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A junior naval officer draws his sword in salute as a color guard presents the colors at the Liberator Monument during the Festival American, a French and United Services Organization (USO) salute to Independence Day. The Liberator Monument marks the mountain crash site of a B-24 Liberator aircraft and honors the American pilot who died after diverting the severely damaged bomber from the city during World War II

A junior naval officer draws his sword in salute as a color guard pres...

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

A French dignitary speaks to French and Americans gathered at the Liberator Monument during the Festival American, a French and United Services Organization (USO) celebration of Independence Day. The Liberator Monument marks the mountain crash site of a B-24 Liberator aircraft and honors the American pilot who died after diverting the severely damaged bomber from the city during World War II

A French dignitary speaks to French and Americans gathered at the Libe...

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

US Navy submariners from World War II attend the dedication ceremonies for the US Navy Memorial

US Navy submariners from World War II attend the dedication ceremonies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Pat J. Toombs Release Status: Release... More

Flags covered graves, of the fallen veterans of World War II, in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in the "Punch Bowl", Honolulu, Hawaii. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Flags covered graves, of the fallen veterans of World War II, in the N...

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

Aerial view of the World War II, USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Exact Date Shot Unknown

Aerial view of the World War II, USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor,...

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

Former shipmates of President George H.W. Bush stand beside an Avenger aircraft similar to that flown by the president during World War II. The float on which the men are standing will take part in the Inauguration Day parade for the 41st president

Former shipmates of President George H.W. Bush stand beside an Avenger...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PA3 Cheryl Walter, USN Release Status... More

Soviet Sailors, part of an honor guard, march during ceremonies for US servicemen who died in World War II, at Hampton National Cemetery. The Slava Class Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the Sovremenny Class Guided Missile Destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are making the first-ever Soviet naval visit to a US military port

Soviet Sailors, part of an honor guard, march during ceremonies for US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Ac) Scott M. Allen, USN Release Status: Release... More

Soviet officers stand alongside US Marines during a ceremony for US World War II dead, at Hampton National Cemetery. The Slava Class Guided Missile Cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV (CG 088), the Sovremenny Class Guided Missile Destroyer OTLICHNYY (DDG 434) and the Oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are making the first-ever Soviet naval visit to a US military port

Soviet officers stand alongside US Marines during a ceremony for US Wo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Ac) Scott M. Allen, USN Release Status: Release... More

The American flag waves over the throng gathered for the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

The American flag waves over the throng gathered for the goodwill visi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A crowd gathers behind a line of Sailors at the waterfront, as the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) arrive for the second visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

A crowd gathers behind a line of Sailors at the waterfront, as the Aeg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

In the throng assembled to greet two visiting US Navy vessels, a Soviet citizen uses his hat and his hand to express his sentiments. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

In the throng assembled to greet two visiting US Navy vessels, a Sovie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Soviet and American naval personnel converse during the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59), the second goodwill call to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Soviet and American naval personnel converse during the visit of the A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

With the guided missile cruiser SLAVA in the background, Soviet youths perform a dance for American Sailors during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

With the guided missile cruiser SLAVA in the background, Soviet youths...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Sailors on an American warship serve hot dogs and soft drinks to Soviet visitors young and old. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Sailors on an American warship serve hot dogs and soft drinks to Sovie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

The Soviet Kara class guided missile cruiser AZOV, the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) at anchor in the harbor. The Americans are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

The Soviet Kara class guided missile cruiser AZOV, the Aegis guided mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

The Sixth Fleet chaplain celebrates Mass during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59). It is the second visit to a Soviet port by U.S. warships since World War II

The Sixth Fleet chaplain celebrates Mass during the goodwill visit of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A young Soviet woman hands a bouquet to a Sixth Fleet band singer during a goodwill port visit by the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). The second visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

A young Soviet woman hands a bouquet to a Sixth Fleet band singer duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, US Naval Forces Europe, right, walks with Black Sea Commander-in-CHIEF Admiral (ADM) Mikhail Khronopulo (in dark glasses) and other VIPs during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second such goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

Vice Admiral (VADM) Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, US Naval Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A fully restored World War II B-17 aircraft, nicknamed Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby, flies over open countryside

A fully restored World War II B-17 aircraft, nicknamed Shoo Shoo Shoo ...

