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Major General Charles A. Willoughby and Members the Japanese Surrender Arrangement Delegation in Manila

Major General Charles A. Willoughby and Members the Japanese Surrender...

Original Caption: Major General Charles A. Willoughby, Intelligence Officer on General MacArthur's Staff, shown with members of the 16-man Japanese surrender arrangement delegation, as they arrived at General H... More

Naval War College - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Naval War College - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

This photograph is an aerial view of the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

USS Higbe Commissioning - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

USS Higbe Commissioning - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photogr...

This photograph depicts the commissioning of the USS Higbe, which is the first combat vessel named after a Navy nurse, Lieutenant Commander Lindquist. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

Physical Conditioning Class at Tufts College

Physical Conditioning Class at Tufts College

This photograph depicts a physical conditioning class climbing up a rope net in Cousens Gymnasium at Tufts College. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

US Atomic Energy photographs in Life Magazine Exhibit. Photo of Hiroshima devastation after the dropping of an atomic bomb. Photograph of image taken July 15, 1948

US Atomic Energy photographs in Life Magazine Exhibit. Photo of Hirosh...

Digital Preservation File Name and Format: 434-LB-5-XBD201207-00406.TIF Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

A World War II era B-29 bomber nick named “FIFI” is

A World War II era B-29 bomber nick named “FIFI” is

A World War II era B-29 bomber nick named “FIFI” is on display at the Sioux City, Iowa airport. The Boeing Aircraft designed “Superfortress” was flown by the United States Air Force beginning in the 1940’s thro... More

The surrender of the Dachau concentration camp to American

The surrender of the Dachau concentration camp to American

The surrender of the Dachau concentration camp to American forces of the Army’s 42nd Infantry Division, April 29, 1945 in Dachau, Germany. The German officer serving as commander of the camp, second from right,... More

Harold S. Sheffield and Henry Kudzik, World War II

Harold S. Sheffield and Henry Kudzik, World War II

Harold S. Sheffield and Henry Kudzik, World War II Raiders, sit on the stage and participate in the entertainment portion of the evening with The Lindy Sisters during the 2017 Marine Raider Association Reunion ... More

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana Subject Description: Secretary Mel Martinez on visit to New Orleans, Louisiana for meetings, tour... More

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana Subject Description: Secretary Mel Martinez on visit to New Orleans, Louisiana for meetings, tour... More

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana Subject Description: Secretary Mel Martinez on visit to New Orleans, Louisiana for meetings, tour... More

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana Subject Description: Secretary Mel Martinez on visit to New Orleans, Louisiana for meetings, tour... More

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana Subject Description: Secretary Mel Martinez on visit to New Orleans, Louisiana for meetings, tour... More

3rd military information support battalion airborne - World War II

3rd military information support battalion airborne - World War II

Navy and Marine Personnel posing for a photo opportunity during WWII.

Mr. Lorenzo Dufau (center), a World War Two (WW II) Signalman who served aboard the US Navy (USN) Destroyer, USS MASON (DE-529) poses for a group photograph with USN Sailors from the present day USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA): Destroyer (Aegis), USS MASON (DDG 87), in New York City during Fleet Week New York 2006 activities. Mr. Dufau is holding a DVD copy of the move 'Proud,' which is base on the WWII experiences of the USS MASON (DE-529), which was the first Naval ship predominantly manned by black crewmembers. Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as well as public visitation to many of the participating ships. (SUBSTANDARD)

Mr. Lorenzo Dufau (center), a World War Two (WW II) Signalman who serv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 David P. Coleman, USN Release Status: Released ... More

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

The original database describes this as: Title: THE BUNKER Production Date: 08/03/2011 Caption: Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 3, 2011 -- "The Bunker" is a complex of abandon World War II military b... 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

Japanese World War II Veteran Mr. Iwashita, President of the Zero Fighter Pilots Association and US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Timothy Nichols, a member of the Hickam AFB, Hawaii (HI) Honor Guard Team, pay respects to fallen soldiers during a Flagpole Ceremony held to commemorate the attack on Hickam Field during the Japanese invasion

Japanese World War II Veteran Mr. Iwashita, President of the Zero Figh...

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: SSGT Christopher Campbell, USAF Release ... More

Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) Doctor James G. Roche (right) visits with World War II era Airmen at the newly opened World War II Memorial in Washington, District of Columbia (DC). The sponsored group were with members of the Air Force Escape and Evasion Society

Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) Doctor James G. Roche (right) visits ...

