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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

Military volunteers dressed up in vintage World War II (WWII) uniforms, with a jeep and motorcycles, help to promote the Fourth of July festivities, as they pose for photograph in from of the "CIASE DE GAHJA" Hotel and Restaurant, located in Budoia, Italy

Military volunteers dressed up in vintage World War II (WWII) uniforms...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ciase De Gahja State: Budoia Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan, USAF Release ... 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

A U.S. Navy ceremonial Honor Guard commits the remains of a World War II veteran to the ocean during a burial-at-sea ceremony onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) on Oct. 27, 2006. The REAGAN is currently conducting training squadron carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Christopher Blachly) (Released)

A U.S. Navy ceremonial Honor Guard commits the remains of a World War ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Christopher Blachly, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

Two World War Two (WWII) era P-51 Mustang aircraft and a US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft fly together during a Heritage Flight conducted during the Air Fest 2004 air show at March Air Reserve Base (ARB), California (CA)

Two World War Two (WWII) era P-51 Mustang aircraft and a US Air Force ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Reserve Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wendy Brockel, USAF Release S... More

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

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 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

A World War II (WW II) era P-51 Mustang pursuit (fighter) aircraft (foreground) taxis on the flight line in front of five parked US Air Force (USAF) A-10A Thunderbolt II Warthog attack aircraft during the Heritage Conference being held at Davis-Montham Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ)

A World War II (WW II) era P-51 Mustang pursuit (fighter) aircraft (fo...

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

George Washington Memorial Parkway - Fountains at World War II Memorial

George Washington Memorial Parkway - Fountains at World War II Memoria...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Placid fountains cool off the sultry East Coast day at the World War II Memorial. Location: Location: Washington, District of Columbia ... More

A US Army (USA) Honor Guard removes the flag draped casket, carrying the remains of US Army Air Corps, World War II Pilot, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Earle Aber, during a graveside Funeral Service held at the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial at Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (UK)

A US Army (USA) Honor Guard removes the flag draped casket, carrying t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cambridge American Cemetery State: Cambridgeshire Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Meghan E. Geis, USAF Release... More

After dark, 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

After dark, 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: Lcol Jane Campbell, USN Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Six 1/700 scale model World War II (WWII) era warships, built by Don Montgomery, USN (ret.), displayed in a permanent exhibition located in the upper chamber of the US Naval Academy Museum, Annapolis, Maryland

Six 1/700 scale model World War II (WWII) era warships, built by Don M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Us Naval Academy, Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Display at U.S. Naval Academy... More

Mr. Daryl B. Harris, dressed in US Army (USA) World War II (WWII) era Military Police (MP) uniform, direct traffic entering the main gate at Fort McPherson, GA. Personnel participating in a Living History Pageant helped with post duties while celebrating the Army's 226th birthday. Mr. Harris is armed with a .45 Model 1928A1 Thompson sub-machine gun

Mr. Daryl B. Harris, dressed in US Army (USA) World War II (WWII) era ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mcpherson State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Susan Norvick, CIV Release Status: Released to... More

A World War Two (WWII) P-51D Mustang aircraft on display at the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum, Dover AFB, Delaware (DE). The aircraft is painted with the markings of the Tuskegee Airmen

A World War Two (WWII) P-51D Mustang aircraft on display at the Air Mo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator: Dan Gill... More

Members of the Hickam AFB, Hawaii (HI) community and World War II veterans gather for the Zero Fighter Pilots Association Flagpole Ceremony. This event was held at Hickam AFB to commemorate the attack on Hickam Field during the Japanese invasion

Members of the Hickam AFB, Hawaii (HI) community and World War II vete...

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: TSGT Valarry Smith, USAF Release Status:... More

Two World War II (WW II) era P-51 Mustang pursuit (fighter) aircraft prepare to taxi to the runway to take off and fly participate in the Heritage Conference being held at Davis-Montham Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ)

Two World War II (WW II) era P-51 Mustang pursuit (fighter) aircraft p...

