These Photos From The ’60s Will Make You Wish You Were Alive Back Then

Published on 07/29/2019
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The Guard of Honor Fainted As Queen Elizabeth II Passed By

You are probably aware that the British military protocol can be rather strict. However, you probably had no idea just how strict it actually is. If you want to be convinced, take a look at this guard of honor who passed out in 1970. He was rather unlucky that it happened as the Queen herself rode by.

The Guard of Honor Fainted As Queen Elizabeth II Passed By

The Guard of Honor Fainted As Queen Elizabeth II Passed By

Can you believe that there are certain rules and guidelines about how a British military serviceman must faint? Guards are told to keep their knees a little bent to prevent the poor circulation of blood in case they pass out. My, there is something fascinating about a single unconscious man among the throng of put-together man. We doubt anyone will disagree with us on that!

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Vietnam Soldiers Were Reunited with Their Family

Just take a look at the face this girl was making! The Vietnam War broke out on November 1, 1955. It lasted all throughout the ‘50s and even stretched the entire decade that followed that one.

Vietnam Soldiers Were Reunited with Their Family

Vietnam Soldiers Were Reunited with Their Family

The war did not officially come to an end before April 30, 1976. However, there were certain moments of happiness before then. In the touching photo above, an air force pilot called Lt. Col. Robert Stirm just got released after being a POW for some time. He last saw his family six years before this moment.

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