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

A Soviet navy color guard stands at the foot of a monument at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony held in honor of those who served in World War II. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit

A Soviet navy color guard stands at the foot of a monument at Fort Ros...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Kim Parish Release Status: Released to Publi... More

United States Marines and Soviet sailors present arms as a United States Navy color guard passes between them during a wreath-laying ceremony held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery to honor those who served in World War II. Three ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet are in San Diego for a five-day goodwill visit

United States Marines and Soviet sailors present arms as a United Stat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Chet King Release Status: Released to Public... More

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks at the naval station's Submarine Memorial during a ceremony to honor the men killed aboard the 52 U.S. Navy submarines lost during World War II. The ceremony is part of the observance of the 50th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III speaks at the naval stat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC(Aw) Gloria L. Montgomery Releas... More

An Air Force honor guard escorts the remains of TECH. SGT. Forrest T. Vosler during funeral services for the World War II Army Air Corps Medal of Honor recipient at Arlington National Cemetery

An Air Force honor guard escorts the remains of TECH. SGT. Forrest T. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to P... More

A pinup adorn the nose of the restored B-25 Mitchell bomber "Executive Sweet." It and other B-25s are at North Island to practice for a re-enactment of the April 18, 1942, raid of B-25s, the "Doolittle Raiders," launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first U.S. attack on Japan's homeland during World War II. The re-enactment will take place April 21, 1992, from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) near San Diego

A pinup adorn the nose of the restored B-25 Mitchell bomber "Executive...

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: PHCM Terry Mitchell Release... More

A close-up view of the nose of the restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft "Heavenly Body." It and another B-25 are being launched from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) in a re-enacetment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first attack of the Japanese mainland

A close-up view of the nose of the restored World War II B-25 Mitchell...

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: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz, USN Rele... More

Teresa Slye, a civilian crew member of the restored World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft "In The Mood," cleans the nose windows of the aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). It and another B-25 are being launched in a re-enactment of "Doolittle's Raid" of April 18, 1942, during which 16 B-25's were launched from the aircraft carrier USS HORNET (CV-8) in the first attack on the Japanese mainland

Teresa Slye, a civilian crew member of the restored World War II B-25 ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A wreath is committed to the sea during a memorial service honoring the four chaplains who lost their lives when the merchant ship S.S. Dorchester sank during World War II. The ceremony commemorates the 50th anniversary of Dorchester's sailing from Pier 11, Staten Island, N.Y

A wreath is committed to the sea during a memorial service honoring th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Cw03 Ed Bailey Release Status: Relea... More

A color guard presents the colors during a memorial service honoring the four chaplains who lost their lives when the merchant ship S.S. Dorchester sank during World War II. The ceremony is taking place on the 50th anniversary of the Dorchester's sailing from Pier II, Staten Island, N.Y

A color guard presents the colors during a memorial service honoring t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Cw03 Ed Bailey Release Status: Relea... More

A technician services the tailplane of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, 100th Air Refueling Wing. The tail has the new boxed "D" tail flash that was adopted as a tribute to the planes that flew over the skies of England during World War II

A technician services the tailplane of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Kevin Hoeth Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

World War Two veteran's and ships company wave goodbye as the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) gets underway from Naval Station Staten Island to take part in the 50th anniversary commemoration of D-Day in Europe. From left to right; ENSIGN Brett Major, Major Bill Fisher, USMC (Ret.), James DiSogra, USA AA Battery, SENIOR CHIEF Ben Iatauro, USN (Ret.) and Merchant Academy Midshipman Ryan McCormick

World War Two veteran's and ships company wave goodbye as the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

GEN. Ben Blaz, USMC (RET) delivers the keynote address during the 50TH Anniversary Ceremony for the Liberation of Guam WWII

GEN. Ben Blaz, USMC (RET) delivers the keynote address during the 50TH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT W. C. Prados, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Brig. GEN. D.T. Bile, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, also the last Commanding Officer of the "Striking 9th", addresses the guest during the 50th Anniversary Ceremony for the Liberation of Guam (WWII)

Brig. GEN. D.T. Bile, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, also th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT W. C. Prados Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A member of the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry (Old Guard) marches past the wreath placed before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers by members of the Freedom Flight America during their stop over at Andrews AFB while en route to New York City to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two

A member of the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry (Old Guard) marches past the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status... More

World War II Veteran Dan Wick poses with his treasured photographs of he and his friends taken during the war. He is here for the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II

World War II Veteran Dan Wick poses with his treasured photographs of ...

