Famous Events Collection

Dewey Defeats Truman Newspaper
St. Louis, MIssouri: November, 1948. President Harry Truman holds up a copy of the Chicago Daily Tribune declaring his defeat to Thomas Dewey in the presidential election

The Titanic collides with an iceberg
LLM462099 The Titanic collides with an iceberg. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Titanic collides with an iceberg)

First Powered Flight
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina: December 17, 1903 An intaglio-gravure of Orville Wright flying during the first powered and sustained flight while Wilbur is on the ground at right

First Flight
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina: December 17, 1903 Orville Wright flying during the first powered and sustained flight while Wilbur is on the ground at right

Big Four At Versailles
Paris, France: 1919 The Big Four at the Versailles Peace Conference. L-R are: Prime Minister Lloyd George of Great Britain, Prime Minister Vittorio Orlando of Italy

James W. Marshall
California: c. 1850 James W. Marshall who in 1848 discovered gold in the American River at John Sutters mill in California

Captain Charles Lindbergh
Roosevelt Field, New York: May 20, 1927 Captain Charles Lindbergh with his plane, The Spirit of St. Louis, just before he departed on his record setting non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean

Hughes Around The World Flight
Paris, France: July 12, 1938 The scene at Le Bourget airport at dawn as Howard Hughes and crew prepares to take off for Moscow on the next stage of their around the world flight

Spruce Goose Wing On The Move
Hermosa Beach, California: June 13, 1946 A wing section of Howard Hughes flying boat, the eight engine HK-1, passes through Hermosa Beach on its way to the dock at Long Beach where it will be

Spruce Goose Ready To Launch
Long Beach, California: July 7, 1946 Howard Hughes flying boat stands in the graving dock at the edge of the horbor in Long Beach with its 320 foot wing now joined to the 220 foot hull

Statue Of Liberty On V-E Day
New York, New York: May 8, 1945 A soldier and his companion gaze up on V-E Day at the Statue of Liberty after it was illuminated, except for a brief period on D-Day

Transcontinental Railroad
Promontory Point, Utah: May 10, 1869. Completion of the first transcontinental railroad with the Central Pacific Railroad coming from Sacramento

The HIndenburg In Flames
Lakehurst, New Jersey: May 6, 1937 The LZ 129 Hindenburg airship as it caught fire and was destoyed within a minute while attempting to dock at the Lakehurst Naval Station in New Jersey

WWI War Guilt Trial
Leipzig, Germany: June 1, 1921 Detective Inspector Collins of Scotland Yard (with briefcase) bringing to the court British witnesses who testified to crimes

Crosby Clambake Press Room
Pebble Beach, California: c. 1950 The press room at the Crosby Clambake Golf Tournament

The Remington Rand Univac
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 1951. The Remington Rand Univac (Universal Automatic Computer) was the first commercial computer produced in the United States

FDR Signs Social Security Bill
Washington, D.C.: 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Social Security Bill. Standing behind Roosevelt, left to right are: Rep

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Iconic Moments That Shaped History: Relive the triumphs and tragedies that left an indelible mark on our collective memory. From Dewey Defeats Truman to the Titanic colliding with an iceberg, these snapshots in time forever altered the course of human history. Witness the birth of aviation as we celebrate the First Powered Flight and marvel at Captain Charles Lindbergh's daring solo journey across the Atlantic in his historic First Flight. Discover how James W. Marshall's accidental gold discovery sparked a frenzy during California's Gold Rush era. Join us as we pay tribute to aviation pioneer Howard Hughes, whose record-setting flights captivated audiences worldwide. Feel the excitement as a jubilant crowd welcomes Hughes after his groundbreaking around-the-world flight, and witness history in motion as Spruce Goose Wing is transported for its momentous launch. These famous events serve as reminders of humanity's resilience, innovation, and insatiable thirst for exploration. They remind us that even amidst adversity or against all odds, remarkable achievements can be made when passion meets determination. Step back in time with us and relish these iconic moments that continue to inspire generations - where dreams took flight, records were shattered, and ordinary individuals became legends.