posterity

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Many of the photographed women look directly at the camera, conscious of their political activity being documented for posterity.

From BBC

“With her own museum, she was a great example of the premier collectors in history who collect not just for themselves but for posterity,” Mr. Lauder said.

From New York Times

If an artist is good enough to be presented in an exhibition, especially a solo show, then institutional commitment should also take the next step: a permanent collection acquisition for posterity.

From Los Angeles Times

After the clock hit zero, Clark made it a point to hunt down the game ball to save for posterity.

From Seattle Times

It’s not necessarily the history you pay to see or brag about to posterity.

From Seattle Times