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Photograph of People Viewing Victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in Coffins

Photograph of People Viewing Victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factor...

Photographs from the Depression and World War II Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of a Broken Fire Escape after the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

Photograph of a Broken Fire Escape after the Triangle Shirtwaist Facto...

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

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Charles David Jones. 2LT Jones is an Ace Pilot credited with 6 kills. His home is 112 Dow Avenue, Mineola, New York

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Second L...

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

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

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

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

On Sept. 11, 2004 a group of re-enactors from the town of Kovarska, Czech Republic, dressed in World War Two era Military Uniforms, display a cash of weapon and equipment, during the 60th Anniversary of the Air Battle over the Ore Mountains, Celebrations held to honor both the German and American Airmen killed over the skies of Kovarska, Czech Republic on September 11, 1944. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN Christopher Walkenhorst) (Released)

On Sept. 11, 2004 a group of re-enactors from the town of Kovarska, Cz...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kovarska, Country: Czech Republic (CZE) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Christopher Walkenhorst,USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Aircraft airlifting injured serviceman at South Pacific Combat Air Transport Command (SCAT) in the South Pacific during World War II

Aircraft airlifting injured serviceman at South Pacific Combat Air Tra...

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

Photograph of Burning and Damaged Ships at Pearl Harbor

Photograph of Burning and Damaged Ships at Pearl Harbor

Original caption: Burning and damaged ships after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, 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 Damaged Ships after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Photograph of Damaged Ships after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Original caption: Damaged ships after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. The USS Cassin (DD372) and the USS Downes (DD375) in Drydock No. 1. General Photographic File o... More

Photograph of Burning Oil from Shattered Fuel Tanks during Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Photograph of Burning Oil from Shattered Fuel Tanks during Japanese At...

Original caption: Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Burning oil from shattered fuel tanks through the smoke of which are barely visible a damaged U.S. battleship and the capsized USS Oklahoma. General Pho... More

Photograph of U.S. Aircraft Destroyed as a Result of the Japanese Bombing on Pearl Harbor

Photograph of U.S. Aircraft Destroyed as a Result of the Japanese Bomb...

Original caption: U.S. aircraft destroyed as a result of the Japanese bombing on Pearl Harbor, T.H. Dec 7 1941. Attempt at salvage after machine gun attack. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

[Coat of Arms] New Zealand - Public domain dedication image

[Coat of Arms] New Zealand - Public domain dedication image

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

Can All You Can. It's a Real War Job!

Can All You Can. It's a Real War Job!

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

[Man carrying a woman in his arms with red sky, burning buildings, and soldiers.]

[Man carrying a woman in his arms with red sky, burning buildings, and...

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

[Businessman talking to someone with a tin can] [Jack Marrow]

[Businessman talking to someone with a tin can] [Jack Marrow]

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 soldiers loading bombs into the belly of an airplane.] [Melbourne Brindle]

[Two soldiers loading bombs into the belly of an airplane.] [Melbourne...

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

UNITED WE WIN - A poster of two men working on a plane

UNITED WE WIN - A poster of two men working on a plane

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

Shipbuilders: YOU are freedom of the seas

Shipbuilders: YOU are freedom of the seas

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

Freedom of the Seas (Information on the borders: "We do not propose to yield" 3rd Journal Sunday) [Halladay]

Freedom of the Seas (Information on the borders: "We do not propose to...

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

FOOD Comes FIRST - Public domain propaganda poster

FOOD Comes FIRST - Public domain propaganda poster

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

AMERICAN LABOR Producing for Attack.

AMERICAN LABOR Producing for Attack.

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

Americans Never Quit. Be Part of the Seventh

Americans Never Quit. Be Part of the Seventh

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

Save your waste fats for explosives. Take them to your meat Dealer [A. Koener]

Save your waste fats for explosives. Take them to your meat Dealer [A...

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

X 48 Stockings - 4 dozen pairs of all-silk stockings contained enough silk to make ONE POWDER BAG for a sixteen-inch gun

X 48 Stockings - 4 dozen pairs of all-silk stockings contained enough ...

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

Must! Shall! [James Montgomery Flagg]

Must! Shall! [James Montgomery Flagg]

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

In Congress, July 4, 1776. The Unanimous Dedication of thirteen united States Of America...VERBOTEN! You Can't Let This Happen. BUY MORE BONDS.

In Congress, July 4, 1776. The Unanimous Dedication of thirteen unite...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph related to World War Two, National Socialism, The Third Reich, Europe under Nazi occupation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Pi... More

Battle Stations! For Us All. Buy More Bonds

Battle Stations! For Us All. Buy More Bonds

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

Believe It or Not! by Ripley. BUY MORE BONDS - GIVE MORE BLOOD - WORK TO WIN THE WAR! (Information on back: War Loan Poster 6th War Loan This Space Contributed To The U.S. Treasury Department By The Transportation Advertising Industry) [Robert Ripley]

Believe It or Not! by Ripley. BUY MORE BONDS - GIVE MORE BLOOD - WO...

