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 | | In the late 1940s, the CIA began a mission called Operation Mockingbird to recruit American journalists. | | | The CIA wanted them to relay sensitive information and to write anti-communist, pro-capitalist propaganda. | | | was the main instigator, Operation Mockingbird (late 1940s) |
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http://coat.ncf.ca/our_magazine/links/issue43/articles/mockinbird.htm
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| | 1940s Fashion |
| | Every time I saw an outfit I adored, it was typically from that era. | | | What would a web page be without a blog! | | | I've always been curious about the decade of the 1940s when it comes to fashion for women. |
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http://www.workpad.com/1940sfashion
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| | boys clothes during the 1940s |
| | Figure 1.--This suit had a jacket with a half belt and patch pockets. | | | This was not the case in the 1940s. | | | The 1940s was of course dominated by World War II. |
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http://histclo.com/chron/c1940.html
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| | 1940 to 1949 World History Din Timelines |
| | Covering the holocaust against the Jews and other ethnic groups in Europe, World War Two. | | | The timelines also cover other aspects of the times during the 1940s. | | | These pages use or will use cascading style sheets (CSS1). |
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http://din-timelines.com/1940_timeline-index.shtml
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| | American History - Decade 1940 - 1949 |
| | European artists and intellectuals fled Hitler and the Holocaust, bringing new ideas created in disillusionment. | | | he 1940's were dominated by World War II. | | | A look at some of the skyscrapers in New York City. |
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http://kclibrary.nhmccd.edu/decade40.html
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| | Technorati Tag: 1940s |
| | This page shows blog posts, photos, and links that have been tagged 1940s. | | | Become a member to save searches in a Watchlist. | | | Separate tags with "OR" to search multiple subjects. |
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http://www.technorati.com/tag/1940s
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| | Kilroy Was Here - 1940s Resources |
| | National Archives and Records Administration - Search the NARA databases for information on World War II and the 1940s. | | | World War II on the Web - Excellent resource providing information on World War II of interest to collectors, historians and researchers. | | | For Sentimental Reasons - was created as a result of an affinity for the music and the nostalgia of the 1940s. |
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http://www.ohiohistory.org/etcetera/exhibits/kilroy/resources
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| | UFO Photographs & Photos 1940s - UFO Evidence |
| | UFO Photographs and Photos 1940s - UFO Evidence | | | Click on thumbnail to view the full-size image and background info Click on "NEXT" to go to next page | | | Click on "next page " to jump to the next page of photographs |
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http://www.ufoevidence.org/photographs/decade/1940s.htm
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| | 20th Century Decades: 1940-1949 Decade |
| | Graphics and photos abound, and there are sound and video clips. | | | This exhibit highlights the contributions of the thousands of Americans, both military and civilian, who served their country during World War II. | | | V-2 rockets and V-J Day." A look at the 1940s by the Oak Ridge National Laboratories, where top secret projects were carried out with atomic energy. |
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http://dewey.chs.chico.k12.ca.us/decs4.html
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| | 1940s - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The 1940s were seen as a transition period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s, which also leads the period to be divided in two halves: | | | The first half of the decade was dominated by World War II, arguably the widest and most destructive armed conflict in modern history. | | | From top going counterclockwise: Allied landing on D-Day 1944, the Nuremberg Rally 1936, the Nagasaki atom bomb 1945, the Soviet flag over the Reichstag in Berlin 1945 and the Gate of Auschwitz. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1940s
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| | Highlights from the 1940s |
| | The 1940s was a decade in which we learned that "Freedom isn't Free." Not only did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor in 1941 but the United States also entered WWII and by the end of the war became the most powerful nation in the world. | | | The citizens of the U.S. pulled together to help their fellow man at war and to defeat the communist powers in Asia and Europe. | | | Editors note: The 8th grade graduating class of 2001 at Pocantico Hills School has researched the 1940s and pointed you to some highlights from this amazing decade. |
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http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/century/1940s.htm
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| | A trip back in time: 'The 1940s House' |
| | Patriarch Michael has always been interested in World War II, "an obsession," according to his wife, Lyn. | | | I think he's the one who's benefited most of all," Kirstie said. | | | Three generations of the Hymers family move into a suburban London home outfitted in early 1940s technology and accouterments. |
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http://www.post-gazette.com/tv/20021103owen1103p1.asp
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| | Organizing Unions: The 1930s and 1940s |
| | A leader in the 1934 longshoreman's strike, he served during the 1940s as President of the Seattle CIO Council. | | | Burt Nelson was one the Party members who helped rebuild unionism on the waterfront. |
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http://faculty.washington.edu/gregoryj/cpproject/grijalva.htm
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| | Amazon.com: 1940s Hairstyles: Books: Daniela Turudich |
| | Fashions of a Decade: The 1940s (Fashions of a Decade) by Patricia Baker | | | Fun facts and trivia related to the hairstyles of the time are included, as is a look at "War Time" hair and regulations brought about by the government. | | | However, the focus is on your basic hairstyles sort of like what you see in the movie "A League of Their Own." There is also a lot of time spent on what I would call very unattractive, Grandma-Q-tip styles. |
