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Norman Percival Rockwell is born in New York City.
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Life of Norman Rockwell
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Rockwell transfers to the Chase Art School at the age of 14.
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Rockwell illustrates Carl H. Claudy's book "Tell Me Why: Stories of Mother Nature."
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Rockwell becomes editor for Boys' Life.
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Rockwell leaves Boys' Life to become cover artist for the Saturday Evening Post, a position he holds for 47 years.
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Rockwell marries his first wife, Irene O' Connor.
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Rockwell publishes "Mother Tucking Children into Bed."
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Rockwell paints his work "Doctor and Doll."
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Rockwell marries his second wife, Mary Barstow, after divorcing Irene.
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Rockwell publishes his work "Freedom of Speech."
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Rockwell publishes his work "Freedom of Worship."
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Rockwell publishes his work "Freedom from Want."
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Rockwell publishes his work "Freedom from Fear."
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Rockwell's image "Rosie the Riveter" is featured on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post.
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Rockwell spends the winter as artist-in-residence at the Otis College of Art and Design,
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Rockwell marries his third wife, Mary Leete "Molly" Punderson.
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Rockwell paints one of his last portraits: a picture of Judy Garland (shortly before her death).
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Rockwell paints his last work, "Spirit of 76."
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Rockwell recieves Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work.
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Rockwell dies of emphysema in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.