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

Bits Of News Give The Enemy Clues. THINK TWICE before YOU TALK!-- Contributed by your 7UP bottler

Bits Of News Give The Enemy Clues. THINK TWICE before YOU TALK!-- Con...

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

Help Save Wildlife. Help Prevent Forest Fires

Help Save Wildlife. Help Prevent Forest Fires

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

BB-33 USS Arkansas After Overhaul

BB-33 USS Arkansas After Overhaul

This photograph shows the BB-33 USS Arkansas after getting overhauled at US Naval Dry Dock. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

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

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

Original caption: Pearl Harbor, Oahu, T.H., May 21, 1942. Lower right is Pearl City, Peninsula, lower left corner is Aiea Area, upper left corner is Naval Supply Depot, Upper Tank Farm, Navy Yard, Hickam Field... More

Photograph of Burning of Gasoline Stowage on Makin Island after Marine Commando Raid

Photograph of Burning of Gasoline Stowage on Makin Island after Marine...

Original caption: Burning of gasoline stowage on Makin Island after Marine Commando raid. Shot from USS Nautilus (SS-168) waiting to take Marines off island. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

DD-455 USS Hambleton After Being Torpedoed

DD-455 USS Hambleton After Being Torpedoed

This photograph depicts the DD-455 USS Hambleton at Casablanca, shortly after being torpedoed. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

Photograph of Lt. Louis Zamperini, Former NCAA [National Collegiate Athletic Association] Miler and Olympic Team Member, Bombardier, on Lt. Russel A. Phillips' Plane, Examining 20 mm Japanese Explosive Shell Hole in the Side of Fuselage

Photograph of Lt. Louis Zamperini, Former NCAA [National Collegiate At...

Original caption: War Theatre #23 (Funafuti, Ellice Island) Airplanes, Battle Damage. Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities and Personnel - Wor... More

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ) Donald H. Sapp, taken at Russell Islands September 15, 1943. MAJ Sapp is an Ace Pilot credited with 11 kills. (Substandard image)

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MA...

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

GX 4257 SD Exposure 122 aerial photograph, The U.S. National Archives

GX 4257 SD Exposure 122 aerial photograph, The U.S. National Archives

This photograph shows the site of the Katyn Forest massacre of Polish nationals in Russia during World War II. German Flown Aerial Photography

DMS-20, formerly the DD-455 USS Hambleton

DMS-20, formerly the DD-455 USS Hambleton

This photograph shows the DMS-20, formerly the DD-455 USS Hambleton, after being rebuilt and converted by Boston Navy Yard. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

Chart of D-Day Beaches - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Chart of D-Day Beaches - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photogra...

This item is a hydrographic chart of the Normandy coast with an overprint indicating the beach sectors chosen for the pending amphibious assault. Plans and Operations Maps

Interior of Booker's Bamboo Bar on Green Island (Nissan Atoll) during World War II. Patronizing the bar are CASU 8 (Carrier Aircraft Service Unit 8) officers (L-R) Edward R. McHale, Ed McCaffrey, James Udall, and Nelson Coombs

Interior of Booker's Bamboo Bar on Green Island (Nissan Atoll) during ...

Photographic Materials Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of German Prisoners - A group of people standing on top of a snow covered field

Photograph of German Prisoners - A group of people standing on top of ...

Original caption: The Long Road Back…These Germans, until a few moments ago, members of Hitler's fighting forces, trudge along, hands over heads to become prisoners of the "Weak Allies". June 6, 1944. [Utah],... More

Photograph of Children with Mental Illness

Photograph of Children with Mental Illness

Photographs Obtained from the National Socialist German Workers' Party Archives Public domain photograph related to World War Two, National Socialism, The Third Reich, Europe under Nazi occupation, free to use... More

V-12 Regiment on Soldiers Field at Harvard

V-12 Regiment on Soldiers Field at Harvard

Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

Photograph of Children with Mental Illness

Photograph of Children with Mental Illness

Photographs Obtained from the National Socialist German Workers' Party Archives Public domain photograph related to World War Two, National Socialism, The Third Reich, Europe under Nazi occupation, free to use... More

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

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

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

Aerial View of Castle Island - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Aerial View of Castle Island - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ph...

This photograph is an aerial view of Castle Island in Boston, Massachusetts. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

Photograph of Astronaut Alan E. Shepard, Jr.

Photograph of Astronaut Alan E. Shepard, Jr.