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

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), Secretary of Defense, meets with U.S. Marine Corps personnel on Aug. 8, 2005, in Arlington, Va. during the filming of the World War II epic movie"Flags of Our Fathers,"which centers on the Battle of Iwo Jima. The 1945 battle will forever be remembered because it was a turning point in World War II and a lasting image of U.S. servicemen raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi. (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), Secretary of Defense, meets ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USA Release Status: Relea... More

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15D Eagle aircraft (left), from the 1ST Fighter Wing (FW), flies in formation with a restored World War Two (WWII) era P-38 Lightning aircraft over the desert near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona (AZ) during a USAF Heritage Conference 2002 training flight. The conference brings together civilian Heritage pilots and USAF Demonstration Team pilots to discuss safety and practice formation flying in a non-air show environment

A US Air Force (USAF) F-15D Eagle aircraft (left), from the 1ST Fighte...

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

US Navy PETTY Officer 1ST Class Jim Murdock, USN, sounds Taps during the American Memorial Day in France ceremony at the Rhone American Cemetery, Draguignan, France. PO1 Murdock is a bugler with the US Navy's Sixth Fleet Band, Naples, Italy. Representatives of the US Navy, US Air Force and US Army joined the French military, French and American veterans' organizations at the ceremony. Fifty-two wreaths placed to honor the 861 American military veterans buried at Rhone who fought in southern France during World War II

US Navy PETTY Officer 1ST Class Jim Murdock, USN, sounds Taps during t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Draguignan State: Provence-Aples-Cote D'Azur Country: France (FRA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Kenneth Fidler, ... More

Colonel (COL) John W. Ives (left front), USA, Installation Commander, and Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Claudio Totteri, (Italian Army), Assistant Military Attach of the Embassy of Italy render a salute during the Italian Wreath Laying Ceremony, in memory of WWII Italian Prisoners of War (POW) interred at the Fort Meade Cemetery

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

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

The Memorial Plaque placed in honor of the nine US Navy (USN) World War II (WWII) crew members, assigned to Patrol Squadron 11 (VP-11), who were killed in a crash at Barbers Point, Hawaii (HI) while trying to land their PBY-5A Seaplane, while returning to base in foul weather, and darkness, at Makapuu Point, HI

The Memorial Plaque placed in honor of the nine US Navy (USN) World Wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Makapu'U Point State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Ben A. Gonzales, USN Release Status: Releas... More

Sailors, assigned to the US Navy's (USN) Ceremonial Guard, stand in formation in front of the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia (VA). The Tomb contains the remains of unknown American Soldiers from World War I (WWI) and II (WWII), and the Korean War

Sailors, assigned to the US Navy's (USN) Ceremonial Guard, stand in fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Corey Lewis, Usn Release Sta... More

Wreath presenters await the command to lay their wreaths at the wall of the missing during the Madingley Memorial Ceremony held at the Cambridge American Military Cemetery in the United Kingdom (UK). The cemetery is one of 13 American World War II (WWII) military cemetery memorials erected on foreign soil where 3,812 Americans are buried. The cemetery first established on December 7, 1943, and completed in 1956

Wreath presenters await the command to lay their wreaths at the wall o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: AMN Jessica Struble, USAF Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A Landing Vehicle Tracked (Mark II), LVT-2 that was left after the Battle of Peleliu during World War Two on the island of Peleliu. Photograph taken as part of Exercise KOA THUNDER 2001. Marines from Aviation Support Element, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, 1ST Marine Air Wing, Okinawa, Japan, and 3rd Marines 7th Battalion 29 Palms, California, participated in KOA THUNDER on the island of Guam from July 9 to July 14. The purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate the Marine Corps ability to deploy in the South Pacific from places other than Okinawa, Japan

A Landing Vehicle Tracked (Mark II), LVT-2 that was left after the Bat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KOA THUNDER 2001 Base: Peleliu Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Van Noble Iii, Usmc Rele... More

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

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

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

At twilight, the 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

US Navy (USN) Sailors stationed at Naval Base Coronado, gather at the Lowery Theater to hear guest speaker, Holocaust survivor David Faber (not shown), recount his experiences during World War II (WWII). Mr. Faber, invited to be a guest speaker during Holocaust Survivor's Day, voiced his message of freedom and tolerance to the audience

US Navy (USN) Sailors stationed at Naval Base Coronado, gather at the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 S. C. Irwin, USN Relea... More

With the US Marines Corps (USMC) Color Guard from Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (NC) presenting the colors, retired USMC Marines from the 4th Marine Division (MAR DIV) dedicate a plaque onboard the Memorial Cemetery in Jacksonville, North Carolina (NC), in honor of their fallen comrades from World War II (WWII)

With the US Marines Corps (USMC) Color Guard from Marine Corps Base (M...

