Take a look back at the Orioles' 1966 World Series victory with this unique photo taken from above Memorial Stadium. See the momentous scene with the last out of the series captured by Ernie Baltimore, MD.
Take a look back at the Orioles' 1966 World Series victory with this unique photo taken from above Memorial Stadium. See the momentous scene with the last out of the series captured by Ernie Baltimore, MD.
We came across a great photo of President Truman on a train in Baltimore, so we did a little digging. Here's the article that we dug up in The Baltimore Sun on June 19th, 1948. Remember that this was the election in which Truman beat Dewey. Check out the great old photo and read the excerpt from the article!
This photo shows the devastation of Baltimore after the 1968 riots, which had a major impact on the city and the country. See the same intersection today on Google Street View and learn more about this historic moment.
Take a look back at early automobiles in Baltimore with these photos from the 1907 Glidden Trophy Tour. This competition saw a number of automobile organizations driving from Cleveland to New York City to demonstrate the ability of their machines.
Witness a piece of history: rare film footage from the April '68 riots in Baltimore following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. From the U.S. National Archives.
Witness a historic moment as Cal Ripken breaks Lou Gehrig's consecutive game streak record & autographs a bat for President Clinton. See the iconic photo here!
We wrote the other day about Kennedy's visit to Baltimore at Patterson Park. Well, we found another story related to that visit in 1962, with a darker side. Read on to find out more about the threat to kill President Kennedy during his Baltimore visit in 1962.
Relive the memory of President Kennedy's 1962 visit to Baltimore with an eye-witness account, along with photos from the time and a related article from The Baltimore Sun. #JFK #Baltimore #History
Discover the story of the Yankee Clipper's maiden voyage across the Atlantic! This old film shows the luxurious Boeing 314 flying boat departing from Baltimore in 1939, carrying 21 passengers and setting a new world record.
After the death of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, Baltimore erupted in rioting that went on for days. Read more to learn what caused the unrest and the response from the government.
Take a look at the devastating aftermath of the 1904 Baltimore Fire. Click on the image for greater details. Source: Library of Congress | Ghosts of Baltimore
On September 9th, 1943, the Baltimore Sun reported on the day Italy surrendered to the Allies. It was a night of mixed emotions for many residents of Little Italy as they celebrated their home country's surrender while worrying about their loved ones in both Italian and American armies.
In 1861, Baltimore was perceived to be unfriendly to the Union. Find out what happened when a Massachusetts militia passed through the city and the US flag was raised over the custom house.
Take a rare look at history with this old ticket from the 1872 National Democratic Convention in Baltimore. See photos of the ticket and learn more about its significance.
Experience the dawn of the jet age with Pan Am's inaugural 1958 transatlantic passenger jet flight from Washington, DC to Paris. See a film from the era and learn about this historic event.