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: Sr. AMN. Christopher J .Matthews Release... More

US Navy Captain Jim Munroe, Radio Officer, US Navy amphibious assault ship USS BELLEAU WOOD (LHA 3), leads a group of US officers taking part in a wreath laying ceremony at a World War II memorial in Vladivostok, Russia. Belleau Wood is in the Russian Far East to participate in Exercise COOPERATION FROM THE SEA '96. The exercise is a joint venture between US and Russian Naval forces designed to improve disaster-relief operations and to gain further understanding between the two nations

US Navy Captain Jim Munroe, Radio Officer, US Navy amphibious assault ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COOPERATION FROM THE SEA '96 Base: Vladivostok State: Siberia Country: Russia (RUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Viano, U... More

Stalag Luft III was a Luftwaffe-run prisoner of war

Stalag Luft III was a Luftwaffe-run prisoner of war

Stalag Luft III was a Luftwaffe-run prisoner of war (POW) camp during the Second World War, which held captured Western Allied air force personnel.The camp was established in March 1942 in the former German pro... More

A WWII reenactor relaxing on top of a Sherman tank

A WWII reenactor relaxing on top of a Sherman tank

A WWII reenactor relaxing on top of a Sherman tank after a mock battle put on to demonstrate the 36th Infantry Division’s involvement in the war during the Texas Military Department’s Open House at Camp Mabry i... More

A Kubasaki High School Junior Reserve Officer Training

A Kubasaki High School Junior Reserve Officer Training

A Kubasaki High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet models the uniform worn by the female Marines who fought in the World War II during a Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant Nov. 8 aboard Camp ... More

Photograph of a Window and Fire Escape after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Photograph of a Window and Fire Escape after the Triangle Shirtwaist F...

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

Eastern front. Lithuania under German supervision. Inhabitants of Wilna praying in front of a church. September 1917

Eastern front. Lithuania under German supervision. Inhabitants of Wiln...

German Military Activities and Personnel Public domain photograph - German army, military forces during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

American Red Cross - Supplies - Food and clothing distributed at Chernavoda, Roumania, shows evidence of German occupation very plainly in this hall

American Red Cross - Supplies - Food and clothing distributed at Chern...

Date Taken: 12/0/1918 Photographer: American Red Cross American Red Cross - Supplies

Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers 1939 State of the Union Address

Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers 1939 State of the Union Address

Photographs of Franklin D. Roosevelt Public domain photograph of politician, meeting, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

At twilight, the illuminated fountains of the newly completed National World War II Memorial, in the Washington, District of Columbia, frame a slab inscribed with, "Here in the presence of Washington and Lincoln. One the eighteenth century father and the other the nineteenth century preserver of our nation. We honor those twentieth century Americans who took up the struggle during the second world war and made the sacrifices to perpetuate the gift our forefathers entrusted to us a nation conceived in liberty and justice." This memorial honors all the 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

D-Day veterans US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (Ret) Wayne Chase and USAF First Lieutenant (1LT) (Ret) Robert Shantz, 15th Troop Carrier Squadron (TCS), show their respects during a wreath laying ceremony at Montebourg, France (RA). This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

D-Day veterans US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (Ret) Wayn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Montebourg State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Photograph of World War II Film Festival

Photograph of World War II Film Festival

This is a photograph of an exhibit of World War II posters in the NARS theatre lobby. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel

Photograph of World War II Film Festival

Photograph of World War II Film Festival

This is a photograph of an exhibit of World War II posters in the NARS theatre lobby. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel

View of the USS ARIZONA Memorial which spans the wreck of the battleship USS ARIZONA (BB 39) at Fox no. 7 of battleship row alongside Ford Island. The ARIZONA was sunk at approximately 0805 on December 7, 1941 during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which brought the United States of America into the conflict of the Second World War

View of the USS ARIZONA Memorial which spans the wreck of the battlesh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret) Release Status: Rele... More

Tora! Tora! Tora! is a recreation of the December 7th 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and is the "live" replicated scene sequences from the Touchstone Pictures film, "Pearl Harbor". The recreation is accomplished through hundreds of dedicated volunteers - mostly belonging to the Confederate Air Force (CAF) working as ground crew, maintenance, pilots and pyrotechnic experts. Their purpose is to entertain and display the history lesson which propelled us into World War II. The demonstration was featured at the Navy Lakehurst 2001 Airshow on June 2, 2001

Tora! Tora! Tora! is a recreation of the December 7th 1941 attack on P...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Gary Ell, USAF CIV. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Photograph of World War II Film Festival

Photograph of World War II Film Festival

This is a photograph of an exhibit of World War II posters in the NARS theatre lobby. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel

Photograph of World War II Film Festival

Photograph of World War II Film Festival

This is a photograph of an exhibit of World War II posters in the NARS theatre lobby. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel

Aerial Photograph of Franklin Roosevelt's Inauguration in 1941

Aerial Photograph of Franklin Roosevelt's Inauguration in 1941

Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities and Personnel - World War II and Korean War

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 result of Japanese attack, Dec. 7 1941. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Photograph of the USS Arizona Burning after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Photograph of the USS Arizona Burning after the Japanese Attack on Pea...

