One of the only two pictures of Robert Leroy Johnson (1911 – 1938). He’s an American blues musician. He is considered one of the most famous guitarists, singers and songwriters in the history of blues. Alluding to the Mississippi Delta, he is also known as the King of the Delta Blues. 16 Comments Vintage
Thousands gather on Prague’s Wenceslas Square on the day of Jan Palach’s funeral. (1969)- Jan Palach set himself on fire in Prague in protest against the August 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops. The 20-year-old university student died of his burns three days later. [1023 x 682] 8 Comments Vintage
1984, Vietnamese refugees wait to be taken aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). They are being rescued from a 35 foot fishing boat 350 miles northeast of Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, after spending eight days at sea. [1900 x 2830] 1 Comment Vintage
Two woman at the beach. A rare comfortable interracial relationship in 1950s America. [1000×705] 3 Comments Vintage
