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German Kaiser Wilhelm II in 18th century costume, 1892. The Kaiser was known for his love of elaborate uniforms and ostentatious outfits.
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German Kaiser Wilhelm II in 18th century costume, 1892. The Kaiser was known for his love of elaborate uniforms and ostentatious outfits.
u/DarnellSmerconish — 1 day ago
German Kaiser Wilhelm II in 18th century costume, 1892. The Kaiser was known for his love of elaborate uniforms and ostentatious outfits. (3523x2288)
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“Mothers, Avoid Alcohol & Nicotine!” German poster from a 1942 Nazi-era anti smoking/drinking campaign. While stopping short of outright banning them, Hitler's government did make a extensive effort to curb the consumption of alcohol & tobacco products amongst the German population. Artist unknown
u/DarnellSmerconish — 2 days ago
Mexican revolutionary general & President Lazaro Cardenas with Spanish civil war orphans, 1930s. A radical left-wing populist, he ended the tyrannical reign of President Calles & wrested Mexico's oil reserves from US control. He was the most popular Mexican president of the 20th century (2480x1411)
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1928 portraits of Finnish general & statesmen Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, widely considered to be Finland's most influential modern leader & their only Field Marshall in history. He oversaw victory in the Finnish Civil war & as Chief of Defense during WWII, later becoming President of Finland
u/DarnellSmerconish — 2 days ago
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1928 portraits of Finnish general & statesmen Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, widely considered to be Finland's most influential modern leader & their only Field Marshall in history. He oversaw victory in the Finnish Civil war & as Chief of Defense during WWII, later becoming President of Finland
u/DarnellSmerconish — 2 days ago
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1928 portrait of Finnish general-statesmen Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim, widely considered to be Finland's most influential modern leader & their only Field Marshall in history. He oversaw victory in the Finnish Civil war & as Defense Chief during WWII, later becoming President of Finland (4108x3461)
u/DarnellSmerconish — 2 days ago
Italian dictator Benito Mussolini opens the national shooting competition of the Fascist Decennial Celebration, 1932. The ceremonies marked the 10 year anniversary of the famous 'March on Rome' in which Mussolini's Blackshirts intimidated the government into making him Prime Minister (5932x3839)
u/DarnellSmerconish — 2 days ago