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

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tabari Thompson (left), USAF, and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Anthony Heindl, USAF, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS), Survivor Equipment Fabrication Flight, 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, perform the long folding process on an Aces II ejection seat recovery canopy parachute. When completed it is stuffed into the parachute container. The EMS survivor equipment shop meets the needs of over 220 aircrew members and relocated to a $1,700,000 state of the art maintenance facility from two condemned World War II huts

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tabari Thompson (left), USAF, and AIRMAN First C...

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

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) V. Wayne Lloyd (center), Commander, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), briefs Kyrgyzstan Republic World War II Military Veterans during an annual Victory Day Celebration held this year at Peter J. Ganci Jr. Air Base (AB), Kyrgyzstan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) V. Wayne Lloyd (center), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Peter J. Ganci Jr. Air Base State: Chuskaya Oblast Country: Kyrgyzstan (KGZ) Scene Camera Operator: M... 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

US Navy Sailors from the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frigate USS ELROD (FFG 55) prepare to lay a wreath at the World War II (WW II) Memorial at Hero's Square in Novorossiysk, Russia. The 90-minute ceremony was held in memory of the Russian Soldiers who liberated the city from German occupation during WW II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Michael Lavender) (Released)

US Navy Sailors from the Oliver Hazard Perry Class Guided Missile Frig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Novorossiysk Country: Russia (RUS) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Michael Lavender, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... 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

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...

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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...

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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

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

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 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

Portrait of Reba Sue Hudnall made in Austin, Texas

Portrait of Reba Sue Hudnall made in Austin, Texas

Portrait of Reba Sue Hudnall made in Austin, Texas in April of 1945 just before she married Joseph Moye Eddins, of Troy, Alabama two weeks before he deployed with the 317th Troop Carrier Squadron of the Second ... 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

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, is welcomed to North Island Naval Air Station, San Diego, Calif., by senior U.S. Navy officials on Aug. 30, 2005. Secretary Rumsfeld was in California for a commemoration celebration of V-J Day, an event that marked 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, is welcomed to...

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

Radio Direction Finder Station - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

Radio Direction Finder Station - U.S. National Archives Public Domain ...

This photograph depicts the Radio Direction Finder Station in North Truro, Massachusetts. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

More than 100 people gathered on historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI), for a groundbreaking ceremony for the US Navy (USN) Pacific Aviation Museum. The 75 million-dollar museum will encompass 16 acres and will tell the story of aviation during World War Two (WWII), Korean War, Vietnam War, Cold War and modern air power in general throughout the Pacific

More than 100 people gathered on historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, H...

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

Mr. James Cooper, a POW during the latter years of WWII, speaks at the annual POW/MIA Ceremony held in Heritage Park at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. Mr. Cooper was a navigator with the Army Air Corps from 1943-1945 and became a German POW after being shot down 29 June 1944 during his 12th bombing mission. He was liberated on April 29th, 1945

Mr. James Cooper, a POW during the latter years of WWII, speaks at the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: S... More

Ground Breaking Ceremony for the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) Building. (L-R) Lieutenant General (LGEN) Joseph M. Cosumano Jr., Commanding General, Army Space and Missile Command (USASMDC), Major General (MGEN) Julian A. Sullivan, Jr., Commanding General, US Army Aviation and Missile Command (USAAMC), Congressman Robert E. (Bud) Crammer of Alabama, Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska, Dr. Earnst Stuhlinger, who worked with Dr. Wernher Von Braun after WWII, and Senator Richard C. Shelby of Alabama

Ground Breaking Ceremony for the US Army Space and Missile Defense Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Redstone Arsenal State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Dorothy A. Moore, CIV Release Status: Releas... More

Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail - WWII Submarine Tower at Sunrise

Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail - WWII Submarine Tower at Sunrise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two people stand at the WWII Submarine Tower on the Atlantic Ocean at sunrise. Location: Ormond Beach, Florida (29.293° N 81.039° W) S... More

The US Navy's (USN) newest ship the Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS HALSEY (DDG 97) moored at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California (CA), the day prior to commissioning. The HALSEY honors US Naval Academy graduate Fleet Admiral (ADM) William "Bull" Halsey Jr., who commanded South Pacific Force and South Pacific Area during World War II. The HALSEY is the 47th ship of 62 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers

The US Navy's (USN) newest ship the Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: DDG-97 Scene Camera Op... More

