles , 1926

Martin Luther King Jr removing a burned cross from his front yard with his son at his side. Atlanta Ga 1960

A Japanese family returning home ( Seattle , Washington ) from a relocation center camp in Hunt, Idaho on May 10, 1945

9 kings featured in one photo (Windsor Castle, 20 May 1910)

Louis Armstrong plays for his wife in front of the Sphinx by the pyramids in Giza, 1961

The headquarters of Benito Mussolini and the Italian Fascist party in Italy, 1934

The Kennedy trio in the mid 30s as teenagers; John, Bobby and Teddy

The first official riders in New York City ’s first subway, 1904

The earliest known photograph of men drinking beer. Edinburgh Ale, 1844

Three Princeton students pose after the Freshman, Sophomore snowball fight. 1893. Princeton , NJ .

Last four couples standing in a Chicago dance marathon. ca. 1930.

TIL snowball fights in the 1890's were epic.

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

"Prepare to meet thy god" is definitely not something an EOD guy wants to see going to check out an IED

13 years ago | Likes 36 Dislikes 0

The third to last was posted once. Titled, Princeton boxing match.so was it a snowball or a boxing match?

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This is why Imgur. So many wonderful, sad, beautiful, painful moments captured and shared. Thanks OP. I needed this more than you know.

13 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 0

the one where this little girl drew 'home' really got me :(

13 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

From Sphinx Trumpet player to bike race cheater. What a shame Mr. Armstrong, what a shame...

13 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 3

Don't forget the time he walked on the moon and sang in Green Day.

13 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

I can only imagine what the Native American must be thinking as he gazes of into the distance. that was my fav.

13 years ago | Likes 50 Dislikes 1

"Now I have NO excuse not to visit my parents."

13 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

<3 the Louis Armstrong one... so many different beautiful things in the same picture!

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I would like these pictures with zoom!! And I feel like a few of these were on imgur in the past. Like the last one. I'm sure of that one.

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Great. This makes me want to get into photography all the more.

13 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

If you're not into history, may whatever higher power you believe in help you. It is fascinating as fuck.

13 years ago | Likes 94 Dislikes 4

Here, here! Hopeful future high school history teacher here!

13 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Mentioned it on another comment, but it pays to consider the milestones of the present too. One day your grandkids might ask you about Tard.

13 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Well that's just a depressing thought.

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Oh they'll probably ask about the wars, civil unrest, fashion, technology, etc too but you can't deny the allure of a surly cat.

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Is there a specific website or are there any specific websites where I could find photos like these?

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

http://www.shorpy.com/ is great for vintage and historical photography

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

http://www.imgur.com

13 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Ahhhh you got me

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

http://www.retronaut.com/ is worth a look.

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

yeah +1 for you my friend

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If I recall correctly, some of the male runners around Ms Switzer tried to protect her from Semple (we can see 377 pushing him away here).

13 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 2

I think 377 is her bf/fiancee

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Dark haired fellow on the right was her boyfriend. He intervened too.

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

And here I am taking pictures with cats for my Facebook.

13 years ago | Likes 183 Dislikes 4

*Imgur

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

what are the names of the kings?? OP??

13 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

I love the pic of Louis Armstrong and his wife.... so simple and beautiful!

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That was one hell of a snowball fight

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Caption nailed it.

13 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 3

Who knew Microsoft was founded by a strange group of serial killing hippies?!

13 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Kind of answers a lot of questions, actually...

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's how i imagine pedo serial killers look...i bet they own a beige van

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Wow. History is messed-up. It's nice to know that the present is not special in that regard.

13 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

You're just not paying attention, then.

13 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I can't help but wonder which current events will be fascinating in the future. You might witness History and not see it until years later.

13 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

The Folsom prison live album was/is the best selling album Johnny Cash ever sold.

13 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

it is great to see how many people like him no matter what their main music taste is

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That pic of the little girl who grew up in a concentration camp will forever haunt my mind. It's so sad someone would hurt a child.

13 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

That one shook me too. Her face is full of fear.

