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Save the Wheat and Help the Fleet
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History is so fickle! One day it’s right, the next day it’s wrong. In 1914 Americans helped the British war effort by participation in “Meatless Monday” programs. A century later we often hear “America First.” Once again, postcards remind us of good times.
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Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History
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The life and times of Carter G. Woodson, the father of black history is also the story of how February became black history month after years of teaching American history with a Euro-centric theme.
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The Canadian Winter of 1910
Tales of an Ice Shove and an Avalanche3 Comments
Winter weather slows the world down; it tugs at you in many ways. Short days can dull your energy, and the cold can make things feel heavy. Create a pocket of comfort for yourself by reading Postcard History.
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Hello, Yesterday
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Ocmulgee National Park is protected and shared with visitors under the stewardship of the National Park Service. It is one of America’s remarkable landscapes.
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Postcard History is a free online magazine dedicated to vintage and historic picture postcards and the many stories associated with them. We feature richly illustrated articles designed to both inform and entertain postcard collectors and history buffs. We also provide the most comprehensive listing of forthcoming shows around. And there’s a rich trove of links to institutional and personal online postcard collections. There’s also a comprehensive, verified listing of active postcard clubs in the U. S. and Canada, which we’re working on expanding worldwide.