These photographs are practically the last evidence of the ‘quiet’ life in Crimea. Exactly one year later, the Crimean Tatar people will be deported. Crimea, 1943 Magnum Photos/Herbert List Estate Creative Commons GalleryThese photographs are practically the last evidence of the ‘quiet’ life in Crimea. Exactly one year later, the Crimean Tatar people will be deported. Crimea, 1943 Magnum Photos/Herbert List Estate Creative Commons
As the ceremonies for the formal surrender of Japan concluded 9/2/45, MacArthur told Halsey ‘Start ’em now’ which was the order for the final display of airpower. Hundreds of carrier-based planes and B-29 bombers filled the sky over Tokyo Bay to punctuate the day’s events. GalleryAs the ceremonies for the formal surrender of Japan concluded 9/2/45, MacArthur told Halsey ‘Start ’em now’ which was the order for the final display of airpower. Hundreds of carrier-based planes and B-29 bombers filled the sky over Tokyo Bay to punctuate the day’s events.
Central African dictator Jean-Bedel Bokassa & his wife Catherine during his coronation as ‘Emperor of Central Africa,’ 1977. The ceremony was so extravagant that it cost a 3rd of the country’s entire annual budget to carry out. None of the world leaders invited to the event attended (1920×1080) GalleryCentral African dictator Jean-Bedel Bokassa & his wife Catherine during his coronation as ‘Emperor of Central Africa,’ 1977. The ceremony was so extravagant that it cost a 3rd of the country’s entire annual budget to carry out. None of the world leaders invited to the event attended (1920×1080)
