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1879

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Mar14
Albert Einstein Arrives in New York

(Original Caption) Changing his original plans of not leaving the Belgenland, until the liner arrived in California, where he will spend the winter months, continuing his renewed renovations of modern science, Professor Albert Einstein, left the vessel when it docked in New York, for a four day stay. he is shown above on arrival.

Bettmann Archive
Aug08
Portrait Of Emiliana Zapata

(Original Caption) Emiliano Zapata (1877-1919), Mexican revolutionist. Undated photograph.

Bettmann Archive

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