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

The Buckley Air Force Base Honor Guard firing line during a funeral for World War II flying ace, retired COL. John Smith Stewart at the Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colo., on Oct. 8. 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Anika Williams) (RELEASED)

The Buckley Air Force Base Honor Guard firing line during a funeral fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Logan National Cemetery State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Anika K Williams Release S... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, pays respect to the presentation of colors at the National Mall, Washington, D.C., on Sept. 2, 2005, during a Department of Defense ceremony to pay tribute to World War II veterans and families. The event commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Japanese surrender, formally ending World War II. (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, pays respect t...

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

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, greets U.S. Navy personnel prior to the 60th Anniversary commemoration celebration of V-J Day held at North Island Naval Air Station, Coronado, Calif. on Aug. 30, 2005. President George W. Bush spoke at the event to commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Japanese formal surrender ending World War II. (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, greets U.S. Na...

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: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, US... More

Mr. Gene DaGue, a World War Two (WW II) Veteran, assigned with the US Marine Corps (USMC) 4th Marine Division at Iwo Jima, Japan, pictured in attendance at the 58th Annual Veterans Luncheon held at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina (NC)

Mr. Gene DaGue, a World War Two (WW II) Veteran, assigned with the US ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL David J. Callaway, USMC Releas... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) World War Two (WW II) Combat Correspondent, Mr. C.J. Obrien (center) who served in the battle of Iwo Jima, shakes the hand of a member of the Japanese Army who fought against allied forces, as they commemorate together at 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) Combat Correspondent, Mr....

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

Major General Kenneth W. Hess is followed by outgoing 100th Air Refueling Wing Commander Colonel Bruce E. Burda and incoming 100th Air Refueling Wing Commander Colonel Donald Lustig during RAF Mildenhall's Wing Change of Command Ceremony. The 100th Air Refueling Wing traces its lineage to World War II and the 100th Bomb Group. Today it's responsible for host management of RAF Mildenhall, providing the European theater, NATO, US, and allied forces with air refueling support. The Wing's honors include six Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, one award with valor, two Distinguished Unit Citations, the French Croix de Guerre with Palm and seven WWII campaign streamers

Major General Kenneth W. Hess is followed by outgoing 100th Air Refuel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Raf Mildenhall Country: Great Britain / England (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Andrew E. Lynch, USAF Release... More

At twilight, honoring military veterans of World War II, are 4,000 sculpted gold stars on the commemorative Freedom Wall, with the inscription, "Here we mark the price of freedom" on the newly completed National World War II Memorial, in the Washington, District of Columbia

At twilight, honoring military veterans of World War II, are 4,000 scu...

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

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

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

Medal of Honor Recipient, Colonel (COL) Lewis Millet, USA, (Retired) a veteran of WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam signs a poster for Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Melinda S. Woodhurst, USA, Commander, National Training Command (NTC), Support Battalion, at Fort Irwin, CA

Medal of Honor Recipient, Colonel (COL) Lewis Millet, USA, (Retired) a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operator: Muriel Marcum... More

Richard Macon, a Captain (CPT) with the US Air Force (USAF) Tuskegee Airmen speaks about is experience as the first black Prisoner Of War (POW) during World War II after a military luncheon for the Tuskegee Airmen, during the 33rd Annual National Convention, held at the Hilton Qwest Convention Center Omaha, Nebraska (NE). (SUBSTANDARD)

Richard Macon, a Captain (CPT) with the US Air Force (USAF) Tuskegee A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Omaha State: Nebraska (NE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Francisco V. Govea II, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, meets with WWII veterans during the Alaska-Siberia Lend Lease memorial ceremony in Fairbanks, Alaska, on Aug. 27, 2006. The memorial commemorates Russian and American aviators and support personnel that ferried more than 8,000 American-built airplanes through Great Falls Montana through Fairbanks for transfer to Russia during World War II.(DoD PHOTO by STAFF SGT. D. Myles Cullen, USAF) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, meets wit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairbanks State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Released ... More

A US Army WWII M4 Sheridan Medium Tank "Betsy" photographed during the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Black Horse Regiment, held at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, CA. STAFF Sergeant Mary Jones (top) and Sergeant Katherine Brown are honorary participants in the activities

