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HMRB44-10-01 - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

HMRB44-10-01 - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Grainy negative showing Vancouver, British Columbia. The tall building in the centre of the shot is the Marine Building ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Building ) ...Taken by Harold McMurrich Rathbun, pos... More

View of Bremerton Point and Puget Sound Navy Yard

View of Bremerton Point and Puget Sound Navy Yard

Historical Material Navy Base Public domain photograph - United States History, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of People near the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Photograph of People near the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Photographs from the Depression and World War II Public domain photograph of New York historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Artists - Sidney Riesenberg, Poster artist and one of the posters he drew for the U.S. Marine Corps to stimulate recruiting

Artists - Sidney Riesenberg, Poster artist and one of the posters he d...

Photographer: C.P.I. Artists Public domain scan of World War One propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Messrs. Skaar, Arthur, and Getty with Model House - Bureau of Indian Affairs

Messrs. Skaar, Arthur, and Getty with Model House - Bureau of Indian A...

Original caption: Miscellaneous (Messrs. Skaar, Arthur and Getty with model house). Pine Ridge Agency: Miscellaneous Photographs

Automobiles - Automobiles of 1940s

Automobiles - Automobiles of 1940s

Original caption: Miscellaneous Photographs The Pine Ridge Agency is a former U.S. government agency responsible for the administration of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The reservation is ... More

Automobiles Driving on a Road - Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota

Automobiles Driving on a Road - Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South D...

Original caption: Miscellaneous Photographs Public domain photograph of car, historic place, automobile, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Diary of Eva Braun

Photograph of Diary of Eva Braun

This is a photograph of the cover of the diary of Eva Braun. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel

Photograph of Army Day Parade in Washington, DC

Photograph of Army Day Parade in Washington, DC

View of BT-8 training aircraft on float in front of the National Archives Building. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Robert M. Hanson, Marine Fighter Squadron 215 (VMF-215) "Flying Corsairs" taken at Bougainville, January 28,1944. 1LT Hanson was awarded the Medal of Honor and is an Ace Pilot credited with 25 kills. His home is 31 Brooks Avenue, Newtonville, Massachusetts

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Bougainville Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Douglas White, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 48th Component Repair Squadron (CRS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), scrub a Supermarine Spitfire Mk V aircraft static display located at the Battle of Britain Memorial Park, on Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK). Twice a year, members of the 48TH FW volunteered to help clean all the static displays on RAF Lakenheath

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 48th Component Repair Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. Tolley, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Sponsor, and Mrs. James D. Grant, Matron of Honor, at the Launching of the USS Toro (SS 422), Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Sponsor, and Mrs. James D. Grant, Matron of Honor, ...

Correspondence Concerning Ships Public domain image of a American navy warship during World War Two, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Landing Craft, Air Cushion 81 (LCAC-81), from Assault Unit Craft Five (ACU-5), US Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan, glides onto a Gogu beach for the D-Day Mobile Fuel Distribution System (DMFDS) concept demonstration in support of Exercise FOAL EAGLE 2000. The DMFDS is a Force Warfighting Lab (FWL) sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project which demonstrates new techniques in the first ever transfer of fuel from the sea to land. Foal Eagle is the largest Joint and Combined field training drill conducted annually in South Korea, running from Oct. 25th to Nov. 3rd. About 25,000 US troops will take part in the drill, including active duty, Reserve and National Guard ...

Landing Craft, Air Cushion 81 (LCAC-81), from Assault Unit Craft Five ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Landing Craft, Air Cushion 81 (LCAC-81), from Assault Unit Craft Five (ACU-5), US Fleet Activities, Sasebo, Japan, glides onto ... More

Veterans who survived World War II stand as the crowd at Madingley Memorial Day Commemorative Service honor them. The ceremony was held at Cambridge American Military Cemetery, Coton, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Veterans who survived World War II stand as the crowd at Madingley Mem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joanna E. Reihle, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

US Army (USA) Sergeant First Class (SFC) Charles Cooley (right), Jumpmaster, XVIII Airborne (ABN) Corps, Ft Bragg, North Carolina (NC), performs a check on USA STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Wesley Thomas Neel (left), Jumpmaster, XVIII ABN Corps, making sure his equipment is properly attached prior to boarding an aircraft for a jump onto the Iron Mike Drop Zone (DZ) commemorating the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. More than 650 paratroopers jumped for the event near St Mere Eglise, France (FRA)

