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Dont Be A Sucker

World War 2 Government Film “Don’t Be A Sucker” That Denounces Division And Hate Suddenly Goes Viral Again

"Don't Be A Sucker," a U.S. War Department propaganda film from 1943, has gone viral after the weekend's violent white supremacy rally.

By All That's Interesting Aug 14, 2017
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World War 2 Government Film “Don’t Be A Sucker” That Denounces Division And Hate Suddenly Goes Viral Again

"Don't Be A Sucker," a U.S. War Department propaganda film from 1943, has gone viral after the weekend's violent white supremacy rally.

By All That's Interesting August 14, 2017
Watts Turn Left
Watts Turn Left

“They Had It Coming”: Photographs Of The Watts Rebellion Of 1965

What truly triggered six days of rioting and rebellion in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles in August 1965 remains somewhat hazy. It depends, largely and predictably, on who you ask. History has proven that deep-seated racial tensions and a legacy of police brutality were major causal factors. But, unlike...

By Kellen Perry Aug 11, 2017

“They Had It Coming”: Photographs Of The Watts Rebellion Of 1965

What truly triggered six days of rioting and rebellion in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles in August 1965 remains somewhat hazy. It depends, largely and predictably, on who you ask. History has proven that deep-seated racial tensions and a legacy of police brutality were major causal factors. But, unlike...

By Kellen Perry August 11, 2017
Carlisle Indian School Cropped
Carlisle Indian School Cropped

U.S. Army To Return Remains of Native American Boys Killed In Reform School In The 1880’s

"All the Indian there is in the race should be dead," the reform school's founder said. "Kill the Indian in him, and save the man."

By All That's Interesting Aug 10, 2017
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U.S. Army To Return Remains of Native American Boys Killed In Reform School In The 1880’s

"All the Indian there is in the race should be dead," the reform school's founder said. "Kill the Indian in him, and save the man."

By All That's Interesting August 10, 2017
Tomorrowland Astronaut Baby
Tomorrowland Astronaut Baby

Explore Vintage Disneyland In 55 Magical Photos

From its grand opening in 1955 to the original "It’s A Small World" ride, these photos of Disneyland's early days prove that it has always been "the happiest place on Earth."

By Joel Stice Aug 9, 2017

Explore Vintage Disneyland In 55 Magical Photos

From its grand opening in 1955 to the original "It’s A Small World" ride, these photos of Disneyland's early days prove that it has always been "the happiest place on Earth."

By Joel Stice August 9, 2017
Og Image Brown Bros
Og Image Brown Bros

A Disturbing Illustrative History Of Blackface In America

Throughout the 19th century, minstrel shows were one of America’s favorite ways to kick back and have fun. People around the country would flock out to theaters in droves, ready to laugh at white men in blackface plucking at banjos, banging on tambourines, and pretending to be as dumb as...

By Mark Oliver Aug 9, 2017

A Disturbing Illustrative History Of Blackface In America

Throughout the 19th century, minstrel shows were one of America’s favorite ways to kick back and have fun. People around the country would flock out to theaters in droves, ready to laugh at white men in blackface plucking at banjos, banging on tambourines, and pretending to be as dumb as...

By Mark Oliver August 9, 2017
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