Category: Day in history

Barbed wire and soldier during wartime, black and white historical photograph, reminiscent of news and history archives, representing wartime events and conflict resolution.

March 13, 1961 – East Berlin, OPEC, Cuba And Other Frying Pans.

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”49775″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”News for March 13, 1961- NBC Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] If we’re helping relieve the boredom, chip in: Become a Patron! The Cold War climate was getting stirred up, this March 13th in 1961. News that West Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt left

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March 3, 1941 – Signing Your Country’s Life Away – The Bulgaria Treaty.

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Destruction and aftermath of a wartime city destroyed by fire and explosions with people gathering during the winter season. Historical black and white photograph capturing the impact of war on urban areas.

March 2, 1940 – View From Helsinki – The Soviet-Finnish Winter War

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Historic political rally during a historical parade featuring military officers and distinguished guests, with a prominent speaker addressing the crowd in an early 20th-century setting.

February 27, 1960 – Ike In Buenos Aires – A Happily Excited Britain – U.S. Takes Second Place In Squaw Valley Winter Olympics

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”49515″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”February 27, 1960 – NBC World News Roundup – NBC Radio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Help us keep preserving and posting: Become a Patron! February 27,1960 – Ike in Buenos Aires. After a day of welcoming President Eisenhower to Argentina, the night turned

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Snow removal in Times Square during heavy winter storm, with city lights and billboards, showcasing city life, weather conditions, and urban snow clearance efforts.

February 26, 1999 – The Great Blizzard Of ’99 – White House Gives Kudos To Mexico – The Economy Is Humming.

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”49493″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”February 26, 1999 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] It works – it really works: Become a Patron! February 26, 1999 – The Great Blizzard of ’99. A surprise late winter snow storm, blanketed much of the Northeast and plunged

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U.S. soldiers disembarking from a military ship with a "Mission Accomplished Farewell" banner, symbolizing military deployment or return, highlighting historical news and military history archival content.

February 25, 1984 – Marines Leaving Beirut – The Never Ending Iran-Iraq War – Making The Cut In Primary Season

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Intense scene from classic Asian film featuring young male protagonist with serious expression amidst older men, capturing historical and cultural moments, emphasizing drama and storytelling.

February 22, 1967 – Vice-President Humphrey Discusses Vietnam – 1967 – Past Daily Reference Room

[laterpay_premium_download target_post_id=”49470″ heading_text=”Download For $1.99:” description_text=”February 22, 1967 – Vice-President Hubert Humphrey – Face The Nation – CBS Radio- Gordon Skene Sound Collection” content_type=”link”] Become a Patron! As 1966 turned into 1967 the war in Vietnam, initially considered a quick-in/quick-out military action, was turning into something considerably more complicated and

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