In celebration of the 228th Marine Corps Birthday, a US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine wears a World War II (WWII) era uniform as part of the historical period uniform pageant, held aboard Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico

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

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

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

US Air Force (USAF) Structural Maintainers prepare to paint a World War II (WWII) era P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft Static Display, outside the 9th Air Force Headquarters Building at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina (SC). Pictured left-to-right: SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Derek Hendrix, SRA Joshua Joslin, and AIRMAN (AMN) Jeffery Targ

US Air Force (USAF) Structural Maintainers prepare to paint a World Wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Josef E. Cole III, USAF Relea... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) John Y.H. Kim, Hickam AFB, Hawaii (HI) Honor Guard Team carries a flower wreath and escorts World War II (WWII) Veteran Mr. Byram Bates, during a Flagpole Ceremony held to commemorate the attack on Hickam Field during the WWII Japanese invasion

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) John Y.H. Kim, Hickam AFB, Haw...

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 Mike Boquette, USAF Release Status:... More

Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney addresses the audience during the dedication ceremony for the new United Service Organization (USO) Corridor Exhibit, located inside the Pentagon, Washington, DC. Mickey Rooney, who served in World War II in Europe, is a long-time USO performer and supporter

Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney addresses the audience during the dedic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Pedro Ybanez Release Status: Relea... More

Korean War Veteran Mr. Glbert Lyons (left) passes the Olympic flame to World War Two (WWII) Veteran, US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) (Retired) Frank E. Herrelko Sr., during his leg of the 2002 Olympic Torch Relay in Washington, D.C

Korean War Veteran Mr. Glbert Lyons (left) passes the Olympic flame to...

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

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), Secretary of Defense, meets with actor Clint Eastwood on Aug. 8, 2005, in Arlington, Va. during the filming of the World War II epic movie"Flags of Our Fathers,"which centers on the Battle of Iwo Jima. The 1945 battle will forever be remembered because it was a turning point in World War II and a lasting image of the U.S. servicemen raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi. (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (right), Secretary of Defense, meets ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USA Release Status: Relea... 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

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class James Armer, 355th Communications Squadron, uses a digital video recorder to document activities as Airmen assigned to the 355th Civil Engineering Squadron digging a hole to properly dispose of a World War Two bomb, unearthed at a construction site on September 10, 2004, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Christina D. Kinsey) (Released)

U.S. Air Force AIRMAN 1ST Class James Armer, 355th Communications Squa...

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

A group of life-size mannequins fitted with World War Two (WWII) area flight gear are displayed near a restored Army Air Corps B-25J Mitchell aircraft bubbed the Executive Sweet, during an Air Show at Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA)

A group of life-size mannequins fitted with World War Two (WWII) area ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Anne Mccormick, USAF Release... More

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Edward O. Shaw, taken at Guadalcanal, 1943. 1LT Shaw is an ace pilot and is credited with 13 kills

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

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

The Buckley Air Force Base Honor Guard fold the flag at the funeral of World War II flying ace, retired COL. John Smith Stewart at 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 fold the flag at the funeral of...

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

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni receives congratulations and applause fom Major General Paul D. Monroe, the Adjutant General and Commander of the California National Guard, and United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional District, California after receiving the Bronze Star. Rep. Eshoo was instrumental in the effort to award LT. Sciaroni the Bronze Star for his actions during the war. LT. Sciaronis was a navigator on a B-24 that was shot down over Germany, he lead three of his fellow air crew member to safety after more than two weeks behind enemy lines. LT. Sciaroni was never awarded the medal because of ...

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 receives congratulations and applause fom Major... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine stands at attention after placing a wreath on an artillery piece, at a dedication ceremony for an artillery gun park in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina (NC). The park was named after USMC Private First Class (PFC) Harold C. Agerholm, 4th Battalion, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, who received the Medal of Honor posthumously during World War II for action against Japanese forces on Saipan and rescuing forty-five casualties under heavy enemy fire

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine stands at attention after placing a wr...

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

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Brian Hood, 32nd Air Refueling Squadron, explains the process of mid-air refueling for two US Army (USA) World War Two (WWII) Battle of the Bulge, Veterans aboard a USAF KC-10A Extender aircraft at McGuire Air Force Base (AFB), New Jersey (NJ)

US Air Force (USAF) First Lieutenant (1LT) Brian Hood, 32nd Air Refuel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcguire Air Force Base State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott H. Spitzer, CIV USAF Release... More

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