September 1917 American Expeditionary Force parades in front of Buckingham palace. When the British paraded through the American capitol 103 years previous they burned it to the ground GallerySeptember 1917 American Expeditionary Force parades in front of Buckingham palace. When the British paraded through the American capitol 103 years previous they burned it to the ground
Peasant children lined up for food hand during the Great Chinese Famine of 1959-1961. The consensus is that around 30 million people died in the famine. The famine was caused by communist policies during the failed Great Leap Forward economic campaign and natural disasters. GalleryPeasant children lined up for food hand during the Great Chinese Famine of 1959-1961. The consensus is that around 30 million people died in the famine. The famine was caused by communist policies during the failed Great Leap Forward economic campaign and natural disasters.
“The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Isherwood (DD-520) steams off Ie Shima, during the fighting there in mid-April 1945.” Original color WWII photo of artillery shells hitting Japanese positions on the island of Iejima during the Battle of Okinawa, April 1945. Gallery“The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Isherwood (DD-520) steams off Ie Shima, during the fighting there in mid-April 1945.” Original color WWII photo of artillery shells hitting Japanese positions on the island of Iejima during the Battle of Okinawa, April 1945.
Ali Maow Maalin, the last known person in the world with smallpox. He was diagnosed with the disease in October 1977 and made a full recovery (Merca, Somalia 1977) GalleryAli Maow Maalin, the last known person in the world with smallpox. He was diagnosed with the disease in October 1977 and made a full recovery (Merca, Somalia 1977)