13 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

"Prepare to meet thy god." Totally subtle message for the EOD guy

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's amazing how things change over the course of time.

13 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

Look at the picture of the men drinking beer again :3 The guy on the right just brings it all to life.

13 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It would be more amazing if they didn't.

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

All I can think is: I wonder how closely related all the kings are...

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Did anyone walk into this building thinking "we're the good guys"?

13 years ago | Likes 86 Dislikes 0

I thought that too

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I mean, the whole thing practically screams "villain".

13 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 0

That's the thing about fascism. A lot of the behaviours that we consider "villain-like" were actually encouraged by fascists.

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Things like mob mentality, the stronger oppressing the weaker, thuggish self-assertion, etc.

13 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

SI! SI! SI! SI! SI! SI! SI! SI! SI! SI! SI! SI! SI! SI! SI! SI!

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It would only be more obvious if it was also a volcano lair with a clearly visible death ray projector

13 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I'm still blown away that this was even real.

13 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Me too, it was so surreal. It was like something from a comic, not reality. Blew my mind.

13 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

mitchell & webb; "i think we're the baddies" "no" "yes, i mean, look at us, the way we dress"

13 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

But why SKULLS?!

13 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

"I really can't think of anything worse than a SKULL." "A rat's ANUS?"

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

oh thank you, i had forgotten ''rat's anus''

13 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

In hindsight, skulls really were a poor choice.

13 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

This is one of those times where I'm more than happy to view the entire album

13 years ago | Likes 1098 Dislikes 3

me, too.

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

agreed....and quite enjoyed

13 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

damn you... i was going to move on until i read your comment.

13 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Agreed, also TIL Mussolini had a cartoon villain fortress. Still, nothing beats the look in the liberated mother's face.

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Amazing selection of photos although is no one else wondering about JFKs errection?

13 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

Happy Birthday Mr. President.

13 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

...aaaaand scrolling back up...

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Welcome traveller :D hit the random button by any chance or just catching up? Love that you're commenting on old stuff :)

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Random mode. Never...well....typically doesn't disappoint

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

one day i will be almost as cool as those japanese archers

13 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

The woman holding up her unconcious dance partner, with a look saying "I WILL have that prize." makes it. Also +1 for fellow moonshiners.

13 years ago | Likes 587 Dislikes 3

She WILL have that tiara.

13 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yea she's fantastic, holding the weight of two when everyone else is collapsing!

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

@NotACop

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I didn't notice when I looked the first time. Looked again and nearly jumped out of my skin.

13 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

FELLOW moonshiners? You & I should become friends. :) (and before you ask, no, #notacop #forrealsies)

13 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

As another fellow moonshiner I say that imgur's moonshiners should come together to create a moonshine empire...just a thought....

13 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

As a home-brewer, wanna get drunk?

13 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

From one home-brewer to another, yes. yes i do.

13 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I had no idea there were so many other moonshiners here... this pleases me.

13 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That must have been some legendary snowball fight

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I think they were target practice.

13 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Guy on our right looks like Tom Hardy, aka Bane.

13 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

aka Tommy Conlon from Warrior

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"Oh, you think winter is your ally, but you merely adopted the snow. I was born in it, molded by it."

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm guessing these were the Freshman.

13 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

My thoughts exactly.

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's how we do in Jersey.

13 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

*cannonball

13 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That did seem off, considering their knuckles are pristine.

13 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Stolen straight from reddit.

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

good copy paste skills, getting ready for school next year.

13 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

reddit pics post here frequently. imgur is their pic hosting site. so it may not be "stolen"

13 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The comment I replied to is the top comment from reddit verbatim.

13 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I saw that pic before on this site, it was a boxing tournament or something not a snowball fight.

13 years ago | Likes 62 Dislikes 2

Which is sad because makes you question some of the other pictures. As usual, the internet is full of liars.

13 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 3

Someone added a source confirming the snow-ball fight. They had rocks in the snow-balls O.o

13 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It was a snowball fight with rocks in the snowballs. Link in reply for source.

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