World War 2

When the United States entered the First and Second World Wars Americans turned to gardening for self-sufficiency The Victory Garden Workshop will equip you with the know how to start your own garden from enriching the soil to picking the perfect crops It's more than gardening it's a living tribute to the enduring American spirit

Victory Garden Workshop

Dig into history at The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library with our Victory Garden Workshop on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6:00 pm. When the United States entered the First and Second World Wars, Americans turned to gardening for self-sufficiency. This interactive session will equip you with the know-how to start your own

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Tony Vaccaro in 1945 sitting on the wing of a plane holding his 35-millimeter Argus C3 camera that he had bought as a teenager.

Tony Vaccaro, photographer during WWII, dies at 100

Michelantonio Celestino Onofrio “Tony” Vaccaro (December 20, 1922 – December 28, 2022) was a photographer who is best known for his photos taken in Europe during 1944 and 1945, and in Germany immediately following World War II. He subsequently became a fashion and lifestyle photographer for American magazines. As a high school student in the

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