Snapshot 1914 – the first warship passes through the Panama Canal…

June 25, 2019 by · 2 Comments 

The following snapshot comes from the Boston Evening Transcript dated August 18, 1914, which announces the first-ever warship making its way through the Panama Canal. Quite historic.

 

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Snapshot 1934… Adolf Hitler declares he will not go to war!

March 12, 2019 by · Leave a Comment 

The following snapshot comes from the Chicago Daily Tribune dated August 6, 1934, which features Adolf Hitler’s Declaration that “War Means Ruin…Will Fight Only If Attacked.” At least he got the 1st part right.

 

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Snapshot 1946… The Apple Watch prototype in print…

February 18, 2019 by · Leave a Comment 

The following snapshot comes from the  Chicago Sunday Tribune, January 13, 1946. Does Apple pay Dick Tracy’s estate royalties?

 

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