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

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the Base Honor Guard Team, rais...

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

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Mike Ginter, Operations Officer onboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), raffled off a ride in his World War II T-6 Texan aircraft for every 100 tickets sold in an effort to raise money for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. Aviation Electronics Technician Timothy Bostic won the first raffle and is pictured above with US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Ginter piloting the aircraft over Jacksonville, Florida (FL)

US Navy (USN) Commander (CDR) Mike Ginter, Operations Officer onboard ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: US Navy (USN) Release Status: Released to Public... More

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ) George C. Axtell, Commanding Officer, Second Marine Air Wing Fighter Squadron, the "Death Rattlers". This photograph was taken at Marine Corps Air Depot, Miramar, California (CA). MAJ Axtell was awarded the Navy Cross and is an ace pilot credited with 6 kills. His hometown is Baden, Pennsylvania

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Release... More

A World War II-era M46 photoflash bomb found on the beach at Passage Key Island, Fla., on Oct. 13, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Paul Hohn) (Released)

A World War II-era M46 photoflash bomb found on the beach at Passage K...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Passage Key Island State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT.Paul Hohn Release Status: Released to... More

An aerial view showing the Normandy American Cemetery located in Normandy, France, with a portion of the coastline designated OMAHA BEACH during World War II (WW II). visible in the background

An aerial view showing the Normandy American Cemetery located in Norma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Normandy American Cemetery State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Colette M. Horton, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

The Texas Military Forces (TXMF) Museum’s living history

The Texas Military Forces (TXMF) Museum’s living history

The Texas Military Forces (TXMF) Museum’s living history detachment presents a Vietnam War reenactment during the annual Central Texas Air Show in Temple, May 1, 2010. The detachment, which covers numerous time... More

The Blitzkrieg comes to America

The Blitzkrieg comes to America

Berryman Political Cartoon Collection Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

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

Original caption: The USS Nevada (BB36) after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. Moving to position away from enflamed ships. Foreground salvage and rescue tugs gun crews in action. ... More

Photograph of Planes and Hangars Wrecked in the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Photograph of Planes and Hangars Wrecked in the Japanese Attack on Pea...

Original caption: Planes and hangars wrecked in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. NAS Pearl Harbor. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

A Careless Word...Another Cross

A Careless Word...Another Cross

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

She has a war job!  HAVE YOU? - Public domain propaganda poster

She has a war job! HAVE YOU? - Public domain propaganda poster

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

Defense/Program (Information on other side: "The Danger In Not Pulling Together"  Thursday Editorial) [Parks]

Defense/Program (Information on other side: "The Danger In Not Pulling...

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

[Two different images put together.  One image shows factory worker and other is artillery men putting missile into the cannon.] [Bernard Perlin]

[Two different images put together. One image shows factory worker an...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain reproduction of art deco poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"DON'T TALK yourself to death."

"DON'T TALK yourself to death."

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

No peace without power.  BUY WAR BONDS

No peace without power. BUY WAR BONDS

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

Ten years ago: The Nazis Burned the Books... But Free Americans Can Still Read Them
MAY DAY 1943 [Gropper] - Public domain propaganda poster

MAY DAY 1943 [Gropper] - Public domain propaganda poster

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

COL. CHARLES YOUNG - WEST POINT GRADUATE, MILITARY ATTACHE TO HAITI, LIBERIA

COL. CHARLES YOUNG - WEST POINT GRADUATE, MILITARY ATTACHE TO HAITI, L...

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

Sears at Camp Hanford - A black and white photo of a store front

Sears at Camp Hanford - A black and white photo of a store front

The Dupont Company Public domain photograph of street advertisement signs, downtown commercial district, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

DD-623 USS Nelson Torpedo Damage

DD-623 USS Nelson Torpedo Damage

This photograph shows the battle damage to the DD-623 USS Nelson after being torpedoed in the stern. The ship was repaired by Boston Navy Yard and returned to fleet in November 1944. Administrative History of t... More

Artwork: "Enemy Tanks at Ponte Rotto"Artist: Mitchell Siporin, Anzio, Italy, 1944

Artwork: "Enemy Tanks at Ponte Rotto"Artist: Mitchell Siporin, Anzio, ...