US Army (USA) Sergeant First Class (SFC) Charles Cooley (right), Jumpm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Omaha Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Severe Storm - Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 3, 2011 -- Communications Specialist Sean Kielty, FEMA Region 2 IMAT, opens the door to "The Bunker". "The Bunker" is a complex of abandon World War II military bunkers on the island of ST. Thomas which is utilized by the IMAT for warehousing of equipment. The facility also serves as an alternate point of operations for the IMAT's continuity of operations plan (COOP). Photo by Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Severe Storm - Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 3, 2011 -- Comm...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Eliud Echevarria taken on 08/03/2011 in US Virgin Islands Production Date: 08/03/2011 Caption: Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 3, 2011 --... More

All toll, 3,812 Americans who fought during World War II are buried here at the Madingley American Cemetery near the city of Cambridge in England (ENG)

All toll, 3,812 Americans who fought during World War II are buried he...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cambridge Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher Walkenhorst USAF Releas... More

At twilight, the illuminated fountains of the newly completed National World War II Memorial, in the Washington, District of Columbia, established by the American Battle Monuments Commission, honoring military veterans of World War II

At twilight, the illuminated fountains of the newly completed National...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Daniel J. Mclain, USN Release Status: Released to P... More

U.S. Air Force World War II Tuskegee Airmen retired LT. COL. Nasby Wynn, (right), Henry C. L. Bohler (left), CHIEF Warrant Officer George Abercrombie (2nd from left), and U.S. Air Force COL. Lloyd Stark autograph a wing spar for a Vans RV9A aircraft at MacDill Aeronautical Academy, T.R. Robinson High School, Tampa, Fla. on Oct. 22, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Chad Chisholm) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force World War II Tuskegee Airmen retired LT. COL. Nasby Wy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tampa State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chad Chisholm Release Status: Released to Public C... More

US Navy (USN) GUNNER's Mate 2nd Class Ryan Swanson (right) from the USN Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), prepares for a dive and discusses techniques with a Singaporean Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) CHIEF Warrant Officer (CWO) outside of a World War II-era British hyperbaric chamber during classroom training, in Singapore (SGP)

US Navy (USN) GUNNER's Mate 2nd Class Ryan Swanson (right) from the US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Singapore (SGP) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremie Yoder, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Black History Month Closing Program - HUD Black History Month Closing Program, featuring discussion of World War II Tuskegee Airmen [and appearance by unit veteran Curtis Robinson]

Black History Month Closing Program - HUD Black History Month Closing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Black History Month Closing Program Subject Description: HUD Black History Month Closing Program, featuring discussion of World War II Tuskegee Ai... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, lays a wreath in the Court of Honor at the North African American Cemetery and Memorial during his visit in Tunis, Tunisia on Feb. 12, 2006. There are 2,841 U.S. military buried at this 27-acre site north of Tunis. The memorial was completed in 1960 in memory of the U.S. service members who gave their lives in the liberation of Tunisia during World War II. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, lays a wr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tunis Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

With the parachute static lines from previous jumpers hugging the side of the 15th Airlift Squadron Charleston AFB, South Carolina, C-17 Globemaster IIIs slip stream, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, prepares to jump over Charleston Air Force Base. "The jump is the keystone event," said Captain Terrance McGraw, USA, event coordinator and commander, Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division Support Command, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, "It is part nostalgia and here is how we do it today. We have the utmost respect for the World War II veterans who did this on D-Day, those who jumped in Korea, Vietnam and to this day. We do this to honor them."

With the parachute static lines from previous jumpers hugging the side...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 82nd Airborne Scene Came... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kelli England (left), 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) cleans a propeller on a mock up World War Two (WII) B-24J as part of a team assigned to clean up the Barksdales Material Heritage on Display at the 8th Air Force Museum, located at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kelli England (left), 2nd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan, USAF Relea... More

Mississippi Air National Guard 172nd Airlift Wing personnel unload a horse stable, that was the home of the Band of Brothers during WWII, at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., on Dec. 10, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Connie Reed) (Released)

Mississippi Air National Guard 172nd Airlift Wing personnel unload a h...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dobbins Arb State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Connie Reed, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