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1930064012?v=glance
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| | 1940s DRESSES at Klassic Line Vintage Clothing & Costume |
| | Put a can can under this and really have some fun. | | | Cute detail at neck with white and a tie there also. | | | A little tiny hole on the breast, some wear, but still fantastic, really. |
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http://www.tias.com/6361/InventoryPage/1701121/1.html?pageNo=1;catId=1940s-ladies-clothing
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| | Kraft Online: Virtual Museum |
| | Rationing continued for a couple of years after the war for some foods and government pricing controls were still common in the late 1940s. | | | During the 1940s there was a growing awareness that the food people ate affected their health. | | | Eleven countries form the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), a military alliance against USSR. |
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http://www.kraft.com.au/virtualMuseum/decades/index.cfm?Page=decades1940
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| | William E. Blake Collection of True Life 1940s Era Comics |
| | The 1940s are considered the Golden Age of comic books. | | | William E. Blake, Professor Emeritus of VCU's History Department, donated his collection of 1940s true life comics to Special Collections and Archives in 2001. | | | The collection includes over 300 rare comic books and memorabilia from the Golden Age of comic book publishing. |
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http://www.library.vcu.edu/jbc/speccoll/blake1.html
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| | 1940s |
| | California and Idaho cooperative members have been burning paid-off mortgages as a symbolic gesture to celebrate members gaining complete ownership of their facilities. | | | Representatives of 50 Florida cooperatives have voted to form a Florida Cooperative Council to act as the official coordinating and policy-forming agency representing the various agricultural organizations, state agricultural institutions and grower cooperatives. | | | The Ohio association supplies 15 percent of the fertilizer used in the state. |
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http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/pub/jan99/1940s.html
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| | Performance: FABULOUS! Fashions of the 1940s from The Museum at FIT Mar 18 - Apr 14, 2005 |
| | The fashions of the 1940s, as much as its dance, music and theater, represented the determination and hopes of the American people during the war years, the subsequent economic expansion, and the beginnings of new social movements that marked the decade. | | | About the Kennedy Center A New America: The 1940s and the Arts Festival | | | Part of the Kennedy Center A New America: The 1940s and the Arts Festival |
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http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=showEvent&event=XFFAS
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| | 1940s |
| | There was a dramatic incline in the years immediately following the war. | | | ACU Home > Centennial Home > Historic Moments > 1940s |
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http://www.acu.edu/centennial/history/1940s.html
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| | _Everyday Life in 1940s Britain_ |
| | This BBC site is for children, but has some interesting models of a 1940's home. | | | Well, apparently Channel 4 in Britain has taken a break from its trendy pornography and put a modern family in a 1940's house in Britain under wartime conditions Click here: The 1940's House - Imperial War Museum, London | | | Tony Nesky sends us these six links that provide a rare insight into 1940s Britain. |
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http://www.jitterbuzz.com/brit40.html
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| | 20th Century Fashion History: 1940s |
| | She is also going to teach hair and makeup tips for the 1940s in her online class. | | | The Associated Press interviewed The Costume Gallery about 1940s fashions. | | | This era is frequently referred to as the Big Band era. |
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http://www.costumegallery.com/1940.htm
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| | A New America: The 1940s and the Arts - Festival Home Page |
| | A New America: The 1940s and the Arts is the fourth installment of | | | A New America: The 1940s and the Arts - Festival Home Page | | | From January through June, the Kennedy Center celebrates the rich spectrum of music, dance, theater, film, and fashion produced by the many remarkable American artists who struggled, created, and triumphed during this turbulent and exhilarating era. |
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http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/festivals/04-05/forties
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| | History of BOLIVIA |
| | The pattern of violent coups and counter-revolutions continues, with the MNR as active as its opponents in the contest. | | | During the 1940s the MNR establishes strong links with the unions in the Bolivian mines, at this stage almost the sole source of the nation's wealth. | | | In 1941 Victor Paz Estenssoro and others form the left-wing Movimiento Nacionalista Revolucionario (MNR). |
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http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?groupid=2352&HistoryID=ac11
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| | Retro 1940s Jewelry at Michelle's Vintage Jewelry |
| | Back to vintage jewelry home page or continue to see antique jewelry or go to 1940s fur clips and dress clips | | | Circa 1940s Westie or Scotty dog terrier pin with large red bow. | | | Signed Napier Sterling wonderful design fur clip with a rose gold wash. Measures 2 and 1/2 inches tall and is in excellent condition. |
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http://www.michellesvintagejewelry.com/products/retrojewelry3.html
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| | Vintage Sewing-Patterns 1940s at Cupid And The Swan Antiques |
| | Great 1943 style with the pants being wide legged and stylish blouse, too pretty for a pj, make it as an evening outfit! | | | Within North America shipping is 2.00 International is 3.00 We are happy to combine shipping to save you postage | | | If you enjoy vintage sewing patterns, especially the 1940s and 1950s, you may wish to book mark us and visit often. |
