Pictures from Michael Beschloss; July 21, 2020. From 1944, 1952, 1959, and 1969.

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“Roosevelt Nominated for Fourth Term; Hitler Escapes Bomb, Purges Generals….Russia Opens New Push”—New York Times, today 1944:

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Nominated for Vice President today 1944, Harry Truman went to White House for outdoor lunch with FDR the following month—Roosevelt’s physical frailty shocked him: #NARA

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Harry and Bess Truman reading books on Truman Balcony, White House, probably 1952: #NARA

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President Eisenhower using his portable grill on White House roof, 1959: #WHHA

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Apollo 11 on the moon, today 1969: #NASA

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“Men Walk on Moon”—New York Daily News, 51 years ago this morning:

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[leftieNanner]

1. I love Michael Beschloss

I am looking forward to saner times when he can be on with Rachel and talk about history.

And Rachel's Friday shows where she makes a cool new cocktail.

[3catwoman3]

2. I could listen to Michael Beschloss and...

...John Meacham all day long.

[Hekate]

3. Wonderful stuff. Thank you.

[SMC22307]

4. Lovely to see those... thanks or sharing. (n/t)

[Stuart G]

5. Thank You for posting...K and R

[LeftInTX]

6. Get a kick out of Ike's portable grill!