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

HMS Sheffield After Repair - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

HMS Sheffield After Repair - U.S. National Archives Public Domain phot...

This photograph shows the British cruiser, HMS Sheffield, which was repaired in the Boston Navy Yard under the Administration of Conversion Division. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

Photograph of Royal British Marines during Final Amphibious Maneuvers on the North African Coast

Photograph of Royal British Marines during Final Amphibious Maneuvers ...

Original caption: The Coast Guard Lands the British Marines- Down the ramps, through the surf and up the beach dash Royal British Marines form U.S. Coast Guard-manned landing craft during final amphibious maneu... More

Photograph taken from a Captured German Film Showing a Nazi Soldier beside a Disabled American Half-Track

Photograph taken from a Captured German Film Showing a Nazi Soldier be...

Original caption: This photo from a captured German film shows a Nazi soldier beside a disabled American half-track signaling his unit to advance during the counter-attack the Germans launched in the Belgian se... More

Photograph of American Infantrymen Entering the Town of St. Hubert, Belgium

Photograph of American Infantrymen Entering the Town of St. Hubert, Be...

Original caption: St. Hubert, Belgium-American infantryman of the 87th Div. enter the town of St. Hubert right after the Germans fled the town. 1945. Photographs of American Military Activities

Photograph of Hiroshima after Atomic Bomb

Photograph of Hiroshima after Atomic Bomb

Photographs Used In The Report Effects of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan

Artwork: "B-17 Leaving for United States," 1945. - Artist: Hans Helwig. Catalog Number: 26.3.45. (U.S. Army Art Collection)

Artwork: "B-17 Leaving for United States," 1945. - Artist: Hans Helwig...

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

Artwork: "B-17 Flight". Artist: Edward Lim, USAF Art Collection

Artwork: "B-17 Flight". Artist: Edward Lim, USAF Art Collection

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

Japan Capitulation - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Japan Capitulation - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Cherokee Emigration Rolls Public domain photograph of Imperial Japan, Japanese empire, during World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Effects of Atomic Heat and Radiation on Humans, Japan

Effects of Atomic Heat and Radiation on Humans, Japan

Rayburn legs. Hiroshima. Ft Leavenworth: Signal Corps Photograph Collection: Equipment File

Photograph of Damage Done in Houffalize, Belgium

Photograph of Damage Done in Houffalize, Belgium

Original caption: A view of the damage done in Houffalize, Belgium, by shelling. The town was retaken from the Germans by the 2nd Armored Division. FUSA, 1/18/45 Photographs of American Military Activities

DD-461 USS Forrest - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

DD-461 USS Forrest - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

This photograph depicts the 1700 ton Bristol Class, DD-461 USS Forrest, built by Boston Navy Yard. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

President Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin at Potsdam

President Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin at Potsdam

Caption: Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin meeting at Potsdam. From left to right, row 1 : Joseph Stalin, Harry S. Truman, Soviet Ambassador Andrei Gromyko, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Soviet Foreign M... More

Photograph of Newly Arrived WAC Officers

Photograph of Newly Arrived WAC Officers

Original Caption: First Contingent of WAC's for Tokyo Duty: A group of newly arrived WAC officers, part of the first group of over 200 officers and enlisted personnel to be assigned to headquarters and service ... More

A War Manpower Commission and A National Youth Administration Float

A War Manpower Commission and A National Youth Administration Float

This photograph depicts a float that was used to advertise the War Manpower Commission and National Youth Administration's war production training for youth between the ages of 16 through 24 during World War II... More

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 from the Conference on Research on the Second World War. Pictured from left to right are: (Ret.) Gen. J. Lawton Collins, Miss Barbara Tuchman, John Toland, William L. Shirer and Ambassador ... More