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 Funeral Services for 15 Officers and Men at NAS Kaneohe

Photograph of Funeral Services for 15 Officers and Men at NAS Kaneohe

Original caption: Funeral services for 15 officers and men at NAS Kaneohe, T.H. killed in bombing attack, Dec. 7 1941. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Captured Japanese Photograph Taken during the Attack on Pearl Harbor

Captured Japanese Photograph Taken during the Attack on Pearl Harbor

Original caption: Captured Japanese photograph. Photograph taken during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. (see back of mount for Japanese release caption). General Photographic File of the De... More

Did you talk his arm off? - Drawing. Public domain image.

Did you talk his arm off? - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

[American soldiers fighting off an attack] [X. Gonzalez]

[American soldiers fighting off an attack] [X. Gonzalez]

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

[Man directing the takeoff of airplane] [Harry Arthur Devlin]

[Man directing the takeoff of airplane] [Harry Arthur Devlin]

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

United We Win! [J.C] - Public domain propaganda poster

United We Win! [J.C] - Public domain propaganda poster

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

[Hitler walking through a German cemetery with two wounded German soldiers behind him] (On reverse side of 208-AOP-187-182)

[Hitler walking through a German cemetery with two wounded German sold...

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

Don't Talk Yourself Into It! (On Reverse: Not Used)

Don't Talk Yourself Into It! (On Reverse: Not Used)

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

[Man Behind a Fence With People and Soldiers Behind Him.]

[Man Behind a Fence With People and Soldiers Behind Him.]

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

[Japanese soldier] [Rodevald] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Japanese soldier] [Rodevald] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph of Imperial Japan, Japanese empire, during World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Uncle Sam (Information on the back: Pd for. Not used. Rejected.) [Robert S. Sloan]

Uncle Sam (Information on the back: Pd for. Not used. Rejected.) [Rob...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph of an official portrait, US government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Sailor looking out of a port hole] [Sarra]

[Sailor looking out of a port hole] [Sarra]

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

[Three sunburned dilate men on a life raft in the middle of the ocean] (Information on cover sheet: "Don't Shut Your Eyes. Tighten Your Belt" and "And you talk about sacrifice. Share your share.") [Peter Blume]

[Three sunburned dilate men on a life raft in the middle of the ocean]...

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

FOOD propaganda poster - Public domain propaganda poster

FOOD propaganda poster - Public domain propaganda poster

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

[Two men loading dead bodies onto a cart with a city in the background.] [Hermansky]

[Two men loading dead bodies onto a cart with a city in the background...

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

THE ATLANTIC CHARTER. - Public domain propaganda poster

THE ATLANTIC CHARTER. - Public domain propaganda poster

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

Loose Talk Does Reach Tokyo. Let's Stop It!

Loose Talk Does Reach Tokyo. Let's Stop It!

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph of Imperial Japan, Japanese empire, during World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Harold E. Segal taken at Russell Islands July 17, 1943. 1LT Segal is an Ace Pilot credited with 12 kills. His home is 782 Woodmere Avenue, Long Island, New York

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Russell Island Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT E. M. Hart, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Photograph of a Man Working on the Hull of Submarine

Photograph of a Man Working on the Hull of Submarine

This is a photograph of a man working on the hull of a submarine at Electric Boat Co., Groton, Connecticut. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

DD-455 USS Hambleton in Drydock after Torpedoed

DD-455 USS Hambleton in Drydock after Torpedoed

This photograph shows the DD-455 USS Hambleton, which was torpedoed on November 11, 1942, cut in half in Drydock #1 at Boston Navy Yard. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

136th Construction Battalion Review Inspection

136th Construction Battalion Review Inspection

This photograph depicts Captain Eddie Rickenbacker giving a review inspection of the 136th Construction battalion at Camp Endicott in Davisville, Rhode Island. Administrative History of the First Naval District... More

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Alvin J. Jensen, standing in front of a US Navy (USN) F4U"CORSAIR"aircraft at Vella LaVella, Soloman Islands, November 14, 1943. 2LT Jensen is an Ace Pilot credited with 7 kills

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Second Li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vella Lavella Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt D. Q. White, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Interior of CASU 8 (Carrier Aircraft Service Unit 8) Supply Office on Green Island (Nissan Atoll) during World War II. Nelson Coombs is seated at a desk

Interior of CASU 8 (Carrier Aircraft Service Unit 8) Supply Office on ...

