King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
In this 1939 photograph, the present British monarch’s parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, may be seen strolling across the grounds of Windsor Castle. They’re not just enjoying a stroll; they’re inspecting a bunch of British Scouts ahead of a St. George’s Day celebration. St. George, whose feast day is April 23, is the patron saint of the Scouting movement. In 1939, the royal family welcomed the Scouts to Windsor’s Chapel of St. George as a mark of respect.
Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong
This 1946 photograph shows two great musicians collaborating. Duke Ellington plays the piano while Louis Armstrong blows his trumpet. In the RCA Victor recording studio in New York City, the two work on Leonard Feather’s piece “Long, Long Journey” For the first time, the two jazz legends collaborated on a CD.