Actor, Ian Bailey (center), who played Private David Webster in the HBO World War II mini-series "Band of Brothers", is given a tour of an aircraft by US Air Force (USAF) personnel at an undisclosed location. Ian Bailey is part of a United Service Organizations (USO) tour visiting deployed troops overseas

Actor, Ian Bailey (center), who played Private David Webster in the HB...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Tech SGT Jack Braden, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

The US Air Force (USAF) Base Honor Guard presents the Colors during the start of the Dedication Ceremony for the new 11th Air Force World War Two (WWII) Memorial Wall, at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK), built in honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice here in Alaska (AK) at that time

The US Air Force (USAF) Base Honor Guard presents the Colors during th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Rhiannon Willard, USAF Release S... More

Alaska's Marine Highway - Inside a WWII Tunnel

Alaska's Marine Highway - Inside a WWII Tunnel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This tunnel in Unalaska's Dutch Harbor testifies of the region's part in World War II. Location: Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska Status... More

Latin Cross and Star of David markers of more than 9,000 Americans killed in the Normandy, France (FRA), region during World War II (WWII) were laid to rest in the American Cemetery in the village of Colleville-sur-Mer overlooking Omaha Beach. Among those buried are more than 300 unknown Soldiers

Latin Cross and Star of David markers of more than 9,000 Americans kil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Omaha Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Students from Jacksonville High School (HS) gather beside the plaque stand that they helped build, at the Memorial Cemetery, for the newly dedicated plaque honoring members of the 4th Marine Division (MAR DIV) who fell during World War II (WWII). The plaque was dedicated by retired US Marines Corps (USMC) Marines from the 4th MAR DIV

Students from Jacksonville High School (HS) gather beside the plaque s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCB Camp lejeune S... More

A US Army (USA) World War Two (WWII) M1A1 90mm antiaircraft gun sits in the middle of the town square, near the church of Sainte-Mere-Eglise, located in Eglise, France. During WWII the Church was the site where a USA Paratrooper, John Steel, found himself suspended in his harness and was used as a target by the enemy

A US Army (USA) World War Two (WWII) M1A1 90mm antiaircraft gun sits i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Richard C. Smeeth, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

In celebration of the 228th Marine Corps Birthday, a US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine wears a World War II (WWII) era uniform, holding a facsimile of a .45 Thompson SMG M1A1 sub-machine gun, as part of the historical period uniform pageant, held aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico

In celebration of the 228th Marine Corps Birthday, a US Marine Corps (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Christopher M. Tirado, USMC ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) World War Two (WW II) Veterans watch as a ceremonial wreath is laid on the Reunion of Honor Memorial on the Island of Iwo Jima, Japan, as part of the 58th Commemorative Anniversary Ceremony, observing the Battle of Iwo Jima

US Marine Corps (USMC) World War Two (WW II) Veterans watch as a cerem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Iwo Jima Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Cory P. Griffith, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

US Air Force (USAF) 1ST Lieutenant (1LT) Kenneth Raszinski (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Nathan Showers, both with the 374th Air Wing (AW) Honor Guard, Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN), folds a flag that belonged to Ippei Saeki, a Japanese Soldier who died fighting Americans during World War II. The flag was brought to the US after the war. Today, 59 years later, Colonel (COL) Mark Schissler, commander of the 374th AW returned the flag to the brother of Mr. Saeki during a solemn ceremony

US Air Force (USAF) 1ST Lieutenant (1LT) Kenneth Raszinski (left) and ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

Black History Month Closing Program - HUD Black History Month Closing Program, featuring discussion of World War II Tuskegee Airmen [and appearance by unit veteran Curtis Robinson]

Black History Month Closing Program - HUD Black History Month Closing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Black History Month Closing Program Subject Description: HUD Black History Month Closing Program, featuring discussion of World War II Tuskegee Ai... More

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ), Hyde Phillips, taken November 18, 1943. MAJ Phillips is an Ace Pilot credited with 5 kills

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Dick Lee's machine shop crew at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory during World War II. Morgue 1944-73 (P-1). Taken approximately between 1941 and 1945. [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Dick Lee's machine shop crew at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory during Wo...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Actor Ian Bailey (center), who played Private David Webster in the HBO World War II mini-series "Band of Brothers", is given a tour of an aircraft by US Air Force (USAF) personnel at an undisclosed location. Ian Bailey is part of a United Service Organizations (USO) tour visiting deployed troops overseas