A US Army WWII M4 Sheridan Medium Tank "Betsy" photographed during the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Jeff Mellody... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), U.S. Secretary of Defense, Senator Ted Stevens (left), (R-Alaska), and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov (right), wait for the Alaska-Siberia Lend Lease memorial ceremony to begin at Fairbanks, Alaska on Aug. 27, 2006. The memorial commemorates Russian and American aviators and support personnel that ferried more than 8,000 American-built airplanes through Great Falls Montana through Fairbanks for transfer to Russia during World War II. (DoD photo by STAFF SGT. D. Myles Cullen) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (center), U.S. Secretary of Defense, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairbanks State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Released ... More

U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) LT. GEN. William J. Lennox Jr., (left), Superintendent of the United States Military Academy, and U.S. Air Force (USAF) LT. General John W. Rosa (right), Superintendent USAF Academy, pose for a photograph with World War II veterans Stan Wojtosik and Frank Luckmann during a ceremony honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during half-time of the Army-Air Force football game at Michie Stadium, West Point, N.Y., on Nov. 6, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Frank J. Demaro Jr.) (Released)

U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) LT. GEN. William J. Lennox Jr., (left), Super...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: West Point State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Frank J. Demaro Jr., USAF Release Status: Re... 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

Medium profile shots of USAF Brigadier General Paul J. Fletcher, Commander 314th Airlift Wing, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas (Left), pins on the Purple Heart awarded to Paul Calkin for wounds received during WWII. The event took place at Little Rock AFB, AR on April 17, 2000

Medium profile shots of USAF Brigadier General Paul J. Fletcher, Comma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA William Rafter, USAF Release ... More

U.S. Army Air Corps SGT. Louis Sleeper (right), a World War II veteran, enjoys the air show during the Aerospace and Arizona Days Air Show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., on April 2, 2005. He was a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft ball turret gunner from 1942-1945 and he was also a Prisoner-Of-War (POW) for six months. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Jesse Shipps)(Released)

U.S. Army Air Corps SGT. Louis Sleeper (right), a World War II veteran...

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 Jesse Shipps, USAF Release S... More

Many veterans gathered at a Battle of Britain ceremony at Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, United Kingdom, to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the battle. During World War II (WWII) the Luftwaffe, Germany's Air Force, began its attack on July 10, 1940, unleashing its bombers against British shipping and fighter sweeps over Britain's southern coast in what would become known as The Battle of Britain

Many veterans gathered at a Battle of Britain ceremony at Bury St. Edm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher Walkenhorst ... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks during the dedication ceremony of the Alaska-Siberia Lend Lease sculpture at Fairbanks Alaska, on Aug. 27, 2006. The memorial commemorates Russian and American aviators and support personnel that ferried more than 8,000 American-built airplanes through Great Falls Montana through Fairbanks for transfer to Russia during World War II.(DoD PHOTO by STAFF SGT. D. Myles Cullen, USAF) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, speaks du...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fairbanks State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT D. Myles Cullen, USAF Release Status: Released ... More

Mr. Lorenzo Dufau (center), a World War Two (WW II) Signalman who served aboard the US Navy (USN) Destroyer, USS MASON (DE-529) talks to USN Sailors from the present day USN Arleigh Burke Class (Flight IIA): Destroyer (Aegis), USS MASON (DDG 87), in New York City during Fleet Week New York 2006 activities.Mr. Dufau was a member of the MASON during World War II, which was the first navy ship predominantly manned by black crewmembers. Fleet Week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays throughout the week, as well as public visitation to many of the participating ships. (SUBSTANDARD)

Mr. Lorenzo Dufau (center), a World War Two (WW II) Signalman who serv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 David P. Coleman, USN Release Status: Released ... More

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni stands for a photograph with Major General Paul D. Monroe, the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard, SENIOR AIRMAN Brady Baumgartner, STAFF Sergeant Tana Mullens, TSgt Mike Hartberger, SENIOR AIRMAN Florintino Baccoan, MASTER Sergeant Garson Teran, all members of the Honor Guard from the 146th Airlift Wing, and United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional District, California. Monroe, the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard looks on. Rep. Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award LT. Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions ...

