Historic World Events Collection

Vintage American Civil War print of The Battle of Cherbourg, between the United States Navy warship, the USS Kearsarge, and the Confederate States Navy warship, the CSS Alabama, on June 19, 1864

USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults, 1962
February 27, 1962 - USS Randolph (CVS-15) underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults

A U. S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft
1940s - A U.S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft sits on an airfield between missions

Vintage Civil War print of the Battle of Fort Sanders. The battle was fought in Knoxville, Tennessee on November 29, 1863

Digitally restored vintage Civil War print of the Battle of Gettysburg. The famous battle took place in early July 1863 and resulted in the largest number of casualties during The American Civil War

Vintage Civil War print of the Battle of Gettysburg. The famous battle took place in early July 1863 and resulted in the largest number of casualties during The American Civil War

American Civil War print featuring the Battle of Missionary Ridge
Vintage American Civil War print featuring the Battle of Missionary Ridge, which took place during the Chattanooga Campaign

Civil War painting of Union and Confederate troops fighting at The Battle of Antietam
Vintage Civil War painting of Union and Confederate troops fighting at The Battle of Antietam, also known as the Battle of Sharpsburg

RA-5C Vigilante in flight, circa 1966

Oath: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Oath - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The highest destiny of the individual is to serve rather than to rule. ~ Albert Einstein

B-29 Superfortress dropping Little Boy atomic bomb over Hiroshima
The Enola Gay B-29 Superfortress dropping Little Boy atomic bomb over Hiroshima during World War II

Digitally restored vintage military print featuring The Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custers Last Stand. The poster is titled, General Custers Death Struggle

Vintage military print featuring The Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custers Last Stand. The poster is titled, General Custers Death Struggle

Vintage Civil War print of the Battle of Fredericksburg. The battle was fought December 11a'15, 1862, in and around Fredericksburg, Virginia, between General Robert E

Civil War print depicting the Union Armys capture of Fort Fisher. The capture of Fort Fisher was a joint assault of Union Army and Naval forces

Vintage print of the first twenty-one Presidents seated together in The White House
Vintage American history print of the first twenty-one Presidents of The United States seated together in The White House. It reads, Our Presidents. 1789 - 1881

World War II photo of President Franklin Roosevelt presenting the Medal of Honor
Vintage World War II photo of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt presenting the Medal of Honor, to General William Wilbur, as Generals George Marshall and George Patton look

Vintage print featuring the race of steamboats Robert E. Lee and Natchez
Vintage maritime history print featuring the celebrated race of the steamboats Robert E. Lee and Natchez

A large CH-54 Skycrane helicopter used during Vietnam War
One of the unique pieces of equipment brought to Vietnam by the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), U.S. Army, is the huge Sky Crane CH-54A helicopter which can lift tremendous loads

The U. S. Marines salute the U. S. Coast Guard after teh battle for Guam
The U.S. Marines salute the U.S. Coast Guard after the fury of battle had subsided and the Japs on Guam had been defeated. Ca. August 1944

A Chinese soldier killed during the Korean War
May 23, 1951 - A Chinese soldier, killed by Marines of the 1st Marine Division in Korea during an air support attack on Hill 1051, on Kari San Mountain

Digitally restored World War II photo of American troops approaching Omaha Beach
Digitally restored vintage World War II photo of American troops wading ashore on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944

Damage done by a V-2 rocket in Antwerp, Belgium, during World War II
November 27, 1944 - This boys dead body, aflame, bears ghastly witness of the horror of the damage done by a V-2 rocket on main intersection in Antwerp on main supply line to Holland. Belgium

Military camp set up in the woods during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Soldiers at camp during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

A UH-1 helicopter gunship fires a 2. 75-inch rocket, Vietnam War, 1969
October 1969 - A UH-1 helicopter gunship of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three, Detachment Three, fires a 2.75-inch rocket in support of two River Patrol Boats (PBR) of River Section 523

Officers from the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry during the American Civil War
Group of officers from 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

An F-4B Phantom II fighter plane is readied for launch from USS Coral Sea, 1969
December 20, 1969 - An F-4B Phantom II fighter plane is readied for launch from USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) in the Gulf of Tonkin

Officers of the 8th Pennsylvania Infantry during the American Civil War
Officers of a Company of the 8th Pennsylvania Infantry during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

USS Intrepid underway in the South China Sea as a special attack carrier, 1968
November 15, 1968 - USS Intrepid (CVS-11) underway in the South China Sea while serving as a special attack carrier