The full length view of the Michael memorial stained glass window in the camp chapel, (Protestant), depicting the Fleet Marine Force Pacific during World War II and the sinking of the CSS ALABAMA by the USS KEARSAGE, on 19 June 1864. The window was completed September 5th, 1945

The full length view of the Michael memorial stained glass window in t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Reginald D. Brooks ... More

Two Marines recruits from the first all-Navajo Indian platoon since World War II take up defensive position during their combat field training at the Infantry Training School

Two Marines recruits from the first all-Navajo Indian platoon since Wo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL E. Grafton, Usmc Rele... More

Crew members disembark from the destroyer the USS ORLECK (DD 886) for the last time during the ship's decommissioning ceremony. After the ceremony the ship will be transferred to the Turkish Navy and renamed TCG YUCETEPE (D-345). The ORLECK was the Pacific Fleet`s last World War II era destroyer

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

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

A balloon used to raise a parachute jump platform is prepared for a practice session by members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers. The Soldiers are practicing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A balloon used to raise a parachute jump platform is prepared for a pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A World War II memorial honoring those who gave their lives during D-day, the invasion of Europe

A World War II memorial honoring those who gave their lives during D-d...

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

President Ronald Reagan and President Francois Mitterrand of France attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the American cemetery at Omaha Beach. The ceremony is part of the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

President Ronald Reagan and President Francois Mitterrand of France at...

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

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to instructions on how to make a practice jump from a platform suspended from a tethered balloon. They are preparing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to instructions on how to m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft flies during a reenactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by a Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The reenactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

A B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft flies during a reenactment of World Wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Simons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A World War II P-51 Mustang aircraft taxis along the flight line during an historic aircraft air show

A World War II P-51 Mustang aircraft taxis along the flight line durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Soviet navy guard marches 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

A Soviet navy guard marches during ceremonies for US servicemen who di...

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

US Navy sailors admire a searchlight from a World War II ship. The sailors are visiting a war museum prior to the start of the joint US Navy-Royal Australian Navy exercise KANGAROO '89

US Navy sailors admire a searchlight from a World War II ship. The sai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KANGAROO '89 Base: Darwin State: Northern Territory Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lee Bosco Release S... More

The scene depicts the Silver Star action of Pvt. Billy

The scene depicts the Silver Star action of Pvt. Billy

The scene depicts the Silver Star action of Pvt. Billy E. Vinson of Company E, 148th Infantry, who fought off a bayonet attack by six Japanese rifleman in the Paco District during the Battle of Manila in Februa... More

Soldiers train in art of sonic deception at Pine Camp during WWII

Soldiers train in art of sonic deception at Pine Camp during WWII

The 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Museum staff is working on a future exhibit to highlight the Army Experimental Station and the training of sonic deception Soldiers during World War II. Photos, clockwi... More

Photograph of Police Officers with Victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Photograph of Police Officers with Victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist ...

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

Photograph of the Building Interior after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Photograph of the Building Interior after the Triangle Shirtwaist Fact...

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

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.

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

Honor Guard members of the Military Police Company (MPC) in Heidelberg, Germany (DEU), fire a 105 mm Howitzer during practice for the 60th Anniversary D-Day Ceremony at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France (FRA).  American military members from across the US European Command (USEUCOM) are in the Normandy region of France as members of Joint Task Force (JTF) Normandy-60, supporting ceremonies commemorating the Allied D-Day Invasions of June 6, 1944

Honor Guard members of the Military Police Company (MPC) in Heidelberg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colleville Sur Mer State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Steven Czyz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

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

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

[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

[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

[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

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

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

[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

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

"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

"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

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

Aerial Photograph of the Landing Operation on the French Coast Showing Three LSTs Stuck in Shallow Water off Shore

Aerial Photograph of the Landing Operation on the French Coast Showing...

