A 1965 kindergarten photo holds clues about Cold War fears, gender roles, parenting, and fashion. Here are 5 things that picture is really telling you.
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5 Things a 1925 Brooklyn Kid’s Dream Job Reveals
In 1925, a Brooklyn photographer asked kids what they wanted to be when they grew up. Their answers reveal class, gender, race, and the future of work.
After-School Life in 1925: 5 Things Kids Really Did
What did kids do after school in 1925? From chores and jobs to street games and radio, here are 5 real parts of American childhood between the bells.