These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Salvador Dali

The famous painter was photographed on board the S.S. Normandie in New York City in 1936. His art style experimented with post-modern visuals and surrealist ideals. His trips to New York inspired his work for much of his life.

Eunice Hancock

Eunice Hancock was a 21-year-old welder who operated heavy machinery at a Midwest aircraft plant during World War II. More women took it upon themselves to pick up jobs on assembly lines when most of the country's men were sent off to war. Statistically, 27-37% of the country's women were working outside of the home by 1945.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.