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American photographer Weegee



American photographer Weegee

American press photographer Weegee (1899–1969) in Trafalgar Square, London with a pigeon on his head. Weegee was famous for his distorted photographs which turned everyday objects and people into unusual shapes. (Photo by Moore/Keystone/Getty Images). 3rd September 1963




Mr Andrew William Mellon (1855 - 1937), United States ambassador to Britain 1932-33

Mr. Andrew William Mellon (1855–1937), United States ambassador to Britain 1932-33. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1932




Dr Benjamin Spock  noted for his ideas on child-rearing, on a visit to Britain, holds up a copy of his book, Decent & Indecent

Dr. Benjamin Spock noted for his ideas on child-rearing, on a visit to Britain, holds up a copy of his book, “Decent & Indecent”. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 1970




American singer and film star Frank Sinatra, 1950

American singer and film star Frank Sinatra. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images). 1950




Cuban President Fidel Castro shaking hands with American vice-president Richard Nixon during a press reception in Washington, 1959

Cuban President Fidel Castro shaking hands with American vice-president Richard Nixon during a press reception in Washington. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 1959




1932: 104-year-old John Faulkner of Appleford, Berkshire enjoys a pipe and a glass of beer as he remembers his considerable past. A former jockey, he has been married twice and fathered 32 children

104-year-old John Faulkner of Appleford, Berkshire enjoys a pipe and a glass of beer as he remembers his considerable past. A former jockey, he has been married twice and fathered 32 children. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images). 17th March 1932




1970: Princess Anne attending a Parliamentary garden party in Brisbane during a royal tour of Australia

Princess Anne attending a Parliamentary garden party in Brisbane during a royal tour of Australia. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images). 17th April 1970




1950: FBI agents escort Julius Rosenberg, a 32 year old engineer (allegedly involved in the Klaus Fuchs-Harry Gold atom bomb spy case), into the FBI building.  According to J  Edgar Hoover he is another important link in the Soviet espionage apparatus

FBI agents escort Julius Rosenberg, a 32 year old engineer (allegedly involved in the Klaus Fuchs-Harry Gold atom bomb spy case), into the FBI building. According to J. Edgar Hoover he is another important link in the Soviet espionage apparatus. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 17th July 1950




1970: Queen Elizabeth II watching marine life in the Undersea Aquarium on Green Island, part of the Australian Great Barrier Reef

Queen Elizabeth II watching marine life in the Undersea Aquarium on Green Island, part of the Australian Great Barrier Reef. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images). 27th April 1970




1932: German-Swiss-US mathematical physicist Albert Einstein

German-Swiss-US mathematical physicist Albert Einstein (1879–1955). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1932




1970: Carol Channing the American actress, arrives in London for a four-week season at London's Drury Lane Theatre

Carol Channing, the American actress, arrives in London for a four-week season at London's Drury Lane Theatre. (Photo by John Downing/Express/Getty Images). 30th April 1970




1932: American film actress Polly Moran whispering to a friend

American film actress Polly Moran whispering to a friend. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Circa 1932




1932: Actor Sydney Howard as he appears in The Mayor's Nest

Actor Sydney Howard as he appears in “The Mayor's Nest”. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images). 1932




1950: American film star Van Johnson gets a quick polish from a street shoeshine

American film star Van Johnson gets a quick polish from a street shoeshine. (Photo by Harold Clements/Express/Getty Images). 6th March 1950




American actor Marlon Brando turns to face Mexican actor Katy Jurado, who gestures at him during a formal awards dinner, 1950s

American actor Marlon Brando (1924–2004) turns to face Mexican actor Katy Jurado (1924–2002), who gestures at him during a formal awards dinner, 1950s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)



PART I

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