• Bubbles

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    The “Bubble” is a natural wonder. A bubble demands that curious people read and research them. Animals love bubbles, too! Ever watch your pet chase a bubble? Forget how old you are. Buy a bottle of bubbles for 79 cents and be a kid, again!

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    Bubbles

  • Battleships of the U. S. NavyStandard Type

    Battleships of the U. S. Navy
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    Battleships are naval vessels designed for frontline combat. They have powerful guns, and historically, have played a crucial role in U.S. naval dominance of the seas during wartime. Postcards are great sources for learning about battleships.

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  • Today is a Fifth SundayNovember 30, 2025

    Today is a Fifth Sunday
    November 30, 2025

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    Phrases that describe ordinary events are often used every day by those who know nothing about what they say. Postcards illustrate many phrases and they teach us important things. Read about three such phrases, then enjoy your Fifth Sunday.

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  • The Warner Brothers’Cartoon Characters

    The Warner Brothers’
    Cartoon Characters

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    If the Warner Brothers’ Cartoon Division wanted to create a character who was named after a “bonehead” decision, it is hard to say what it may have been. Perhaps the animators would ask Jack Warner how to make one. He made several.

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Past Article

Ray Hahn
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When there are no words, or only a few, the history or a memory of one who lived before us is most important. Here are ten images that could remind the distaff side of the American family how precious memories are. If these postcards remind you of someone special, please, leave a comment.

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Postcard History is a free online magazine dedicated to vintage and historic picture postcards and the many stories associated with them. We feature richly illustrated articles designed to both inform and entertain postcard collectors and history buffs. We also provide the most comprehensive listing of forthcoming shows around. And there’s a rich trove of links to institutional and personal online postcard collections. There’s also a comprehensive, verified listing of active postcard clubs in the U. S. and Canada, which we’re working on expanding worldwide.