Infantry resting from drills during the American Civil War, 1861 -1865. This photo has been digitally restored

Civil War print featuring sixteen of The Confederate Armys top Generals
Vintage Civil War print of sixteen of The Confederate Armys top Generals, in camp, as troops move in the background. Generals shown are, from right to left, John Hunt Morgan, Nathan Bedford Forrest

First astronaut on the moon floating next to American flag with Earth in the background

Senator Henry Clay speaking about the Compromise of 1850 in the Senate
Vintage American history print featuring Senator Henry Clay speaking about the Compromise of 1850 in the Senate

Painting of leaders presenting the Declaration of Independence
Painting showing Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, and Benjamin Franklin presenting the first draft of the Declaration of Independence to the Second Continental

Digitally restored War of 1812 print at the Battle of New Orleans
Digitally restored vintage War of 1812 print features General Andrew Jackson leading his troops at the Battle of New Orleans

Soldiers of the U. S. Army invade the beach during Operation Torch in North Africa
1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army hits the beach during Operation Torch, the invasion of North Africa

Sailor at work in the electric engine control room of USS Batfish
May 1945 - Sailor at work in the electric engine control room of USS Batfish (SS-310) on war patrol

Medics remove a casualty from the battle field to an aid station
August 28, 1944 - Medics remove a casualty from the battle field to an aid station in an air raid shelter, near Brest, France, formerly used by the Germans

Vintage history print showing the return of Napoleon from Elba, 1815

World War II photo of Joseph Stalin, Harry Truman and Winston Churchill
Vintage World War II photo of Premier Joseph Stalin, President Harry Truman, and Prime Minister Winston Churchill

Jedburghs get instructions from briefing officer in London flat, England, ca. 1944

Civil War print of Abraham Lincoln riding on horseback as a crowd cheers
Vintage Civil War print of Abraham Lincoln riding on horseback, as a crowd cheers. It reads, Abraham Lincolns Return Home, After His Successful Campaign For The Presidency Of The United States

Tank-led patrol of Leathernecks hunt down North Korean guerrillas
January 17, 1951 - Tank-led patrol of Leathernecks hunt down North Korean guerrillas somewhere in the mountainous region of Korea

Aviation cadets check flight boards for last minute instructions
November 1942 - Aviation cadets check flight boards for last minute instructions at NATC, Corpus Christi, Texas

Marines share a foxhole with an orphan, Okinawa, Japan
April 1945 - Marines share a foxhole and a couple of ponchos on Okinawa with a war orphan

Men and equipment being parachuted over Korea
Men and equipment being parachuted to earth in an operation conducted by United Nations airborne units. Ca. 1951

Soldiers move through a smoke filled street, Wernberg, Germany
April 22, 1945 - Soldiers of the 55th Armored Infantry Battalion and tank of the 22nd Tank Battalion, move through a smoke filled street, Wernberg, Germany

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"Unveiling the Past: Reliving Historic World Events" USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults, 1962: Witness the might of naval power as the USS Randolph sets sail, showcasing advanced aircraft technology during a pivotal era. A U. S. Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft: Step into the cockpit of history's game-changer - the B-29 Superfortress, an iconic symbol of aerial dominance that shaped global conflicts. Digitally restored vintage Civil War print of the Battle of Gettysburg: Travel back to a defining moment in American history as this captivating image brings to life the intensity and sacrifice witnessed at Gettysburg. American Civil War print featuring the Battle of Missionary Ridge: Immerse yourself in this vivid depiction capturing Union soldiers' valiant ascent up Missionary Ridge, forever etching their bravery into history's annals. Civil War painting of Union and Confederate troops fighting at The Battle of Antietam: Experience firsthand one of America's bloodiest battles through this evocative artwork, portraying both sides locked in a deadly struggle for victory. Vintage Civil War print of the Battle of Fort Sanders: Delve into an often-overlooked clash within America's deadliest war – witness Union forces storming Fort Sanders amidst fierce resistance from Confederate defenders. RA-5C Vigilante in flight, circa 1966: Marvel at cutting-edge aviation technology as you soar alongside an RA-5C Vigilante spy plane during its high-stakes missions amid Cold War tensions. Civil War painting depicting Union and Confederate troops at The Battle of Shiloh: Be transported to Shiloh's hallowed grounds where brother fought against brother; relive this brutal encounter that tested our nation's resilience like never before. Oath: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster.