Leonard McCombe

'A Country Within a Country': Inside the Navajo Nation in 1948

By Lily Rothman and Liz Ronk

Inside a Changing First-Grade Classroom in the 1970s

By Lily Rothman and Liz Ronk

Behind the 'Vietnam War' Story of 'P.O.W. Wife' Valerie Kushner

By Lily Rothman and Liz Ronk

A 'Last Look' at the Old-Time American Cowboy

By Lily Rothman and Liz Ronk
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See Julie Andrews' Debut as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady

The musical premiered on Broadway on March 15, 1956

By Eliza Berman

Jackie Gleason's Centennial: How the Comedian Became 'Mr. Saturday Night'

Born 100 years ago, Jackie Gleason rose to the top of comedy thanks to his larger than life personality and rigorous work ethic

By Eliza Berman

See Classic Photos of Sammy Davis Jr. on the Anniversary of His Birth

Looking back on the life of the entertainer, who was born on Dec. 8, 1925

By Eliza Berman

These Photos Show How Hard Teachers Have Always Worked

On World Teachers Day, a look at the story of a hardworking teacher in 1950

By Eliza Berman

This May Be the Sweetest Grandfather-Grandson Relationship Ever

For Grandparents Day, a look back at a 1955 LIFE cover story about 6-year-old Billy Conner and his cherished grandpa William

By Eliza Berman

Hillary Clinton Has This Woman to Thank For Her Campaign

Bella Abzug fought relentlessly for women's place on the ballot

By Eliza Berman

April Fools' Day Inspiration From the 1940s

It may not have been April, but for these WWII veterans practical jokes were a solemn duty

By Eliza Berman

'Career Girl' Gwyned Filling: Classic Photos by Leonard McCombe

Seven decades after they were made, Leonard McCombe's photos of a young woman's life in 1948 New York City are still wonderfully moving

By Ben Cosgrove

The Real 'Masters of Sex': LIFE With Masters and Johnson

LIFE.com presents an exclusive essay by Thomas Maier, the author of the book behind the series, 'Masters of Sex,' and photos of Masters and Johnson themselves.

By Ben Cosgrove and Liz Ronk

Jewel of Manhattan: LIFE in Central Park, 1961

LIFE.com celebrates Frederick Law Olmsted's and Calvert Vaux's best-loved creation: New York City's Central Park.

By Ben Cosgrove

'I Was in LIFE': Kim Novak Remembers

Kim Novak, Hollywood legend, speaks with LIFE.com about what it was like to appear in LIFE magazine when she was an up-and-coming actress.

By Ben Cosgrove
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