August Collection (#90)

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Sammy Davis Jr. arriving at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 28 August 1963

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. Charleton Heston, Julie and Harry Belafonte arriving at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington. Photograph by Warren K. Leffler, 28 August 1963

WWI: SURVIVORS, 1918. Survivors of the American steamship Frederick B. Kellogg, torpedoed by a German U-boat off the coast of New Jersey on 13 August 1918. Photograph, August 1918

IRANIAN HOSTAGE CRISIS, 1980. Middle Eastern students marching at a demonstration in Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C. at the time of the Iranian hostage crisis, 8 August 1980

IRANIAN HOSTAGE CRISIS, 1980. Iranian men bowing in prayer at a demonstration in Washington, D.C. in support of Ayatollah Khomeini, at the time of the Iranian hostage crisis, 7 August 1980

WOMENs RIGHTS MARCH, 1970. Womens rights proponents marching down Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C. as part of the Womens Strike for Equality, 26 August 1970. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler

CARAWAY AND SHEPPARD, 1937. Senators Hattie Caraway from Arkansas and Morris Sheppard of Texas ride the Senate subway on their way to debate the nomination of Senator Hugo Black as a Supreme Court

FILMING OF SENATOR, c1937. Senator Hugo L. Black of Alabama being filmed on the steps of the Capitol shortly after he was appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Washington, D.C

ALASKA: ALEUTIAN ISLANDS. A group of Aleutian children posing in front of a house, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Photographed by V.B. Scheffer, August 1938

CHRISTIAN AUGUST SINDING (1856-1941). Norwegian composer. Photograph, early 20th century

DIES COMMITTEE, 1938. Earl Martin, a Brooklyn professor, shows members of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), or the Dies Committee

DENALI NATIONAL PARK. Alaskan tundra in Denali National Park, Alaska. Photograph by Carol M. Highsmith, August 2008

WORLD WAR II: PARIS, 1944. Crowds of French patriots lining the Champs Elysees to view Allied tanks and half tracks pass by the Arc du Triomphe, after Paris was liberated on 26 August 1944

LABOR LEADERS CONFERENCE. Labor leaders at a conference to end a dispute within the United Auto Workers Union, 24 August 1938. Left to right: R.J

WPA: YOUNG GIRL, 1938. Child of an ex-farmer, now working for the Work Projects Administration in Circleville, Ohio. Photograph by Ben Shahn, August 1938

WORLD WAR II: HIROSHIMA. Hiroshima, Japan, shortly after the explosion of the first atomic bomb at the end of World War II, 6 August 1945

Large Size Panorama View Of Sassi di Matera, Basilicata Region, Southern Italy
Large size panorama of Matera and its Sassi di Matera in Basilicata, also known as Lucania, in Southern Italy (Province of Matera)

Ancient House In Sassi Di Matera, Basilicata Region, Southern Italy
Stitched vertical panorama of ancient house surrounded by walls in Sassi di Matera, Basilicata Region also known as Lucania, in Southern Italy (Province of Matera)

Antique Deconsacrated Rock Church In Sassi di Matera, Basilicata Region, Southern Italy
Antique deconsacrated rock church transformed in ancient times in a room for wine production, in Sassi di Matera, Basilicata Region also known as Lucania, Southern Italy

Prehistoric Rock Dwellings In Matera, Basilicata, Southern Italy
Prehistoric rock dwellings in the Gravina (canyon) of Matera in Southern Italy. The city of Matera is considered the third oldest city in the world after Jericho and Aleppo

Stitched Vertical Panorama Of Matera, Basilicata, Southern Italy
Stitched vertical panorama of Matera in Basilicata, also known as Lucania, in Southern Italy (Province of Matera). The city of Matera is considered the third oldest city in the world after Jericho

Panorama View Of Prehistoric Rock Dwellings In Gravina (Canyon) Of Matera, Basilicata, Southern Italy
Panorama view of the Prehistoric rock dwellings in the Gravina (canyon) of Matera in Southern Italy. The city of Matera is considered the third oldest city in the world after Jericho and Aleppo

Vertical View Of Rock Church In Gravina di Matera (Matera Canyon), Basilicata, Southern Italy
Vertical view of ancient rock church in the Gravina (canyon) of Matera in Southern Italy. The city of Matera is considered the third oldest city in the world after Jericho and Aleppo

Prehistoric Rock Church In Gravina di Matera (Matera Canyon), Basilicata, Southern Italy
Prehistoric rock church and cave dwellings in the Gravina (canyon) of Matera in Southern Italy. The city of Matera is considered the third oldest city in the world after Jericho and Aleppo

