why did the journalists of 1940s wear visors? to what purpose?
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Bright, low hanging light bulbs. Usually hanging down over desk, made eyes sore.
773584
because they want their eyes to be bigger and not so tight!!
918142
because they want to look sexy. why else would they? \n(unless the photographer was hot)
395339
Both Hitler and Mussolini used nostalgia for the historical greatness of their countries to inspire people to assent to their dictatorial rule.  There are many similar examples in politics.
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I like the *old-school* old one, from the 60s, of just the hat. Sweeeet.\nCheck it:\nhttp://www.nationalchamps.net/Helmet_Project/index.htm
744768
There is a real sign of intelligence writing you to tell you they don't know or giving you a stupid answer.  The Japanese culture was made up of honor, heritage and rituals. The helmets of that time did little more then hold your hair and ear pieces in place. They wore their helmets as they did their short swords because it was part of their uniforms.\n\nNote: Are you aware the Russians, Germans and even the US to an extent had a Kamikaze group? The Russians used to use their props to cut into the tails of German fighters. \n\nThanks for the chance to help. God Bless You and the Southern People.
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To avoid having shadows on their face.
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It has long been an axiom of journalism.\n\nAlso:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/III_Sides_to_Every_Story\n\nMaybe this book:\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0312270941/103-4792223-6993407?v=glance&n=283155
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Upto early 20th century the dress of the traditional German Executioners or "henkers" were tail-coat and top hat, with white gloves\nin their hand. You can see an image of an 20th century German\nexecutioner in google image--keyword(das beil von wandsbek).\nwe know the mediaval dress was some kinda hood and gown.\nWhat was the traditional dress of Swedish,Danish and Norwegian\nexecutioners in the late 19th and early 20th century?  I am guessing.\nThey used judicial beheading in France till 1977. I think the Westerners  were much more interested in this gross kind of method.\nIn the history of the world the CHRISTIANS were the most fanatic and blood thirsty race.They killed(or are directly responsible) more human beings in last 100 years than others killed in last 1000 years. Think about the inquisition,witch hunting,drawing and quartering of people,massacres of catholics,huegnots,jews. Even the crusaders ate human flesh during their capture of Jerusalem. If their act is Christian then yes\nthose people who are beheading today(with the reason that their\nland have been occupied) are more justifiably doing the right thing.\nTIT FOR TAT.
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good question and reason we (older americans) are buying old history books for our grandkids....\n\nIMHO, because the "Politically Correct" is been taken to the extreme!  Instructors/writers want to re-write history - instead of remembering that we should LEARN from History (or past mistakes, from the good, bad and ugly).  It is a sad commentary on today.
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Okay--think about "bonnet." Head covering for women in the "olden days." Tied on, under the chin, deep enough to prevent the sun from ruining complexions.\n\nNow, if you had a bee in there, you'd be slappin' yosef and hollerin', wouldn't ya? \n\nNow, bring the olden days forward to the beginning of the 20th century. The 'bee' is indeed an idea. The 'bonnet' represents the traditional female role in society. For a woman to have a strong opinion or idea in her head was a troublesome as her having a bee in her bonnet. You know, pesky things like wanting to vote, divorce nasty husbands, own their own property, inherit property, etc. Those ideas were "bees in the bonnets" of women who were labeled troublemakers by the men who were in power and didn't want to share. Shoulda sicced Barney on them...\n\nYou may quote me. <g>
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The rifle with the helmet have been symbols of fallen soldiers since WWI. The rifle was stuck in the ground with the dog tags so the soldier could be located and identified at a later time. The boots were left so if another soldier came along and needed a pair then he could trade out boots.
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In the Roman era, soldiers often put decorations on top of their helmets.  These were to make the soldier look bigger and scarier in combat, and I suppose to look good before the cheering crowds back at the forum.  I don't think that they had any particular practical function.
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You need to understand the origin of their purpose, meaning why Hitler convinced the citizens of Germany that his ideas were right. In 1935, he was about to be put in jail, he argued the government was wrong and got followers to back him. To some, these ideas are still followed today.
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I would guess around 1920 or something...or atleast thats probably when they stopped using leather helmets...im not sure about the plastics though.
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They had one on auction. They said it was of 1940's vintage.
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Dude, theyre called Avatars.\n\nAviators are a type of sunglasses.