Photographic Materials Public domain photograph - US government agency activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

United States Marine Corps Captain (CPT) Donald N. Aldrich, 26 year old Marine fighter pilot from Chicago, Illinois, shot down 19 Japanese planes. Defense of Department, Official Portrait

United States Marine Corps Captain (CPT) Donald N. Aldrich, 26 year ol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Photograph of Douglas MacArthur

Photograph of Douglas MacArthur

Caption: General Douglas MacArthur, Commander in Chief, Far East. Photographs Relating to the Administration, Family, and Personal Life of Harry S. Truman

[Eisenhower During World War II in Paris]

[Eisenhower During World War II in Paris]

[Eisenhower During World War II in Paris] - [PAR-5423] Public domain photograph of post-war reconstruction of Europe, work of US government

Photograph of the Archivist of the United States, Dr. Wayne C. Grover, the Netherlands Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency E. N. van Kleffens, and the Counselor of the Netherlands Embassy, Dr. N. A. C. Slotemaker, and the Surrender Documents that ended World War II

Photograph of the Archivist of the United States, Dr. Wayne C. Grover,...

Original caption: Photograph of the Archivist of the United States, Dr. Wayne C. Grover, the Netherlands Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency E. N. van Kleffens, and the Counselor of the Netherlands ... More

Portrait: US Army (USA) General (GEN) Douglas MacArthur. (Covered) (Exact date shot UNKNOWN)

Portrait: US Army (USA) General (GEN) Douglas MacArthur. (Covered) (Ex...

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

Photograph of the Conference on Research on the Second World War

Photograph of the Conference on Research on the Second World War

This is a photograph of Dr. John E. Wickman at the Conference on Research on the Second World War. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel

Photograph of the Conference on Research on the Second World War

Photograph of the Conference on Research on the Second World War

This is a photograph of Arthur L. Funk at the Conference on Research on the Second World War. Historic Photograph File of National Archives Events and Personnel

During the 1981 Air Fair, many people toured this 42-year old, World War II B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft

During the 1981 Air Fair, many people toured this 42-year old, World W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released... More

Aerial view of a World War II gun emplacement on the island

Aerial view of a World War II gun emplacement on the island

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Corregidor Island Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Aerial view of the tunnel used as a bomb shelter by the American defenders of the island during World War II

Aerial view of the tunnel used as a bomb shelter by the American defen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Corregidor Island Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David C. Maclean Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

An aerial view of the North Field prime runway, during Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82. This airfield was primarily used during World War II

An aerial view of the North Field prime runway, during Exercise Kennel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David N. Craft, USA... More

A view of the front of a building occupied by the Japanese and later by the U.S. during World War II. The island is presently being used for Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82

A view of the front of a building occupied by the Japanese and later b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KENNEL BEAR '4-82 Base: Tinian Island Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David N. Craft, USA... More

Crew members of the destroyer USS ORLECK (DD 886) disembark from their ship for the last time during the combined decommissioning and transfer ceremony. After decommissioning, the ship will be transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed the TCG YUCETEPE (D-345). The ORLECK is the last World War II era destroyer in the Pacific Fleet

Crew members of the destroyer USS ORLECK (DD 886) disembark from their...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tacoma State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

World War II veterans march in the dedication day parade for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

World War II veterans march in the dedication day parade for the Vietn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey Sanborn Release Status: Releas... More

A view of the entrance to the United Services Organization (USO) GEN Douglas MacArthur Memorial Center, located in Times Square at 45th Street and Broadway. The center provides military personnel and their dependents with free and discount tickets to plays and other events

A view of the entrance to the United Services Organization (USO) GEN D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey Sanborn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Members of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) on duty at the tomb of the Unknowns prior to the internment of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The Vietnam Unknown will be interred in a crypt between the Unknowns of the Korean War and World War II

Members of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) on duty at the tomb of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT James Tate Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division listen as Colonel (COL) Bob Piper, a retired World War II veteran, describes a battle that took place in the town. They are visiting the area on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division listen as Colonel (COL) Bob Pipe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, US Army, participate in the re-enactment of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-day World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, US Army, participate in the re-en...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

Members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participate in the re-enactment of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participate in the re-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, far right, shakes hands with a World War II veteran on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe. They are attending a re-enactment of the 82nd Airbornd Division's jump into the town

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, far right, shakes hands with a Wo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division receive commemorative key chains from World War II veterans on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division receive commemorative key chain...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers carry their gear off a field during a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers carry their gear off a field durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Tzer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactmemt of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-Day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

World War II aircraft fly over Omaha Beach during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

World War II aircraft fly over Omaha Beach during a ceremony commemora...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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