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Florence Kuwata
1943
The angle of this photo, the baton-wielding skills, and the perfect curls all suggest that Florence Kuwata is a super hero.
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September 1944
South France
Troops in a brothel.
Check the dude’s left ring finger! oooooo le scandale!
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Red Army
WWII
Detective Work on this one. The sign says: Long Live May 1st. May 1st is Worker’s Day in Russia.
This woman should not be working nor should she seem so happy. For one thing, no one has to work on Worker’s Day. For another thing, I don’t know what she thinks she’s directing. Things seem pretty well blown up.
Long live happiness.
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October 1908
South Bend, Indiana
Two boys from the Singer Manufacturing Company
I would like to put all kids in little hats. It makes their ears look so big. Also, I would employ them for pennies and give them no breaks.
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Les Darcy, Australian boxer and one of the best middleweights of all time, seen here as a blacksmith. He died of pneumonia at age 22. (State Library of New South Wales)
Submitted by Tea-In-July
Awesome blog. Les Darcy is happy because he’s sexy. OH WAIT! I honestly just read the caption. He died of pneumonia! Awwww no! I mean, I know all these people died, but Les was really hot. I love you Les Darcy.
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1905
“On the beach, Atlantic City”
Jersey Shore
Someone didn’t want to smile. Old-timey Harry Potter had other ideas.
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May 1943
Harlem
Photographer: Gordon Parks
Ok then, dog. Whatever you say.
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No information on time, photographer, or wtf
Something sexy is happening here. I just know it.
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April 1925
Washington D.C.
“Miss Mae Esterly with Sgt. Jiggs”
Sgt. Jiggs may be the best named and happiest of all those who have appeared thus far in Happy History.
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August 1924
“Orphans at Tidal Basin” Sgt. Jasper Post #13
Everyone who doesn’t have parents, raise up your lollipop! hahahahaaaaaaawww noooo…
Back in the day, your great grandma was probably a hottie. Here's some proof.