Actor Ian Bailey (center), who played Private David Webster in the HBO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Tech SGT Jack Braden, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Stephanie Fulton, USAF, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS), Survivor Equipment Fabrication Flight, 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, uses a sewing machine to repair a PCU-15/P parachute harness. The EMS survivor equipment shop meets the needs of over 220 aircrew members and relocated to a $1,700,000 state of the art maintenance facility from two condemned World War II huts

SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Stephanie Fulton, USAF, 48th Equipment Maintenance...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To... More

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Frank H. Presley, taken at Guadalcanal. 1LT Presley is an ace pilot and is credited with 6 kills. His hometown is Encinitas, California (CA)

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guadalcanal Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: MAJ Onenken, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Wallace E. Sigler, taken at Guadalcanal, May 9, 1943. 1LT Sigler is an ace pilot and is credited with 5 kills

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guadalcanal Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT E. Hart Jr, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Black History Month Closing Program - HUD Black History Month Closing Program, featuring discussion of World War II Tuskegee Airmen [and appearance by unit veteran Curtis Robinson]

Black History Month Closing Program - HUD Black History Month Closing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Black History Month Closing Program Subject Description: HUD Black History Month Closing Program, featuring discussion of World War II Tuskegee Ai... More

Black History Month Closing Program - HUD Black History Month Closing Program, featuring discussion of World War II Tuskegee Airmen [and appearance by unit veteran Curtis Robinson]

Black History Month Closing Program - HUD Black History Month Closing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Black History Month Closing Program Subject Description: HUD Black History Month Closing Program, featuring discussion of World War II Tuskegee Ai... More

Port side bow view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Cruiser Class USS NORMANDY (CG 60) underway on the Persian Gulf. The NORMANDY is playing the role of Flag Ship for Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Commodore (CDRE) Steve Gilmore, Commander Task Force 58 (CTF-58), and his 15 RAN Sailors. CDRE Gilmore, is responsible for coalition maritime security operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf and the first Australian coalition commander to lead a combined task group in operations since World War II (WWII)

Port side bow view of the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Cruiser Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Mathew Keane, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

World War Two (WWII) US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) William H. "Dub" Wilson Jr. (center), accompanied by family members as he is interviewed by members of the local news media, following an award ceremony held at the 165th Airlift Wing, Savannah International Airport (IAP), Georgia (GA). PFC Wilson was presented with various awards including the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The awards were presented fifty-seven years following his military service

World War Two (WWII) US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) William H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Savannah International Airport State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Shaleata Johnson, USAF Rel... More

Retired US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Paul W. Tibbets talks about his experience flying the B-29 Superfortress, the Enola Gay, that delivered the first atomic bomb during World War II. BGEN Tibbets spoke to a gathering prior to autographing copies of his book "The Return of the Enola Gay," at a book-signing event in the Pentagon Concourse

Retired US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) Paul W. Tibbets t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status:... More

Retired U.S. Army GEN. John W. Vessey (left), MAJ. GEN. Robert Swann, Commander Military District of Washington, and The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) enter the World War II Memorial on Sept. 2, 2005, in Washington, District of Columbia prior to a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of V-J Day. The event commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Japanese formal surrender, which ended World War II. (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

Retired U.S. Army GEN. John W. Vessey (left), MAJ. GEN. Robert Swann, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: National Mall State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Rele... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Brian Duke, Videographer, 52nd Communications Squadron (CS), Spangdahlem Air base (AB), Germany (DEU), videotapes USAF C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft during the airdrop outside St Mere Eglise, France (FRA), on 5 Jun 2004. SMSGT Duke is in France to document activities for the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day invasions of World War II (WWII)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Brian Duke, Videogr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere Eglise State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Timothy Cook, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Left to right: U.S. Army, STAFF SGT. Steven Robles, U.S. Marine Corps SGT. Anthony Riley, and U.S. Navy, Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class, Vincent Nguyen, stand at the tail end of a C-141 Starlifter cargo aircraft, with the remains of repatriated American warriors from the Korean War and World War II at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, on Sept. 14, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by Mysti Bicoy, CIV.) (RELEASED)

Left to right: U.S. Army, STAFF SGT. Steven Robles, U.S. Marine Corps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Contractor/Mysti Bicoy Release Status: R... More

