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Background imageOhalloran Collection: STOCK EXCHANGE, 1963. Stock brokers trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

STOCK EXCHANGE, 1963. Stock brokers trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photographed by Thomas J. O Halloran, 26 September 1963

Background imageOhalloran Collection: ADLAI STEVENSON (1900-1965). American lawyer and political leader. Arriving in Chicago, Illinois

ADLAI STEVENSON (1900-1965). American lawyer and political leader. Arriving in Chicago, Illinois, for the Democratic National Convention, July 1952. Photographed by Thomas J. O Halloran

Background imageOhalloran Collection: Hay Stack

Hay Stack
Watercolour painting of a large hay stack, ready to be moved by the nearby trailer. Date: circa 1932

Background imageOhalloran Collection: Les Messieurs

Les Messieurs
Oil painting showing two aggressive bulls caught in a headlock to win pride. Date: circa 1932

Background imageOhalloran Collection: TONY CUESTA (1926-1992). Cuban paramilitary leader and anti-Castro activist. In Miami, Florida

TONY CUESTA (1926-1992). Cuban paramilitary leader and anti-Castro activist. In Miami, Florida. Photograph by Thomas O Halloran, April 1963

Background imageOhalloran Collection: (1908-1993). American jurist. Photographed by Thomas O Halloran, 17 September 1957

(1908-1993). American jurist. Photographed by Thomas O Halloran, 17 September 1957
THURGOOD MARSHALL (1908-1993). American jurist. Photographed by Thomas O Halloran, 17 September 1957

Background imageOhalloran Collection: WEST BERLIN, 1961. The checkpoint on the border of the American sector of West Berlin

WEST BERLIN, 1961. The checkpoint on the border of the American sector of West Berlin, West Germany. Photograph by Thomas J. O Halloran, 1961

Background imageOhalloran Collection: NEW YORK CITY, 1971. Fish-eye view of Wall Street from the steps of Federal Hall in New York City

NEW YORK CITY, 1971. Fish-eye view of Wall Street from the steps of Federal Hall in New York City. Photograph by Thomas O Halloran, 1971

Background imageOhalloran Collection: LOS ANGELES, 1965. Storefronts in a Mexican neighborhood of Los Angeles, California

LOS ANGELES, 1965. Storefronts in a Mexican neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Photograph by Thomas O Halloran, July 1965

Background imageOhalloran Collection: LOS ANGELES, 1965. Aerial view of Los Angeles, California. Photograph by Thomas O Halloran

LOS ANGELES, 1965. Aerial view of Los Angeles, California. Photograph by Thomas O Halloran, July 1965

Background imageOhalloran Collection: OIL CRISIS, 1979. A gas station attendant directing cars at a service station during

OIL CRISIS, 1979. A gas station attendant directing cars at a service station during the oil crisis. Photographed by Thomas J. O Halloran, 15 June 1979

Background imageOhalloran Collection: AGRICULTURE MOVEMENT, 1977. Tractors on Pennsylvania Avenue during an American

AGRICULTURE MOVEMENT, 1977. Tractors on Pennsylvania Avenue during an American Agriculture Movement rally in Washington D.C. Photograph by Thomas J. O Halloran, 14 December 1977

Background imageOhalloran Collection: NIXON AND KHRUSHCHEV, 1959. U. S. Vice President Richard Nixon (right, at microphone)

NIXON AND KHRUSHCHEV, 1959. U. S. Vice President Richard Nixon (right, at microphone)
NIXON AND KHRUSHCHEV, 1959. U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon (right, at microphone) debating Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev on the respective merits of capitalism

Background imageOhalloran Collection: JOHN PAUL II (1920-2005). Pope, 1978-2005

JOHN PAUL II (1920-2005). Pope, 1978-2005. Being welcomed by crowds during his visit to the United States, 4 October 1979. Photographed by Thomas J. O Halloran

Background imageOhalloran Collection: Three high school girls in Little Rock, Arkansas, sitting on the floor while learning a school

Three high school girls in Little Rock, Arkansas, sitting on the floor while learning a school lesson from
ANTI-INTEGRATION, 1958. Three high school girls in Little Rock, Arkansas, sitting on the floor while learning a school lesson from the television at home when the Little Rock schools were closed to

Background imageOhalloran Collection: Black students walking through a crowd of white boys in Clinton, Tennessee

Black students walking through a crowd of white boys in Clinton, Tennessee
SCHOOL DESEGREGATION, 1956. Black students walking through a crowd of white boys in Clinton, Tennessee, during a period of violence related to school integration, 4 December 1956