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http://www.tias.com/7392/InventoryPage/1662333/1.html?pageNo=1;catId=vintage-sewing
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| | the ageless project |
| | Multiple submissions from the same person or site may result in the immediate removal of the existing listing for that person or site. | | | [home] [stats] [1920s] [1930s] [1940s] [1950s] [1960s] [1970-74] [1970s] [1975-79] [1980s] [1990s] [random decade] [random year] [link to us] [submit your site] [ ] |
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http://jenett.org/ageless/1940s
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| | truth in advertising - a history - the 1940's |
| | truth in advertising - a history - the 1940's | | | Click any image at right, or browse all 1940's ads beginning to end, starting with magically minty JULEPS! | | | Many thanks to Jim Adams for access to the Esquire Magazine research library (again). |
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http://www.chickenhead.com/truth/1940s.html
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| | Potty Training Without Pressure |
| | Benjamin Spock, the famous pediatrician, suggests that potty training start at 7 to 9 months, an age when babies usually can sit up by themselves. | | | Between the 1920s and 1940s, parents on average initiate toilet training at 12 months. |
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http://www.tinytots.com/featured_info/potty_training/without_pressure.html
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| | 1940s House [TV Series] - Moviefone |
| | 1940s House [TV Series]: find the latest movie reviews, photos, trailers, clips, news, local showtimes, dvd info, synopsis,cast and crew, awards,... | | | Synopsis: Assembled by the same team responsible for the reality series 1900 House and Frontier House, this three-episode endeavor challenges a 21st century British family to live under the same conditions... | | | 1940s House [TV Series] Rating: Genre: History Movie Type: Social History, Candid Reality Show Themes: Life on the Homefront Main Cast: Geoffrey. |
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http://movies.aol.com/movie/1940s-house-tv-series/1229131/main
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| | Hire A 1940s Band, 40s Music, 1940s Bands, 1940s Music |
| | Gigmasters™ has been booking live entertainment, wedding music, DJs and party bands online since 1997. | | | Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or private party, you'll easily find the perfect 40s band for your special event. | | | If you are a returning user, sign in here. |
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http://www.gigmasters.com/40s/40sMusic.asp
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| | Ballyhoo Vintage Clothing, 1940s Men's Vintage Clothing |
| | Ah, Vintage Clothing, it's a state of mind. | | | 1940s Rayon Pleated Slacks with a Hollywood waistband (no separate band around the top i.e.drapes), super wide legs tapering to a cuffed hem. | | | 1940s McGregor Hunting Vest with snow-woods wool pile lining. |
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http://www.ballyhoovintage.com/mens401.html
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| | Fashion History @ vintagevixen.com - The New Look - Women's Fashions of the 1940s |
| | For more information on this decade in fashion history, check out our list of books and reviews at Recommended Reading. | | | No portion of this site (text or graphics) may be reproduced without prior written permission from the owner. | | | Silhouette In the first half of the decade, a trim waist and hips were contrasted with a broad chest and women's shoulder pads became a must. |
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http://www.vintagevixen.com/history/1940s.asp
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| | 1940s - A Decade of Change |
| | African Americans in the 20th Century - The 1940s | | | Voices of the 20th Century - scroll for the 1940's Broadcasts | | | Gas Rationing as described by 3 famous comedians of the time |
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http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/newportmillms/forties03A.htm
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| | 1940s |
| | We read that National Good Posture Month was being planned soon. | | | Our minds went back to a campus happening in our senior year, best described as the saga of the "posture pictures." In the 1940s, female undergraduates were required to pose in the nude for what were termed posture profile photographs. |
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http://cornell-magazine.cornell.edu/Archive/2002mayjune/notes/1940to1949.html
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| | 1940's website Home page |
| | Listed here are a number of essays concerning different aspects of the 1940's. | | | Well worth a look and more stock to follow.... |
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http://www.1940.co.uk
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| | Indian Melody : Old Melodies - 1940s Collection 1 |
| | Period of 1940s was revolutionary for singing in films. | | | Indian Melody : Your one stop source for all Indian Music needs.. | | | Singing stars tradition changed to playback singing, thus bringing in great new talented singers.. |
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http://www.indianmelody.com/old1940s1.htm
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| | Flickr: Photos tagged with 1940s |
| | You can assign as many tags as you wish to each photo. | | | Feeds for photos tagged with 1940s Available as RSS 2.0 and Atom |
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/1940s
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| | Timeline of Influential Milestones and Turning Points in Film History |
| | Fleischer, in an agreement with Paramount and DC Comics, produced a series of seventeen Superman cartoons in the early 1940s. | | | The first Superman short, Superman, introduced the terms "faster than a speeding bullet" and "Look, up in the sky!". |
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http://www.filmsite.org/milestones1940s.html
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| | Boing Boing: 1940s telephone manual |
| | "How to Make Friends By Telephone" is a 1940s instructional booklet on using the new telephonic device network. |
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http://www.boingboing.net/2004/05/27/1940s_telephone_manu.html
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