Left to right: U.S. Army, STAFF SGT. Steven Robles, U.S. Marine Corps SGT. Anthony Riley, and U.S. Navy, Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class, Vincent Nguyen, Joint Honor Guard, standing at the tail end of a C-141 Starlifter cargo aircraft, with the remains of repatriated American warriors from the Korean War and World War II at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, on Sept. 14, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by Mysti Bicoy, CIV.) (RELEASED)

Left to right: U.S. Army, STAFF SGT. Steven Robles, U.S. Marine Corps ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Contractor/Mysti Bicoy Release Status: R... More

Colonel (COL) John W. Ives (left), USA, Installation Commander, and Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Claudio Totteri, (Italian Army), Assistant Military Attach of the Embassy of Italy, prepare to lay a wreath during the Italian Wreath Laying Ceremony, in memory of WWII Italian Prisoners of War (POW) interred at the Fort Meade Cemetery. In the background are Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Earl L. Ware (left), USA, and Warrant Officer Manuel Saetti, Italian Embassy

Colonel (COL) John W. Ives (left), USA, Installation Commander, and Li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Northeast Scene Camera Operator: Ronald Roone... More

Black History Month Closing Program - HUD Black History Month Closing Program, featuring discussion of World War II Tuskegee Airmen [and appearance by unit veteran Curtis Robinson]

Black History Month Closing Program - HUD Black History Month Closing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Black History Month Closing Program Subject Description: HUD Black History Month Closing Program, featuring discussion of World War II Tuskegee Ai... More

At twilight, the Washington Monument is framed between two pillars adorned with oak and wheat bronze wreaths at the newly completed National World War II Memorial, in the Washington, District of Columbia, honoring military veterans of World War II

At twilight, the Washington Monument is framed between two pillars ado...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Daniel J. Mclain, USN Release Status: Released to P... More

At the Museum of Aviation, Jim Lehrer receives a video of "God is My Co-Pilot" from GEN Robert Scott of WWII Flying Tiger fame

At the Museum of Aviation, Jim Lehrer receives a video of "God is My C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Warner Robins Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Eric Palmer Release Status: Rele... More

Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Camp Tulelake

Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Camp Tulelake

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Several wooden buildings next to Hill Road west of Tulelake are part of the Tulelake Segregation Center where "disloyal" American citize... More

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the American Embassy in Tunis touches a headstone at the North African American Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony honoring American veterans on Nov. 17, 2006. The North Africa American Cemetery is one of 24 American cemeteries on foreign soil and covers 27 acres of land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Bay of Tunis. Established in 1948, the cemetery holds the graves of 2,841 service members who died while serving during the World War II North Africa campaign. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Rosa Larson) (Released)

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the American Embassy in Tunis touches ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tunis Country: Tunisia (TUN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Rosa Larson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, watches the anniversary of V-J Day being celebrated at the National Mall, in the District of Columbia, on Sept. 2, 2005, during a Department of Defense ceremony paying tribute to World War II veterans and families. The event commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Japanese formal surrender that ended World War II. (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, watches the an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: National Mall State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Rele... More

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Andrew Lebeau (left), an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, take photos as STAFF SGT. Dustin Prowell, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Journeyman, points out the features on a World War Two bomb discovered, September 10, 2004, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ. The bomb was found on a construction site on Base. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Christina D. Kinsey) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class Andrew Lebeau (left), an Explosive Ord...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Christina D. Kinsey, USAF Re... More

A new AIRMAN's Memorial under construction in the Heritage Park on Eielson Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). The park, dedicated on July 20, 2000, includes five static aircraft, a POW/MIA memorial, a World War II (WWII) era replica of a hangar, a memorial to Carl Ben Eielson, and a new AIRMAN's Memorial due to open late this year

A new AIRMAN's Memorial under construction in the Heritage Park on Eie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

At twilight, the illuminated fountains of the newly completed National World War II Memorial, in the Washington, District of Columbia, established by the American Battle Monuments Commission, honoring military veterans of World War II

At twilight, the illuminated fountains of the newly completed National...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Daniel J. Mclain, USN Release Status: Released to P... More

Two World War II (WW II) era aircraft, a P-38J Lightning pursuit (fighter) aircraft and a P-51 Mustang pursuit (fighter) aircraft, take off in formation, with the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC) seen in the background, during the Heritage Conference being held at Davis-Montham Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ)

