Powerful Politicos & Wartime Performances
With so much time at home, we at Photomyne want to help you make the most out of the days to come with a refreshing taste of the good times behind us.
Guess the historical figure
Who am I?
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, I capitalized on moving Germany forward while holding various ministry leadership positions. Since 2005, I've been in charge, with some calling me the most powerful woman in the world.
Photo source: Ossenbrink/SIPA
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Wartime entertainment
During the Vietnam War, Bob Hope's USO tour brought smiles to thousands of troops' faces. As part of a 1966 tour, Ann Margaret put on quite a show.
Photo source: Flickr
The way we were
Hop on, hop-off
London's red, double-decker buses are as notorious as its black cabs, Queen's guard, and bridges. Just don't mistake them for tour buses.
Photo source: Flickr
On this day
Victory at Iwo Jima
One of the most iconic photos in US history. The flag was raised as they continued to take sniper fire a month before the island was secured today in 1945.
Photo source: Associated Press Wirephoto
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is today's historical figure
Our history snapshot will return tomorrow. See you then :-)