21.This is one of the last pictures taken of President Harry S. Truman, shortly before his death in 1972: 22.The picture, from 1930, shows what the Empire State Building looked like while it was under construction: 23.Before it became that iconic sign all us sign-heads know and love, the Hollywood sign read "Hollywoodland":

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When Donald Trump assumes office on Jan. 20 as the 47th president of the United States, he will mark the solemn occasion with an inaugural address which, while not required