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Carrot pullers from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Mexico in Coachella Valley, CA, 1937
Carrot pullers from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Mexico. Coachella Valley, California. "We come from all states and we can't make a dollar a day in this field noways

Carrot pullers from Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas and Mexico in Coachella Valley, CA, 1937
Some of the carrot pullers in the Coachella Valley. There are one hundred people in this field coming from Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri. California

Street View in San Francisco, from a sketch by a correspondent, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Street View in San Francisco, from a sketch by a correspondent, 1850. The California Gold Rush brought a flood of "forty-niners" to San Francisco

The Great Reaping Day - Oklahoma potato pickers, Kern County, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The Great Reaping Day. Hymn singing, Sunday afternoon. The woman had been "saved" the week before. Oklahoma potato pickers. Kern County, California

Carrot pullers from Texas in California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Carrot pullers from Texas. Texas farmer on edge of carrot field. In California for two weeks, migrating after three years of crop failures

Grand Dinner in the Masonic Hall, at Montreal, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Grand Dinner in the Masonic Hall, at Montreal, 1850....the citizens of Montreal [in Canada, decided on] the necessity of preparing a suitable display of Canadian industry

Reception of Hungarian Exiles in Philadelphia, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Reception of Hungarian Exiles in Philadelphia, [USA], 1850. Hungarian revolutionary leader Laszlo Uhjazi'...with his lady and family, arrived...from New York

VE-Day in New York, 8 May, 1945. From The War in Pictures, Sixth Year.

EDITORIAL One of the last photographs of President Roosevelt, right, and his successor vice-president Truman, 1945. Harry S. Truman, 1884 - 1972. 33rd president of the United States

Map showing the extent of the German's attack against the Americans in the Ardennes and their drive into Belgium, 1944, during WWII. From The War in Pictures, Sixth Year.

Ute Chief Sevara and his family. The state of Utah is named after the Ute people. After a photo-chromolithograph by photographer Charles Nast

Cartoon, Honourable Ratio
Honourable Ratio: or, Naval Conversationsin London. Ratio 5:5:3, between Great Britain, United States of America and Japan. Date: 1934

Native Americans Indians, Osage and Iroquois Chiefs
Native American Indians, Osage and Iroquois Chiefs. 1876

The tall Tehuelche people of Patagonia exchanging gifts with short European colonist. The Native Americans wear feather headdresses and fur cloaks

Postcard of Women Being Spanked at the Beach. ca. 1916, HAVING A SPANKING GOOD TIME ON THE FLORIDA COAST

John Quincy Adams 1767-1848. Eldest son of President John Adams and sixth president of the United States 1825-29. From painting by Alonzo Chappel

USA, New Mexico, Pecos National Historic Park, Site of abandoned pueblo, Underground Kiva used for religious ceremonies

WW1 - President Wilson Woodrow and the Dove of Peace
WW1 - President Wilson Woodrow presenting to the Dove of Peace a large olive branch symbolising the League of Nations. The symbols in the image suggests the difficulty that comes with the peace

Mexico City. Quetzalcoatl Snake
MEXICO. Mexico City. National Museum of Anthropology. Teotihuacan Hall. Quetzalcoatl Snake. Aztec art. Sculpture

Types of American Army headgear, WW1
Illustration in The Sphere showing the various hats and caps worn by enlisted men and officers of the British Army during the First World War. Date: 1918

Pueblo Taos Indians Mexico early 1900s

Navajo Indians

Navajo Indians in their desert home - early 1900s

A Navajo Indian making a rug - early 1900s

Sioux Indians, Colorado, USA

Group photo, Native Americans Indians in Canada Date: 1936

Chicago - Chinese Americans Veterans Memorial
United States, State of Illinois, Chicago. Chinese Americans Veterans Memorial. Dedicated in 2005, it pays tribute to all those in the community who served in the armed services

Native Americans paddling upstream in canoe Date: 1890

Philadelphia. City Hall building. Engraving by Traversier. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G

Timucua Indian tribe
History of the United States. 16th century French expedition. Florida. Timucua Indian tribe. Traditional architecture of the indigenous villages, with the installation of a defensive palisade

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). Hernan Cortes in Zempuala, welcomed by the Cacique Gordo (Chief Gordo). Detail. Table belonging to a set of 6 made with the enconchado technique. Anonymous author

