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  • Collection: The American Experience in World War II

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Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan attempting to tear down American flags in Cuba and the Philippines; the spirit of General Henry Ware Lawton, who was killed in the Philippines, orders Bryan to "Halt!" The stripes on the American flag in the…

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men of the 506th during Basic Training

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Rope Climb performed by the 506th during basic training

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Men parachuting from towers along guide wires

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Last test jump of the 506th during jump school out of a C-47

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From the Lone Ranger television series which aired 1949-1957, Clayton Moore played Lone Ranger and Jay Silverheels at Tonto. This photo is from a scene in the show.

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Also known as the man with the black mask, the Lone Ranger is seen here with his white horse. This was a publicity photograph meant to promote the show at Pleasure Island theme park.

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Superman during the New Deal era, was set to promote the "cleaning up" of America. As seen by destroying slum communities
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