From Our Archives: Uncle Sam’s Big Pay-Off

In 1955, Robert M. Yoder wrote about Social Security , that "cornerstone of the Government's programs," and the thousands of daily letters the Administration received.

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Articles of Fashion

The release of the Vogue digital archives prompted a look back at some of our own fashion journalism.

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Bill W’s Last Drink

Few articles in the Post had the impact of “Alcoholics Anonymous," which prompted 6,000 letters to the Post editors and sparked national interest in the program.

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What We Knew Before Pearl Harbor

The attack was a surprise; the war wasn’t.

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The Surprising and Familiar Mark Twain

A contemporary's account in the Post describes the author as we know him as well as his less pleasant side.

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Archives

A Look Back at Our Attitudes toward Domestic Workers

In 1943—long before The Help—the Post focused on problems with domestic workers.

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The Forgotten Heroes of Korea

In 1952, James Michener told Post readers about America's heroes in an unpopular war.

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From Our Archives: Sixty Minutes With Andy Rooney

In 1984, Andy Rooney spoke with Holly G. Miller about money, fame, and the price of celebrity. In honor of the late, great Rooney, we have reprinted that interview in its entirety.

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America’s Early Effort to Honor Its Veterans

In 1918, the Post reported on one of the first government programs to help veterans resume their civilian life and careers.

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Images of Firearms from Post’s Past

Check out these gun-related covers from Post’s past, which run the gamut from humorous to poignant.

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