Cave Dwellings And Ancient Rock Church In Gravina Di Matera (Matera Canyon), Basilicata, Southern Italy
Prehistoric rock dwellings and ancient rock church in the Gravina (canyon) of Matera in Southern Italy. The city of Matera is considered the third oldest city in the world after Jericho and Aleppo

Salzburg and the Castle at Blue Hour Austria
View of the historical center of Salzburg and Schloss Salzburg in the back on the hill at blue hour. This is a vertorama consisting of multiple long exposure images ensuring higher quality

Virgin spruce forest with fallen, dead and decaying trees, National park and unesco biosphere reserve Sumava, Czech Republic

Spiderweb illuminated with sunshine in spruce forest, National park and unesco biosphere reserve Sumava, Czech Republic

Riparian forest (woodland), river shore, long exposure
Riparian forest, river shore, long exposure. National park and unesco biosphere reserve Sumava

Sassi di Matera, Basilicata Region, Southern Italy
Vertical stitched panorama view of Matera and its Sassi di Matera in Basilicata, also known as Lucania, in Southern Italy (Province of Matera)

Large Size Panorama View Of Matera, Basilicata, Southern Italy
Large size panorama of Matera in Basilicata, also known as Lucania, in Southern Italy (Province of Matera). The city of Matera is considered the third oldest city in the world after Jericho

Rock Church In Gravina di Matera (Matera Canyon), Basilicata, Southern Italy
Ancient rock church in the Gravina (canyon) of Matera in Southern Italy. The city of Matera is considered the third oldest city in the world after Jericho and Aleppo

Ancient Sarcophagus In A Rock Church In Sassi di Matera, Basilicata, Southern Italy
Ancient sarcophagus in an ancient deconsacrated rock church transformed in ancient times in a room for wine production, in Sassi di Matera, Basilicata Region also known as Lucania, Southern Italy

Prehistoric Rock Dwellings In The Gravina of Matera, Basilicata, Southern Italy
Prehistoric rock dwellings in the Gravina (canyon) of Matera in Southern Italy. The city of Matera is considered the third oldest city in the world after Jericho and Aleppo

Colorful Flowers At Sassi di Matera, Basilicata Region, Southern Italy
Colorful flowers in Sassi di Matera, Basilicata, also known as Lucania, in Southern Italy (Province of Matera). The city of Matera is considered the third oldest city in the world after Jericho

COLUMBUS: STREET, 1938. Conversation on the streets of Columbus, Ohio. Photograph by Ben Shahn, August 1938

PETRIFIED FOREST: TOURISM. A tourist buying a piece of petrified wood near the Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1939

MESA VERDE: TOURISM, 1939. Tourists looking for Native American hieroglyphics pointed out by a ranger at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1939

MESA VERDE: TOURISM, 1939. Tourists at cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1939

OHIO: COLUMBUS, 1938. Man stands in the entrance to a lunchroom in Columbus, Ohio. Photograph by Ben Shahn, August 1938

FARM STRIKE, 1938. A girl in the picket line at the King Farm strike in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Photograph by John Vachon, August 1938

FARM FAMILY, 1939. A family gathering debris, roots and chunks from the field to the stump pile for burning in Thurston County, Michigan Hill, Washington State

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"August: A Month of Marvels and Milestones" The Pendolino tilting train races through the countryside, showcasing cutting-edge technology in motion. Churchill's resounding praise for RAF Pilots echoes through history, honoring their bravery and dedication. Hot air balloons fill the sky above Clifton Suspension Bridge during the vibrant Bristol Balloon Fiesta in August, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Delicate British Moths flutter gracefully amidst summer blooms, adding a touch of enchantment to August evenings. Voyager 2 captures an awe-inspiring image of Neptune, revealing its mysterious beauty from afar. Platform 1 at Paddington Station takes us back to 1904 when steam trains ruled the tracks and journeys were filled with anticipation. A wartime poster immortalizes Churchill's famous words, inspiring courage and unity during challenging times. The historic Underwriting Room of Lloyds of London stands as a testament to centuries-old traditions in insurance and risk management since 1886. St Thomas Hospital stands tall as a beacon of hope and healing, providing care for countless lives throughout August and beyond. An ethereal apparition at Knock in County Mayo, Ireland captivates believers with its spiritual presence during this sacred month. Tinsley cooling towers dominate Sheffield's skyline like towering sentinels; they bear witness to industrial progress while leaving an indelible mark on the cityscape Bonhomme Richard/Serapis clash fiercely on turbulent seas—a legendary naval battle that symbolizes resilience against all odds.