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Betty White's shoulder bag is a time capsule of World War II (2023)

https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/stories/betty-white-world-war-ii

144•thunderbong•6d ago

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macintux•3h ago

(2023)

CaptainOfCoit•2h ago

Alternatively 1941-1945

incanus77•2h ago

Or, if World War-indexed, 2.

eszed•24m ago

Fun fact: some historians would 0-index this array, with the Seven Years War being first truly global conflict.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Years%27_War

dang•11m ago

Added above. Thanks!

hoofedear•2h ago

Thanks for sharing this, really fascinating stuff. I’m glad her estate is willing to donate these sorts of things.

randomdrake•1h ago

Betty White holds such a highly regarded “Hollywood Star” place for me. It was fascinating to see her brought to life through her very ordinary belongings. Fun read.

WillPostForFood•42m ago

One of the lowest moments in human history, but everyone still dressed well.

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