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Life After Lincoln: Seven days after Lincoln was shot, an editorial appeared in the Post that reflected the North’s dwindling hope for a quick and merciful reconciliation with the South. American Illustration, Illustration Art, J.c Leyendecker, Saturday Evening Post Covers, Wow Art, Norman Rockwell, Illustrations, Design Graphique, Find Art

American Illustration

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J.c Leyendecker

Saturday Evening Post Covers

Norman Rockwell

Design Graphique

Life After Lincoln: Seven days after Lincoln was shot, an editorial appeared in the Post that reflected the North’s dwindling hope for a quick and merciful reconciliation with the South.

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Saturday Evening Post

The War They Knew World War II Blog

Victims of Politics: The 1964 Murder of Three Civil Rights Workers By: Jeff Nilsson A recent Pew survey shows at least one third of Americans believe their ideological opponents pose a “threat to the nation’s well-being.” Troubling as this might be, we have seen far worse. Freedom Summer, Poster Display, Civil Rights Activists, 50 Years Ago, Missing Persons, Civil Rights Movement, Pearl Harbor, Before Us, African American History

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Missing Persons

Civil Rights Movement

African American History

Victims of Politics: The 1964 Murder of Three Civil Rights Workers By: Jeff Nilsson A recent Pew survey shows at least one third of Americans believe their ideological opponents pose a “threat to the nation’s well-being.” Troubling as this might be, we have seen far worse.

The Supreme Court ordered an end to segregated schooling, but the transition would not come easily. Debussy La Mer, Claude Debussy, Little Rock Arkansas, Arkansas Usa, Friedrich Nietzsche, One Drop Rule, Pseudo Science, Greatest, Black And White

Little Rock Arkansas

Friedrich Nietzsche

Black And White

The Supreme Court ordered an end to segregated schooling, but the transition would not come easily.

Throughout the ‘50s, white homeowners were panicking at the thought of blacks moving into their neighborhoods. Detroit History, Research Images, Wonder Years, Scenic Design, Neighbors, Old Houses, Homeowner, The Neighbourhood

Detroit History

Research Images

The Neighbourhood

Throughout the ‘50s, white homeowners were panicking at the thought of blacks moving into their neighborhoods.

In 1940, civil rights activist and NAACP leader Walter White wrote a column for the Post examining how black Americans’ desire to serve their country. Walter White, Our Country, Column, Leader, Serve

In 1940, civil rights activist and NAACP leader Walter White wrote a column for the Post examining how black Americans’ desire to serve their country.

English is nearly impossible to learn and even harder to spell. Attempts to fix it have met with derision, but that hasn’t stopped dreamers from trying. Spelling, The Dreamers, English, Perspective Photography

Perspective Photography

English is nearly impossible to learn and even harder to spell. Attempts to fix it have met with derision, but that hasn’t stopped dreamers from trying.

In its day, the telegram made an even greater impact on America than the Internet. But now the telegraph is about to pass into history. Morse Code Practice, Alfabeto Morse, Best 3d Printer, Homemade 3d Printer, Coding For Kids, Morse Code Bracelet, 3d Printer Projects, Ways To Communicate, Ham Radio

Morse Code Practice

Best 3d Printer

Homemade 3d Printer

Coding For Kids

Morse Code Bracelet

3d Printer Projects

Ways To Communicate

In its day, the telegram made an even greater impact on America than the Internet. But now the telegraph is about to pass into history.

An army surgeon writes of his gratitude to the civilian volunteers of the Sanitary Commission, seeing them as a sign that mankind has entered a new era.

An army surgeon writes of his gratitude to the civilian volunteers of the Sanitary Commission, seeing them as a sign that mankind has entered a new era.

In 1863, the Post published Louisa May Alcott’s harrowing description of her work as a Civil War nurse. Nurse Poems, Daughter Of The Regiment, Battle Of Fredericksburg, Volunteer Nurse, Matteson, Vintage Nurse, Vintage Medical, Vintage Sewing, Civil War Quilts

Daughter Of The Regiment

Battle Of Fredericksburg

Volunteer Nurse

Vintage Medical

Civil War Quilts

In 1863, the Post published Louisa May Alcott’s harrowing description of her work as a Civil War nurse.

How the Post covered the Battle of Gettysburg. American Civil War, American History, Civil War Art, Battle Of Gettysburg, Gettysburg Battlefield, Confederate States Of America, Painting Prints, Art Prints, Civil War Photos

American Civil War

American History

Battle Of Gettysburg

Gettysburg Battlefield

Confederate States Of America

Painting Prints

Civil War Photos

How the Post covered the Battle of Gettysburg.

Thousands of soldiers’ lives were saved by a special organization of volunteers.