Original caption: Alan E. Shepard, Jr., a commander in the U.S. Navy, was born November 18, 1923 in East Derry, New Hampshire. Shepard attended primary school in East Derry and was graduated from Pinkerton Scho... More

Air Force and Navy demolition disposal experts search for live World War II explosives on the island of Enjebi. Artillery shells, mines, grenades, and bombs are still found on the island. Enjebi, part of Eniwetok Atoll, was used as an atomic testing area in the 1950s

Air Force and Navy demolition disposal experts search for live World W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Marshall Islands (MHL) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Herman J. Kokojan, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A World War II Japanese machine gun is silhouetted against the setting sun

A World War II Japanese machine gun is silhouetted against the setting...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fonte Plateau Country: Guatemala (GTM) Scene Camera Operator: MASTER Sergeant E.M. Evans Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

The full length view of the Haniel memorial stained glass window in the camp chapel, (Protestant), depicting the 6th Marine Division during World War II and the organization of the Marine Corps 1775. The window was completed September 5th, 1945

The full length view of the Haniel memorial stained glass window in th...

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

The bottom section (ventilator) of the Jophiel memorial stained glass window in the camp chapel, (Protestant), depicts the Marines attacking at Belleau Wood, World War II. The window was completed September 5th, 1945

The bottom section (ventilator) of the Jophiel memorial stained glass ...

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

The full length view of the Gabriel memorial stained glass window in the camp chapel, (Protestant), depicting the Third Amphibious Corps during World War II and the raising of the flag, Guantanamo Bay, Spanish War 1898. The window was completed September 5th 1945

The full length view of the Gabriel 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

Aerial view of the ruins and a memorial to American defenders of the island during World War II

Aerial view of the ruins and a memorial to American defenders of the i...

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 a World War II gun emplacement on the island surrounded by foliage

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

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 ruins and a memorial to American defenders of the island during World War II

Aerial view of the ruins and a memorial to American defenders of the i...

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

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

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 a section of asphalt on the North Field prime runway after tests on the condition of the roadbed were conducted by the 9th Engineering Battalion, during Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82. This airfield was primarily used during World War II

A view of a section of asphalt on the North Field prime runway after t...

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 Navy and Merchant Marine Memorial located on the George Washington Parkway. The memorial, maintained by the Parks Service, is dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Navy and Merchant Marine Service during World War II

A view of the Navy and Merchant Marine Memorial located on the George ...

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

Members of the Citadel Military Academy Corps of Cadets serve as pallbearers during funeral services for retired General Mark Clark, US Army. Clark commanded forces in Europe during World War II and later became the president of The Citadel

Members of the Citadel Military Academy Corps of Cadets serve as pallb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Workers lower a concrete slab into position to seal the crypt of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. The Vietnam Unknown was interred between the Unknowns of the Korean War and World War II during a ceremony on Memorial Day, May 28, 1984. (SUBSTANDARD)

Workers lower a concrete slab into position to seal the crypt of the U...

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

A memorial bust honoring General (GEN) Anthony C. McAulliffe for his contribution during World War II

A memorial bust honoring General (GEN) Anthony C. McAulliffe for his c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers participate in a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers partici...

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

A paratrooper participates in a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A paratrooper participates in a re-enactment of a World War II parachu...

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

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

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: SPEC. 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Senator Bob Dole, Republican-Kansas, General (GEN) John W. Vessey Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, and Italian dignitaries attend a ceremony commemorating the liberation of Rome by the 1ST Special Service Force during World War II

Senator Bob Dole, Republican-Kansas, General (GEN) John W. Vessey Jr.,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rome Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog... More

Pope John Paul II speaks at St. Peter's Square during a ceremony commemorating the liberation of Rome by the 1ST Special Service Force during World War II

Pope John Paul II speaks at St. Peter's Square during a ceremony comme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rome Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... 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

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

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: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... 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

The unveiling of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument takes place during a dedication ceremony. The monument honors four Marines for heroism above and beyond the call of duty while fighting the Japanese during World War II. They are Captain Louis Wilson, Jr., Private First Class (PFC) Leonard Mason, PFC Luther Skaggs and PFC Frank Witek

The unveiling of the Congressional Medal of Honor Monument takes place...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Paseo De Susana State: Guam (GU) Country: Northern Mariana Islands (MNP) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Charles H. Dutkiewicz, USN Release Status: R... More

Mrs. MacArthur, widow of GEN Douglas MacArthur, visits with cadets of the US Military Academy prior to the first baseball game of the season

Mrs. MacArthur, widow of GEN Douglas MacArthur, visits with cadets of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: West Point State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Jimmy Bryant, USA Release Status: Released to... More

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) attends the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (DE 413) attend the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG 52) at Todd Pacific Shipyards Corp. The USS CARR is named in honor of GUNNER's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr (1924-1944), who died heroically aboard the USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS during the battle off the coast of Samar