Original caption: Aerial view of the landing operation on the French Coast shows three LST's stuck in shallow water a couple of hundred yards off shore. A line of tanks and vehicles scuttles through the heady ... More

Road to Normandy - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Road to Normandy - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Original caption: Soldiers coming ashore on a pontoon causeway built by the SeaBees. This causeway was laid down at Omaha Beach during the Normandy Invasion. Publicity and Press Files

SS-297 USS Ling - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

SS-297 USS Ling - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

This photograph shows the SS-297 USS Ling which was built by the Boston Navy Yard. The hull of the ship was built by North Carolina Ship Building Company and was completed in June of 1944. Administrative Histor... More

Photograph of American Soldiers Marching a Group of German Prisoners along a Beachhead in Northern France

Photograph of American Soldiers Marching a Group of German Prisoners a...

Original caption: American soldiers march a group of German prisoners along a beachhead in Northern France after which they will be sent to England. June 6, 1944. Index to Personalities in the U.S. Army Sig... More

Photograph of American Medics Rendering First Aid to Troops in the Initial Landing on Utah Beach

Photograph of American Medics Rendering First Aid to Troops in the Ini...

Original caption: American Medics render first aid to troops in the initial landing on Utah Beach. Les Dunes de Madeleine, Northern Coast, France. In the background other members of the landing parties dig in... More

Photograph of General Dwight D. Eisenhower Giving the Order of the Day

Photograph of General Dwight D. Eisenhower Giving the Order of the Day

Original caption: Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the order of the day, "Full victory, nothing less" to paratroopers somewhere in England just before they board their planes to take part in the first assault of... More

Photograph of Coast Guard Landing Barges Hitting the French Coast with the First Wave of American Troops

Photograph of Coast Guard Landing Barges Hitting the French Coast with...

Original caption: Coast Guard Barges Hit the French Coast- Coast Guard landing barges hit the French Coast with the first wave of American troops under heavy fire from Nazi beach nests. This photo, taken from ... More

Photograph of American Troops in the Yard of a Farmhouse They Have Just Cleared of German Snipers

Photograph of American Troops in the Yard of a Farmhouse They Have Jus...

Original caption: Allied Invasion of France…In the yard of a farmhouse they have just cleared of German snipers, American troops plan their attack of the next objective on the road to victory, on a beachhead of... More

Situation Map for 2400 Hrs 23 July 1944

Situation Map for 2400 Hrs 23 July 1944

Situation Maps and Reports

Executive Order No. 9981: Ending military segregation

Executive Order No. 9981: Ending military segregation

Executive Order 9981, July 26, 1948; General Records of the United States Government; Record Group 11; National Archives Building, Washington. (Online version, www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=84, Fe... More

[War Wrecks Litter Normandy Beach]

[War Wrecks Litter Normandy Beach]

[War Wrecks Litter Normandy Beach] - [FRA-3061 through FRA-3063] Public domain photograph of a tank, military armed vehicle, construction vehicle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Young Woman Ordnance Worker - Public domain propaganda poster

A Young Woman Ordnance Worker - Public domain propaganda poster

This photograph depicts a young Woman Ordnance Worker who received munitions factory training through the National Youth Administration as she poses in front of a Woman Ordnance Worker poster during World War I... More

CHARLES HUBBELL PAINTINGS OF THOMPSON TROPHY RACERS AND WORLD WAR II WWII AIRPLANES

CHARLES HUBBELL PAINTINGS OF THOMPSON TROPHY RACERS AND WORLD WAR II W...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 5/22/1974 Photographer: PAUL RIEDEL Photographer Assistants: Unknown Artist Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilit... More

The Turkish Naval Attache to the United States speaks at the combined decommissioning and transfer ceremony for the destroyer USS ORLECK (DD 886). After being decommissioned by the US Navy 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

The Turkish Naval Attache to the United States speaks at the combined ...

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

Artwork: "Indian Troop Train," India, World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "Indian Troop Train," India, World War II. Artist: John G. Ha...