Thousands of soldiers’ lives were saved by a special organization of volunteers.

The news of the Confederates’ invasion inspired Philadelphia, panicked Harrisburg, and brought renewed attention to the draft. Harrisburg, Invasion, Troops, Philadelphia, Taj Mahal, Attention

The news of the Confederates’ invasion inspired Philadelphia, panicked Harrisburg, and brought renewed attention to the draft.

150 years ago, the Post hoped a state militia could defeat Gen. Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg. Gettysburg, Robert, Point Of View

150 years ago, the Post hoped a state militia could defeat Gen. Robert E. Lee at Gettysburg.

In 1938, Cincinnati pitcher Johnny Vander Meer threw two no-hit games in a row. And it hasn't been done since. Hit Games, Sports Baseball, Duh, Cincinnati, Favorite Team, Pitcher, Threw

Sports Baseball

In 1938, Cincinnati pitcher Johnny Vander Meer threw two no-hit games in a row. And it hasn't been done since.

The Post touches on the growing financial struggle of the middle class in these four archival pieces from 1934 to 1952. Immigration Information, Performance Tasks, Equal Rights, American Dream, Civil Rights, Eu Flag, Country Flags, Science

Immigration Information

Performance Tasks

The Post touches on the growing financial struggle of the middle class in these four archival pieces from 1934 to 1952.

The big story of 1963 was civil rights, and the challenges to Brown v. Board of Education. Jfk Jr, John Kennedy, Kennedy Family, Jacqueline Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Presidential Libraries, Presidential Election, Captain America, Socialism

Jacqueline Kennedy

Presidential Libraries

Presidential Election

Captain America

The big story of 1963 was civil rights, and the challenges to Brown v. Board of Education.

One of the country’s most enduring mysteries lives on as the search for Hoffa’s remains continues. Less than a year before the infamous Teamster leader went missing, he wrote a personal essay for the Post. Jews And Gentiles, Infamous, Prison, Essay, Remains, Reflection

Jews And Gentiles

One of the country’s most enduring mysteries lives on as the search for Hoffa’s remains continues. Less than a year before the infamous Teamster leader went missing, he wrote a personal essay for the Post.

Barbra Streisand: A Star is Born. The Post interviewed the unlikely star at 21 years old. Barbra Streisand, A Star Is Born, 21 Years Old, Hello Gorgeous, Interview, Scattered

Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand: A Star is Born. The Post interviewed the unlikely star at 21 years old.

While Captain James Lawrence couldn’t save the USS Chesapeake, his words still inspired a great victory in the War of 1812. Battle Flag, Battle Cry, Pennsylvania History, Fly Around The World, Point Loma, War Of 1812, Street Names, Lake Erie, We Remember

Pennsylvania History

Fly Around The World

While Captain James Lawrence couldn’t save the USS Chesapeake, his words still inspired a great victory in the War of 1812.

In light of the recent seizure of AP journalists' phone records, we examine more than 100 years of Post articles that reflect the changing relationship. The View Tv Show, Barbara Walters, Presidential Inauguration, Tv Sport, Michael Strahan, Kelly Ripa, Running For President, Hottest Celebrities, Celebs

The View Tv Show

Barbara Walters

Presidential Inauguration

Michael Strahan

Running For President

Hottest Celebrities

In light of the recent seizure of AP journalists' phone records, we examine more than 100 years of Post articles that reflect the changing relationship.

With filibuster reform in the news again, we look at the long history of its losing battle. Reform, Senate, Battle, War, News

With filibuster reform in the news again, we look at the long history of its losing battle.

Why you don’t see steam locomotives anymore. Old Trains, Steam Trains, Vintage Trains, Vapor, Melrose Park, Chicago Shopping, The Windy City, Round House, Repair Shop

Chicago Shopping

Why you don’t see steam locomotives anymore.

Today he’s known as the author of The Great Gatsby, but in the 1920s, F. Scott Fitzgerald was known for being a Post writer Zelda Fitzgerald, F Scott Fitzgerald, Child Genius, Lost Decade, Awkward Girl, Best Short Stories, Blockbuster Film, Esquire Magazine

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F Scott Fitzgerald

Best Short Stories

Blockbuster Film

Esquire Magazine

Today he’s known as the author of The Great Gatsby, but in the 1920s, F. Scott Fitzgerald was known for being a Post writer

Are Books Really Here to Stay? The fear that book publishing will disappear has been around for more than a century. The Kite Runner, Contemporary Graphic, Shops, Short Essay, Quality Books, Library Displays, Indie Author, Book Binding, Sem Internet

The Kite Runner

Contemporary Graphic

Library Displays

Are Books Really Here to Stay? The fear that book publishing will disappear has been around for more than a century.