A survivor of the World War II destroyer escort USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Gerwien Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A view of the Soviet War Memorial on the grounds of the Memorial Complex of the Ukrainian State on the banks of the Dneiper River overlooking the city. The memorial honors the defenders of the city in World War II and the Soviet military forces which liberated the city in 1943

A view of the Soviet War Memorial on the grounds of the Memorial Compl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kiev Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di... More

Visitors examine the Molly Marine statue. The statue honors women who served in the US Marine Corps in World War II

Visitors examine the Molly Marine statue. The statue honors women who ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Tim Shearer Release Status: Released to Pub... More

The Molly Marine statue honoring women who served in the US Marine Corps in World War II

The Molly Marine statue honoring women who served in the US Marine Cor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Tim Shearer Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Artwork: "Camp Angus," India, World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "Camp Angus," India, World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US...

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: "Combat Picture," World War II. Artist: Hamilton Greene. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "Combat Picture," World War II. Artist: Hamilton Greene. US A...

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: "Religious Services," Hijki Chapel, India, World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "Religious Services," Hijki Chapel, India, World War II. Arti...

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: "Camp Life," India, World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "Camp Life," India, World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US ...

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: "Pink Palace," India, World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. US Army Art Collection

Artwork: "Pink Palace," India, World War II. Artist: John G. Hanlen. U...

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

Survivors of the first REUBEN JAMES (DD 245), which was lost in action at the outbreak of US involvement in World War II, pose for a group photograph during the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS REUBEN JAMES (FFG 57)

Survivors of the first REUBEN JAMES (DD 245), which was lost in action...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael D.P. Flynn Release S... More

A replica of a Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft flies during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment 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 replica of a Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft flies during a re-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GATHERING OF EAGLES '86 State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Simons ... More

The service ribbons earned by the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during World War II and the Korean War

The service ribbons earned by the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) during W...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jeff Hilton Release Status: R... More

A former crew member of the World War II battleship NEVADA (BB 36), right, and a crew member of the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS NEVADA (SSBN 733), salute after raising the ship's commissioning pennant

A former crew member of the World War II battleship NEVADA (BB 36), ri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN K.P. Keller Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Artwork: "Just Off the Line," World War II- Artist: Robert Benney

Artwork: "Just Off the Line," World War II- Artist: Robert Benney

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: "N.P. Case," Pacific, World War II- Artist: Robert Benney

Artwork: "N.P. Case," Pacific, World War II- Artist: Robert Benney

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

Visitors examine the plaque aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63) commemorating the place where the Japanese surrendered to the United States during World War II. The ship is stopping over in Sydney during a cruise around the world

Visitors examine the plaque aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sydney State: New South Wales Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul T. Erickson Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Crew members aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63) scrub the plaque commemorating the Japanese surrender to the Allies in World War II. The ship is on a cruise around the world

Crew members aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB 63) scrub the plaq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hobart State: Tasmania Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Paul T. Erickson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Marines from the 11th Marine Amphibious Unit set up two-man tents in sub-zero temperatures on Adak Island during Exercise KERNEL POTLATCH '87, the first winter amphibious operation in the Aleutian Islands since World War II

Marines from the 11th Marine Amphibious Unit set up two-man tents in s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL POTLATCH '87 Base: Naval Air Station, Adak State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

Marines from the 11th Marine Amphibious Unit set up an M224 60 mm mortar near the beach as two LVTP7 tracked landing vehicles prepare to move during Exercise KERNEL POTLATCH '87, the first winter amphibious operation in the Aleutian Islands since World War II

Marines from the 11th Marine Amphibious Unit set up an M224 60 mm mort...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL POTLATCH '87 Base: Shemya Island State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO... More

A view of the USS ARIZONA Memorial which spans the sunken hulk of the battleship USS ARIZONA (BB 39). The battleship was sunk in the opening minutes of World War II during the Japanese attack on the harbor. Over 1000 men are entombed in the vessel's hull, which is now a national cemetery

A view of the USS ARIZONA Memorial which spans the sunken hulk of the ...

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: Rel... More

A US Coast Guard commander welcomes Tomoyuki Omura, a Japanese dignitary whose father was killed on the island during World War II. Omura has arrived for the dedication of a peace memorial honoring all Japanese and Americans who lost their lives during t

A US Coast Guard commander welcomes Tomoyuki Omura, a Japanese dignita...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Attu, Aleutian Islands State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Willie Thornton Release Status: Rel... More

Floral arrangements decorate the base of a newly-dedicated peace monument honoring all Japanese and Americans who lost their lives during a World War II battle on the island

Floral arrangements decorate the base of a newly-dedicated peace monum...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Attu, Aleutian Islands State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Willie Thornton Release Status: Rel... More

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

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