The Conquest of Mexico (1519-21)
The Conquest of Mexico (1519-1521). D- Hernan Cortes appoints ordinary mayors of the town, E- La Malinche makes the Totonac understand who Cortes is. Detail

Conquest of Mexico
Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire (1519-21). Construction of the Villa Rica of La Vera Cruz, with the help of the Totonac Indians. Detail

Incense burner (Sahumador). Silver. 19th century. Argentina. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Plate decorated with depiction of two fish. Ceramics. Inca culture (1400-1533 AD). Peru. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Sculptural vessel. Ceramic. Lambayeque culture or Sican (700-1350 AD). North coast of the central Andes, Peru. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Lithic ring. Taino culture (1000-1500 AD). Stone. Caribbean. Antilles. Pre-columbian era. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Bird shaped mortar. Zoolith used to grind hallucinogens
Bird shaped mortar. Zoolith used to grind hallucinogenic substances. It was collected in 1777 by Captain Geronimo Verde on Santa Catarina Island (Brazil). Sambaqui culture (3000 BC-500 AD). Stone

Tripod vessel. Ceramic. Teotihuacan. Teotihuacan culture. Phase II-III (400-700 AD). Mexico. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Antropomorphic head. Head of the sacrificed. Palenque
Antropomorphic head. Head of the sacrificed. Drawn on the VIII sheet of the Excavation Memory. It was collected in 1787 by captain Antonio del Rio in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico. Maya culture

Fragment of relief. It depicts the leg of the priest, wearing sandal. Drawn on the XI sheet of the Excavation Memory, was collected in 1787 by captain Antonio del Rio in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Nuu-chah-nulth (Nutka) culture. Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast in Canada. Hat made of vegetable fiber. Last third of the 18th century. Vancouver Island, Canada

Vessel with mythical character. Ceramic. Chimu-Inca culture. Late Horizon (1470-1532 AD). Peru. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Phytomorphic vessel. Depiction of the fruit known as lucuma (Pouteria Lucuma). Piece from the excavations of the Bishop Baltasar Martinez de Companon (1785). Chimu culture

Textile fragments. Late Intermediate Horizon (1000-1450)
Textile fragments. There were different types of textiles qualities. During the Inca period, the finest was cumbi, made with vicuna. Central coast. Late Intermediate Horizon (1000-1450). Peru

Advert for De Reszke Minors, a range of cigarettes smaller than their standard Americans range. Date: 1932

American Troops Leaving New York for Training 1917
On 6th April 1917, the United States declared war against Germany and thousands of American troops enlisted. Photograph showing American troops receiving a large send-off in New York. Date: 1917

American Troops Leaving for War Training Camp 1917
On 6th April 1917, the United States declared war against Germany, the nation had a standing army of 127, 500 officers and soldiers

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"Exploring the Multifaceted Identity of Americans: From Rivera's Art to Native American Legends" From Diego Rivera's captivating murals depicting the Totonaca Civilization to Geronimo, a revered figure in Native American history, they have a rich tapestry of cultural influences. Tango, originating in Argentina but embraced by Americans since 1912, showcases their love for diverse dance forms. The Codex Borgia offers insights into ritual and divinatory practices of Mesoamerican civilizations that continue to shape American spirituality. Meanwhile, Rocky Marciano's postcard symbolizes the indomitable spirit and resilience often associated with Americans. Tupac Amaru II's portrait serves as a reminder of America's struggle for independence and equality throughout its history. Mrs Kennedy and her deb daughters epitomize elegance and grace within high society circles. Lawrence Tibbett at Cap D Antibes highlights America's contribution to the world of opera while showcasing their global reach. In Diego Rivera's artwork on the Totonaca Civilization, we witness how ancient cultures influence modern-day perceptions. However, not all aspects are admirable; "Robbing and Scalping" represents dark chapters in American history that cannot be overlooked or forgotten. The image of an American society wedding taking place in London reflects the far-reaching impact of American culture beyond its borders. Lastly, a postcard from 1913 featuring a woman riding a bull captures both strength and audacity—an embodiment of the pioneering spirit often attributed to Americans. These hints offer glimpses into various facets—artistic expressions, historical figures, societal norms—that contribute to shaping what it means to be an American today: complex yet vibrant amalgamation rooted in diversity and perseverance.