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

Navy divers from Moible Diving Salvage Unit One measure the remains of a deck gun on the sunken World War II Japanese merchant ship KIZUGAWA MARU during Project Sea Mark, a four year undersea survey and mapping study of naval historic sites. The study is being conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Park Service's Submerged Cultrual Resource Unit

Navy divers from Moible Diving Salvage Unit One measure the remains of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Apra Harbor State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: Larry Murphy Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

A left front view of a World War II British Gannet AEW3 aircraft in flight during Air Fete'88, a NATO aircraft display hosted by the 513th Airborne Command and Control Wing

A left front view of a World War II British Gannet AEW3 aircraft in fl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Royal Air Force Mildenhall Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

During the rollout ceremony for the restored B-17G Flying Fortress aircraft "Shoo Shoo Shoo Baby," three members of the aircraft's original crew are given a ride in a World War II-era jeep. They are Larry Sylvester, front seat, John M. Loudermilk, right r

During the rollout ceremony for the restored B-17G Flying Fortress air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Ken Hammond Release Status: Releas... More

U.S. Army paratroopers jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft to begin a week-long series of events marking the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France. Three hundred and fifty American soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division and 3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, made the jump along with 50 British paratroopers

U.S. Army paratroopers jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft to begin a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Perry J. Heimer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

John Eisenhower, left, and Captain J.J. Dantone, Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), stop on the bridge during a tour of the ship. Eisenhower is aboard the aircraft carrier for a celebration marking the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France

John Eisenhower, left, and Captain J.J. Dantone, Commanding Officer of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Paul Savelli Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Brig. GEN. Charles Viale, Commander of Joint Task Force (Full Accounting) addresses the audience during the World War II commemorative ceremony at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial. Brig. General Viale's father was a Lieutenant in the U. S. Army during the liberation of Manila and received the Medal of Honor posthumously for actions during the intense fighting

Brig. GEN. Charles Viale, Commander of Joint Task Force (Full Accounti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Manila Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W.C. Prados Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

Entertainer Bob Hope swings his golf club at the Mamala Bay Golf Course. He is here to participate in the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II

Entertainer Bob Hope swings his golf club at the Mamala Bay Golf Cours...

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

View of a section of the old Japanese refueling piers used during World War II. The piers were later used by the liberating American troops to offload supplies after the liberation of Guam in July 1944. In the background is a Military Sealift Command (MSC) oiler in a floating dry dock. The importance of Naval Station Guam has greatly increased since the closing of Subic Bay Naval Station in the Philippines

View of a section of the old Japanese refueling piers used during Worl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Guam Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: Dawn C. Montgomery Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Image from the front cover of Far Eastern Prisoners

Image from the front cover of Far Eastern Prisoners

Image from the front cover of Far Eastern Prisoners of War Bulletin, August 1945, showing prisoners of war standing at attention in front of Japanese officers at Camp Cabanatuan, a prisoner of war camp near Man... More

Honor Guard member U.S. Army Sgt. Angel Rosas, New

Honor Guard member U.S. Army Sgt. Angel Rosas, New

Honor Guard member U.S. Army Sgt. Angel Rosas, New Jersey Army National Guard, carries an urn containing the cremains of a veteran during the 33rd New Jersey Mission of Honor (NJMOH) ceremony at the Brigadier G... More

On 18 April 2017, the National Museum of the United

On 18 April 2017, the National Museum of the United

On 18 April 2017, the National Museum of the United States Navy welcomed the arrival of a four-rotor Enigma machine from the Cryptologic Command Display in Pensacola, FL. Acquired by the NMUSN, the Enigma is on... More

Photograph of People near the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Photograph of People near the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

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

Photograph of Diary of Eva Braun

Photograph of Diary of Eva Braun

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

Col. N. Butler Briscoe (sitting at center), commander

Col. N. Butler Briscoe (sitting at center), commander

Col. N. Butler Briscoe (sitting at center), commander of Fort Knox, shares a light moment with officers from newly arrived Black WAC officers at Fort Knox, Kentucky, in 1943. Vera Harrison is suspected of being... More

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