Two World War II (WW II) era aircraft, a P-38J Lightning pursuit (figh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremiah Erickson, USAF Rel... More

US President George W. Bush delivers a speech to service members on board Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA). President Bush visited NAS North Island to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the allied forces victory over Japan (VJ Day) during World War II (WW II)

US President George W. Bush delivers a speech to service members on bo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Aaron Burden, Usn Rele... More

The US Navy's (USN) newest Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS HALSEY (DDG 97) commissioned at Naval Station North Island (NSNI) during a ceremony marking the formal entrance of the guided missile destroyer into the fleet. The ship named after US Naval Academy graduate Fleet Admiral (ADM) William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II (WWII)

The US Navy's (USN) newest Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS HALSEY (D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-96 Scene Camera Op... More

Puget Sound Navy Yard Dry Dock Number 5

Puget Sound Navy Yard Dry Dock Number 5

Wartime Unit Histories Public domain photograph related to 1930s-1950s dwelling, building, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bombing Target Sites on the Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts

Bombing Target Sites on the Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts

This map outlines the areas of the Quabbin Reservoir used as dive bombing targets during World War II. Property Disposal Files

Photograph of a B-26 Martin Marauder Giving Cover to the Landing Craft on the Beaches of France

Photograph of a B-26 Martin Marauder Giving Cover to the Landing Craft...

Original caption: One of the many B-26 Martin Marauders of the 9th AF is shown over the coast of France during the early morning giving a cover to the landing craft shown on the beaches below. These hard-hitti... More

Photograph of Pearl Harbor - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Photograph of Pearl Harbor - U.S. National Archives Public Domain phot...

Original caption: Oblique, NOB, Pearl Harbor, T.H. Looking East. Oct. 30, 1941. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Photograph of Map of Pearl Harbor - Public domain map

Photograph of Map of Pearl Harbor - Public domain map

Original caption: Map of Pearl Harbor, one of approximately 40 new pictures of combat action during first six months of Pacific war, released in connection with publication of "Battle Report" by Comdr. Walter K... More

Photograph of Captured Japanese Two-Man Submarine at Bellows Field after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Photograph of Captured Japanese Two-Man Submarine at Bellows Field aft...

Original caption: Captured Japanese two-man submarine at Bellows Field, T.H. after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Photograph of the USS West Virginia and the USS Tennessee after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Photograph of the USS West Virginia and the USS Tennessee after the Ja...

Original caption: The USS West Virginia (BB45) and the USS Tennessee (BB43) after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Photograph of Shattered Remains of a Japanese Pilot Whose Plane was Brought Down during Pearl Harbor Attack

Photograph of Shattered Remains of a Japanese Pilot Whose Plane was Br...

Original caption: The USS Arizona (BB39) burning after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Photograph of Burning and Damaged Ships at Pearl Harbor

Photograph of Burning and Damaged Ships at Pearl Harbor

Original caption: Burning and damaged ships at Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Aerial Photograph of HMS Repulse

Aerial Photograph of HMS Repulse

Original caption: Aerial of HMS Repulse. Diamond Head in background. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Photograph of USS Arizona Burns at Pearl Harbor after Japanese Attack

Photograph of USS Arizona Burns at Pearl Harbor after Japanese Attack

Original caption: USS Arizona burns at Pearl Harbor after Japanese attack. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Photograph of President Franklin D. Roosevelt Signing the Declaration of War Against Japan

Photograph of President Franklin D. Roosevelt Signing the Declaration ...

Original caption: President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the declaration of war against Japan. Photographs of Notable Personalities

Kinda give it your personal attention, will you? MORE PRODUCTION [Roese]

Kinda give it your personal attention, will you? MORE PRODUCTION [Roe...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain scan of World War Two propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Avenge December 7 [Bernard Perlin]

Avenge December 7 [Bernard Perlin]

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph of beverage advertisement, food, drinks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

UNITED We Are Strong. United We Will Win. OWI Poster No. 64. [Koerner]

UNITED We Are Strong. United We Will Win. OWI Poster No. 64. [Koerne...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Factory worker testing a rifle] Battle Begins With Your Job. Do It Right.