Background imageOhalloran Collection: An integrated classroom in the previously all-white Barnard Elementary School in Washington, D. C

An integrated classroom in the previously all-white Barnard Elementary School in Washington, D. C
SCHOOL DESEGREGATION, 1955. An integrated classroom in the previously all-white Barnard Elementary School in Washington, D.C. Photographed by Thomas J. O Halloran, 27 May 1955

Background imageOhalloran Collection: A black student walking through a crowd of white boys in Clinton, Tennessee

A black student walking through a crowd of white boys in Clinton, Tennessee
SCHOOL DESEGREGATION, 1956. A black student walking through a crowd of white boys in Clinton, Tennessee, during a period of violence related to school integration, 4 December 1956

Background imageOhalloran Collection: An African American high school girl in Little Rock, Arkansas

An African American high school girl in Little Rock, Arkansas, learning a lesson from the television at home when
ANTI-INTEGRATION, 1958. An African American high school girl in Little Rock, Arkansas, learning a lesson from the television at home when the Little Rock schools were closed to avoid integration

Background imageOhalloran Collection: A high school boy in Little Rock, Arkansas, wearing pajamas while learning arithmetic from

A high school boy in Little Rock, Arkansas, wearing pajamas while learning arithmetic from the television at home when
ANTI-INTEGRATION, 1958. A high school boy in Little Rock, Arkansas, wearing pajamas while learning arithmetic from the television at home when the Little Rock schools were closed to avoid

Background imageOhalloran Collection: A man holding a banner on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial while attending a Black Panther

A man holding a banner on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial while attending a Black Panther convention in Washington
BLACK PANTHERS, 1970. A man holding a banner on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial while attending a Black Panther convention in Washington, D.C. 19 June 1970. Photographed by Warren K

Background imageOhalloran Collection: Crowds gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C

Crowds gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C. during a Black Panther convention
BLACK PANTHERS, 1970. Crowds gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. during a Black Panther convention

Background imageOhalloran Collection: 38th President of the United States. Photographed during a White House press conference

38th President of the United States. Photographed during a White House press conference, 9 October 1974, by Thomas J
GERALD FORD (1913-2006). 38th President of the United States. Photographed during a White House press conference, 9 October 1974, by Thomas J. O Halloran or Marion S. Trikosko

Background imageOhalloran Collection: 38th President of the United States. Meeting with the National Security Council in the Cabinet

38th President of the United States. Meeting with the National Security Council in the Cabinet Room of the White House
GERALD FORD (1913-2006). 38th President of the United States. Meeting with the National Security Council in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Washington, D.C. From left to right: William E

Background imageOhalloran Collection: 37th President of the United States. Nixon as Vice President

37th President of the United States. Nixon as Vice President, speaking with reporters on board a plane following his
RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994). 37th President of the United States. Nixon as Vice President, speaking with reporters on board a plane following his visit to the Soviet Union, 5 August 1959

Background imageOhalloran Collection: BETTY FORD (1918-2011). N

BETTY FORD (1918-2011). N


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"Capturing the Essence of History: Thomas O'Halloran's Lens Chronicles Iconic Moments" Step into the world of Thomas O'Halloran, a renowned photographer whose lens transported us to pivotal moments in history. From the bustling floor of the New York Stock Exchange in 1963 to Adlai Stevenson's arrival at the Democratic National Convention in 1952, O'Halloran captured it all. His photographs reveal more than just faces; they tell stories. In one frame, we see a haystack symbolizing hard work and perseverance, while another showcases Les Messieurs exuding elegance and charm. Tony Cuesta, a Cuban paramilitary leader fighting against Castro's regime, is frozen in time during his Miami visit. O'Halloran also turned his lens towards influential figures like an American jurist and political leader Adlai Stevenson. His photograph taken on September 17th, 1957 immortalizes this remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on society. The Berlin Wall checkpoint serves as a stark reminder of divided times in West Berlin during 1961. Meanwhile, from atop Federal Hall steps in New York City circa 1971, O'Halloran captures Wall Street's frenetic energy through a fish-eye view. Venturing westward to Los Angeles reveals snapshots that reflect its diverse culture - storefronts nestled within Mexican neighborhoods and an aerial view showcasing the vastness of this vibrant city. O'Halloran was not limited by geography or subject matter; he documented significant events such as gas station attendants directing cars amidst the oil crisis of 1979 or tractors lining Pennsylvania Avenue during an agriculture movement protest in 1977. Through his camera lens, Thomas O'Halloran gifted us with glimpses into history that transcend time itself. Each photograph encapsulates emotions and narratives that continue to resonate today – reminding us how powerful visual storytelling can be.