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni stands for a photograph with Major General Paul... More

Actress Pamela Anderson thanks the crew of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS HALSEY (DDG 97) for their service to the country. Anderson visited the newly commissioned ship to present the USO with a $150,000 donation from Fox Home Entertainment in commemoration of the historic World War II (WWII) event VJ (Victory in Japan) Day

Actress Pamela Anderson thanks the crew of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-97 Scene Camera Operator:... 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). Flags dorn the field this Memorial Day

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

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

The Governor of Hawaii, The Honorable Linda Lingle (foreground left), stands with other member of the official party, as they prepare to enter the ceremonial stage prior to the start of the Memorial Ceremony held to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of World War Two (WWII), held aboard the USS Missouri (BB 63) Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI)

The Governor of Hawaii, The Honorable Linda Lingle (foreground left), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Justin P. Nesbitt, Usn Release Status: Relea... More

The colors posted by the Navy Security Group color guard during the German Day of Mourning Ceremony. The ceremony honors 33 German Prisoners of War (POWs) who died during World War II (WWII) and are buried in the Fort Meade Cemetery. To the left two German Naval personnel standby to deliver wreaths to the gravesites

The colors posted by the Navy Security Group color guard during the Ge...

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

Colonel (COL) John W. Ives (left front), USA, Fort Meade Installation Commander, and Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Claudio Totteri (Italian Army), Assistant Military Attach of the Embassy of Italy, Washington D.C., stand at attention during the Wreath Laying Ceremony honoring WWII Italian Prisoners of War (POWs) buried 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 front), USA, Fort Meade Installation ...

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

World War II (WWII) area photo of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) G. E. Dawkins, Solomon Islands, 1943

World War II (WWII) area photo of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieuten...

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

U.S. Air Force members of the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, wait for a service to begin at St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmonds as part of a ceremony on Sept. 18, 2004, to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain. During World War II the German Luftwaffe began its attack against the United Kingdom on July 10, 1940, unleashing its bombers against Britain's shipping industry and conducting fighter sweeps over the southern coast of England in what would become known as the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN First Class Christopher Walkenhorst) (Released)

U.S. Air Force members of the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, Unite...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bury St. Edmonds State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Christopher Walkenhorst USAF Release Status: Released t... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant General (LGEN) Howie Chandler, Commander, 11th Air Force (11thAF), salutes after placing a flower wreath during the Dedication Ceremony, for the new 11th Air Force World War Two (WWII) Memorial Wall, at Elmendorf Air Force Base (AFB), Alaska (AK). The wall was built in honor of all those US Military and Canadian Armed Forces personel who paid the ultimate sacrifice here in Alaska (AK), during that time

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant General (LGEN) Howie Chandler, Commande...

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

A Buckley Air Force Base Honor Guard bugler plays taps at the funeral for World War II flying ace, retired COL. John Smith Stewart at the Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Colo., on Oct. 8. 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Anika Williams) (RELEASED)

A Buckley Air Force Base Honor Guard bugler plays taps at the funeral ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Logan National Cemetery State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Anika K Williams Release S... More

129th Rescue Wing Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant David Dunlap, United States Representative Anna G. Eshoo, of the 14th Congressional District, California, Major General Paul D. Monroe, the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard, and Colonel Tommy Williams, Commander of the 129th Rescue Wing discuss a Bronze Star presentation ceremony taking place at Moffett Federal Airfield, California. Representative Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award Lieutenant Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions during World War II. LT. Sciaronis was a navigator on a B-24 that was shot down over Germany, he led three of his fellow air crew member to safety after more than two ...

129th Rescue Wing Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant David Dunlap, United S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 129th Rescue Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant David Dunlap, United States Representative Anna G. Eshoo, of the 14th Congressi... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) World War Two (WW II) Veterans, who served in the battle of Iwo Jima, shake hands with members of the Japanese Army who fought against them, as they commemorate together at 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, who served in t...

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

The US Navys (USN) Improved Modular Lighterage System (INLS) ramp module loaded on a barge for transit from New Orleans, Louisiana (LA), to Coronado (CO), California (CA) for testing by Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific (EWTGPAC) and Amphibious Construction Battalion One (ACB-1). The INLS is a redesign of a floating dock system originally used during World War II (WWII). The system assembles to form ferries, causeway piers, or ships ramp roll-off discharge platforms, providing the Navy and US Marine Corps (USMC) with a safer, more versatile way to deliver vehicles and critical supplies from ship to shore during war or peacetime operations

The US Navys (USN) Improved Modular Lighterage System (INLS) ramp modu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Paul Cage, Usn Release Status: Released to ... More

Workers Playing Horseshoes - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Workers Playing Horseshoes - U.S. National Archives Public Domain phot...