[Factory worker testing a rifle] Battle Begins With Your Job. Do It Ri...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Family (father, mother, daughter and the family dog) planting a Victory garden ] [Hurst]

[Family (father, mother, daughter and the family dog) planting a Victo...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph of a poster, United States government propaganda, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

For Victory! June 14 - United Nations Day [Jan Clausing]

For Victory! June 14 - United Nations Day [Jan Clausing]

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph of a poster, United States government propaganda, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Our Good Earth...Keep it Ours. Buy War Bonds. Make Every Market Day Bond Day

Our Good Earth...Keep it Ours. Buy War Bonds. Make Every Market Day ...

Illustrative Material Published By The Government Printing Office and other Government Agencies

Bowl Them Over. MORE PRODUCTION. (Information on cover sheet: War Production Board, Washington, D.C. A-16. There is a revision piece.)

Bowl Them Over. MORE PRODUCTION. (Information on cover sheet: War Pro...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph of a poster, United States government propaganda, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Nurse having a nurse's cap place on her head] [Victor Keppler]

[Nurse having a nurse's cap place on her head] [Victor Keppler]

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph of nurses, hospital, medical care, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Smokey Bear in professor gown...lecturing a small bear cub.]

[Smokey Bear in professor gown...lecturing a small bear cub.]

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph of a poster, United States government propaganda, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Today We Own Germany-and Tomorrow the Whole World"-Storm Troopers Song. What Do You Say America?

"Today We Own Germany-and Tomorrow the Whole World"-Storm Troopers Son...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph related to Nazi Germany, World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Talk Is Not Cheap. Loose Talk Can Cost Lives [R.B. Yelie]

Talk Is Not Cheap. Loose Talk Can Cost Lives [R.B. Yelie]

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph related to World War Two, Navy ships, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[German military band playing music in front of a statue of Chopin that has had its head taken off. Other German soldiers are lying in the grass in the foreground.] [Hermansky]

[German military band playing music in front of a statue of Chopin tha...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph related to World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

MOTION PICTURE BUREAU - Public domain propaganda poster

MOTION PICTURE BUREAU - Public domain propaganda poster

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

MORE PRODUCTION - Public domain propaganda poster

MORE PRODUCTION - Public domain propaganda poster

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Use It Up - Wear It Out - Make It Do! Our labor And Our Goods are Fighting

Use It Up - Wear It Out - Make It Do! Our labor And Our Goods are Fig...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain scan of World War Two propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[German soldier looking on as man is hanged and two small children comfort each other]

[German soldier looking on as man is hanged and two small children com...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph related to World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Ship going under bridge] Australia

[Ship going under bridge] Australia

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph of a poster, United States government propaganda, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Russian Icebreaker Krasin on the Cape Cod Canal

Russian Icebreaker Krasin on the Cape Cod Canal

Construction Project Photographs Public domain photograph related to World War Two, Navy ships, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

HILYARD ROBINSON - ARCHITECT, COMMUNITY PLANNER

HILYARD ROBINSON - ARCHITECT, COMMUNITY PLANNER

Hilyard Robinson - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

"ABSENCE MAKES THEIR HEARTS GROW FONDER"

"ABSENCE MAKES THEIR HEARTS GROW FONDER"

Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

JAMES WELDON JOHNSON - AUTHOR, DIPLOMAT, PUBLIC SERVANT

JAMES WELDON JOHNSON - AUTHOR, DIPLOMAT, PUBLIC SERVANT

James Weldon Johnson - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Wilbur J. Thomas, taken at Guadalcanal, July 18, 1943. 1LT Thomas is an ace pilot and is credited with 18 kills. His home is 211 West First Street, El Dorado, Kansas

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guadalcanal Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: Mgen Bert Lynch, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Aerial view of US Naval Dry Dock

Aerial view of US Naval Dry Dock

This photograph is an aerial view of US Naval Dry Dock with BB-61 USS Iowa in Dry Dock #3, USS Bunker Hill at East Jetty, and AP-21 USS Wakefield at the pier. Administrative History of the First Naval District ... More

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ), Herman "Hap" Hansen, Jr., Commanding Officer, Marine Fighter Squadron One, taken on Guadalcanal, September 25, 1943. MAJ Hansen is an Ace Pilot credited with 5 kills

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guadalcanal Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT W.G. Wilson, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

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