This photograph depicts several workers playing horse shoes during their break in the World War II era. Photographs

U.S. Naval Air Station Keflavik personnel conduct a disestablishment ceremony officially ending its 45 years of operations in support of the defense of Iceland on Sept. 8, 2006. The United States has had a military presence in Iceland since 1941, and a formal defense agreement with that nation since 1951. The Navy assumed the responsibility of running the air station from the U.S. Air Force in 1961. The base acted as a platform for several operational capabilities throughout World War II, the Cold War and in the modern era. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Daniel E. Richardson) (Released)

U.S. Naval Air Station Keflavik personnel conduct a disestablishment c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Daniel E. Richardson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Photograph of Gun Crews during the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Photograph of Gun Crews during the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Original caption: Gun crews during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. Sailors on the alert at their battle stations in NAS. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Photograph of the USS Vestal after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Photograph of the USS Vestal after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Original caption: The USS Vestal (AR4) after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Photograph of Scene at Pearl Harbor

Photograph of Scene at Pearl Harbor

Original caption: Scene at Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

[American machine gun crew fighting off an attack.] (Information on the back: Gonzalez)

[American machine gun crew fighting off an attack.] (Information on th...

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

6th War Loan United States Savings Bond.

6th War Loan United States Savings Bond.

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

[Common people passing by a review stand with military leaders in the stands]

[Common people passing by a review stand with military leaders in the ...

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

[Soldiers laying a fallen comrade into a grave. Media: charcoal]

[Soldiers laying a fallen comrade into a grave. Media: charcoal]

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

[Statue] Panama - Public domain propaganda poster

[Statue] Panama - 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

Photograph of Applicants for Cadet Flight Training

Photograph of Applicants for Cadet Flight Training

General Photographic File of the Department of Navy Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Let Their Silence Speak Don't Talk

Let Their Silence Speak Don't Talk

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

Good news from home. TANKS, PLANES, GUNS, SHIPS [Steven Dohanos]

Good news from home. TANKS, PLANES, GUNS, SHIPS [Steven Dohanos]

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

Americanos Todas Luchemos Por La Victorica. Americans All. Let's Fight For Victory! Theme No. 3 (Americans All)

Americanos Todas Luchemos Por La Victorica. Americans All. Let's Fig...

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

Public Domain Images - WILLIAM E. LEW

Public Domain Images - WILLIAM E. LEW

William E. Lew - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

[Cadet Nurse with high school girl] [Victor Keppler]

[Cadet Nurse with high school girl] [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

See It Through. Buy Bonds Play Fair Stay on the Job! (Left) and See It Thru. Buy Bonds - Play Fair Stay On The Job!. Japan (Right)

See It Through. Buy Bonds Play Fair Stay on the Job! (Left) and See ...

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

[Men standing behind barbed wire.] [Gropper]

[Men standing behind barbed wire.] [Gropper]

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

You ought to give us aptitude tests-I'm prob (rest of statement is missing.) [Mary Gibson]

You ought to give us aptitude tests-I'm prob (rest of statement is mis...

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 rats with the faces of Mussolini, Hitler, and Hirohito with a red "V" swirled over the images]

[Three rats with the faces of Mussolini, Hitler, and Hirohito with a r...

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

[Picture of a window with a "This is A V Home" sign display] [Francis Criss]

[Picture of a window with a "This is A V Home" sign display] [Francis ...

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

Freedom. (Information on the borders: "We must be the Great Arsenal of Democracy." 3rd Journal Tuesday) [Halladay]

Freedom. (Information on the borders: "We must be the Great Arsenal ...

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

Be Wise... Be Warm Next Winter. Order COAL Now. [Michael H. Arens]

Be Wise... Be Warm Next Winter. Order COAL Now. [Michael H. Arens]

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

Give 'em the old 1-2. 1-Load, 2-Unload All Cars Promptly. Your Government says "Every hour saved in freight-car turnaround time means more cars available for the Victory parade to Tokyo and Berlin." [Media appears to be pencil.] [Fred Cooper]

Give 'em the old 1-2. 1-Load, 2-Unload All Cars Promptly. Your Gover...

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

Democratic Way of Life, Will Of A Free People. Aggression. ([Information on side: "The Mills Of God" 3 col. Thurs Editorial) [Parks]

Democratic Way of Life, Will Of A Free People. Aggression. ([Informat...

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

Photograph of Corporal Vernon F. Paulstick, a Marine Commando aboard the USS Nautilus Going Top Side for Raid on Makin Island

Photograph of Corporal Vernon F. Paulstick, a Marine Commando aboard t...

Original caption: U.S. Raid on Makin Island, August 1942. Corp. Vernon F. Paulstick, USMC, a Marine Commando aboard USS Nautilus going to top side for raid on Makin Island. General Photographic File of the Depa... More

Photograph of Marine Commandos aboard USS Nautilus Entering Pearl Harbor after Raid on Makin Island

Photograph of Marine Commandos aboard USS Nautilus Entering Pearl Harb...

Original caption: U.S. Raid on Makin Island, August 1942. Marine Commandos aboard USS Nautilus; entering Pearl Harbor after raid on Makin Island. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

"THE GREATEST INSURANCE OF ALL!"

"THE GREATEST INSURANCE OF ALL!"

Liberty ship named for John Merrick - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

"RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES!!" - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

"RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES!!" - U.S. National Archives Public Domain phot...

Fighting wage discrimination - with captions. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

"BACKING THE ATTACK ON ALL FRONTS!!!"

"BACKING THE ATTACK ON ALL FRONTS!!!"

National Negro Newspaper Week - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

CARTER G. WOODSON - TEACHER, HISTORIAN, PUBLISHER

CARTER G. WOODSON - TEACHER, HISTORIAN, PUBLISHER

Carter G. Woodson - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

"ALL HE NEEDED WAS A LITTLE MORE GAS!!"

"ALL HE NEEDED WAS A LITTLE MORE GAS!!"

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

"DOING THEIR SHARE, TOO" - Drawing. Public domain image.

"DOING THEIR SHARE, TOO" - Drawing. Public domain image.

Female participation in the war effort. 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) Major (MAJ), Nathan T. Post, taken April 28, 1943. MAJ Post is an Ace Pilot credited with 8 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: SGT Hart, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ), Robert G. Owens, Jr., taken at Vella La Vella, November 11, 1943. MAJ Owens is an Ace Pilot credited with 7 kills

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

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

Photograph of a Navy Recruit Getting His First Haircut

Photograph of a Navy Recruit Getting His First Haircut

General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

President Franklin D. Roosevelt with Dwight D. Eisenhower aboard an Airplane Enroute from North Africa to Sicily

President Franklin D. Roosevelt with Dwight D. Eisenhower aboard an Ai...

Photographs of Franklin D. Roosevelt Public domain photograph related to FDR administration, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of a Drawing of Virginia Hall

Photograph of a Drawing of Virginia Hall

This is a photograph of a drawing of Virginia Hall (also known as Diane Heckler) by an Aramis. 18,494 / 31 - 36

A B-17 Flying Fortress assigned to the 97th Bombardment

A B-17 Flying Fortress assigned to the 97th Bombardment

A B-17 Flying Fortress assigned to the 97th Bombardment Group flew the first aircraft to land in Russia during a shuttle mission, June 2, 1944. The exploits of the 97th BG led their team to be the first America... More

The surrender of the Dachau concentration camp to American

The surrender of the Dachau concentration camp to American

The surrender of the Dachau concentration camp to American forces of the Army’s 42nd Infantry Division, April 29, 1945 in Dachau, Germany. Pictured from left to right are: an aide to Nazi SS Lt. Wickert, who su... More

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More

U.S. Army Capt. Believed to be Roy Wellburn, assigned

U.S. Army Capt. Believed to be Roy Wellburn, assigned

U.S. Army Capt. Believed to be Roy Wellburn, assigned to 2nd Platoon, Company A, 692nd Tank Destroyer Regiment, views the dead on one of the dozens of rail cars outside the Dachau concentration camp following i... More

A World War II era B-29 bomber nick named “FIFI” is

A World War II era B-29 bomber nick named “FIFI” is

A World War II era B-29 bomber nick named “FIFI” is on display at the Sioux City, Iowa airport. The Boeing Aircraft designed “Superfortress” was flown by the United States Air Force beginning in the 1940’s thro... More

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol

The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana Subject Description: Secretary Mel Martinez on visit to New Orleans, Louisiana for meetings, tour... More

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana Subject Description: Secretary Mel Martinez on visit to New Orleans, Louisiana for meetings, tour... More

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Event: Secretary Mel Martinez in New Orleans, Louisiana Subject Description: Secretary Mel Martinez on visit to New Orleans, Louisiana for meetings, tour... More

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