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The fight for Tarawa: 75th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific Theater of WWII

The fight for Tarawa: 75th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles...

U.S. Marines storm Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands. Nov. 20, 2018 marks the 75th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Tarawa, which was part of Operation Galvanic. It marks one of the bloodiest battles of WW... 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

Untitled - Drawing. Public domain image.

Untitled - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

U.S. Army Brig. GEN. Ken Keen, US Army South (USASO) Commanding General (right), passes an Army field flag to LT. COL. Peter Malik, USARSO Sixth Army Special Troops Battalion, officially activating the organization. The Headquarters Special Troops of Sixth Army was born on January 25th, 1943 and provided the logistical and operational support for Sixth Army as it fought in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Philippine Islands during World War II. (U.S. Army PHOTO by Jose M. Saez, CIV) (Released)

U.S. Army Brig. GEN. Ken Keen, US Army South (USASO) Commanding Genera...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operat... More

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

Coast Guard Cutter Midgett’s aviation detachment conducts

Coast Guard Cutter Midgett’s aviation detachment conducts

Coast Guard Cutter Midgett’s aviation detachment conducts flyovers alongside historic WWII airplanes, a Grumman JRF-5 Goose and a Canadian Harvard MK IV training plane, in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, June 3, 2017. Th... More

A U.S. Coast Guard HH-60J Jayhawk search and rescue helicopter, attempts to remove birds by flying low prior to an unexploded World War II-era M46 photoflash bomb being detonated at Passage Key Island, Fla., on Oct. 13, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Chad Chisholm) (Released)

A U.S. Coast Guard HH-60J Jayhawk search and rescue helicopter, attemp...

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 Chad Chisholm Release Status: Release... 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

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

During a Dedication Ceremony at Barksdale AFB, LA retired members of the 68th Bomb Squadron, 44th Bomb Group, unveil the artwork on the "Louisiana Belle II", a static display of a B-24 Liberator aircraft that flew 57 combat mission in 1944, during WWII, 52 mission as the lead ship

During a Dedication Ceremony at Barksdale AFB, LA retired members of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Kimberly A. Warren, USAF Rele... 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

An American Landing Vehicle Tracked (Armored)(Mark 1), LVT(A)-1, 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 (MAW), 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

An American Landing Vehicle Tracked (Armored)(Mark 1), LVT(A)-1, that ...

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 Relea... More

Members of the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Band play pre-ceremony music 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

Members of the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Band play pr...

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

In celebration of the 228th Marine Corps Birthday, a US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine wears a World War II (WWII) era uniform, holding an M1 Garand rifle, 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

The Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Honor Guard, await the arrival of the remains of repatriated American warriors from the Korean War and World War II, in front of Base Operations at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, on Sept. 14, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by Mysti Bicoy, CIV.) (RELEASED)

The Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Honor Guard, await the arrival of t...

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: Contractor/Mysti Bicoy Release Status: R... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, addresses a crowd at the National Mall, in the District of Columbia, on Sept. 2, 2005, during a Department of Defense ceremony paying tribute to World War II veterans and families. The event commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Japanese formal surrender that ended World War II.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)r Force) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, addresses a cr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: National Mall, Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald... 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

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, addresses a crowd at the National Mall, in the District of Columbia, on Sept. 2, 2005, during a Department of Defense ceremony paying tribute to World War II veterans and families. The event commemorated 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, addresses a cr...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Window Rock, Ariz., March 14, 2013 -- Window Rock, Ariz. is the Capitol of the Sovereign Navajo Nation that expands over 27,000 square miles and is situated on the southwestern Colorado Plateau. This monument pays tribute to the Navajo Code Talkers, a small band of warriors who created an unbreakable code from the ancient language of their people and changed the course of modern history. Serving with distinction, the young Navajo soldiers transmitted secret communications on the battlefields of WWII at a time when America's best cryptographers were falling short. They drew upon their proud warrior tradition to brave the dense jungles of Guadalcanal and the exposed beachheads of Iwo Jima.Photo by Kelly Hudson/FEMA

Window Rock, Ariz., March 14, 2013 -- Window Rock, Ariz. is the Capito...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kelly Hudson City/State: Window Rock, AZ Disasters: Navajo Nation Severe Freeze (DR-4104) Disaster Types: ... More

Retired US Army (USA) Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jose Mendoza Lopez, Medal of Honor Recipient, World War II (WWII), receives a decoration presented by USA Lieutenant General (LGEN) Richardo Sanchez, Commander, 5th Corps, at the Department of Defense Armed Forces Awards Breakfast, held during the 75th Annual League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), National Convention and Exposition at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas (TX)

Retired US Army (USA) Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jose Mendoza Lopez, M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Antonio State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Francisco V Govea II, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

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

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

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

World War II veteran and former Army Air Corps Lieutenant Richard Hank Sciaroni speaks to the members of the 129th Rescue Wing and assembled guests after receiving the Bronze Star from United States Representative Anna G. Esho, of the 14th Congressional District, California. 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 interruptions in his chain of command and deaths of senior officers involved. The ...

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 speaks to the members of the 129th Rescue Wing ... More

The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Wall of the Missing located in Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), with the Color enhanced name of World War II (WW II) Medal of Honor, Posthumous Recipient, Peter Tomich, CHIEF Water Tender, US Navy (USN). The Tomich Family was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions aboard the battleship USS UTAH on December 7, 1941, during the surprise Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor. The Award Presentation Ceremony was held May 18, 2006. Retired Croatian Army Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Srecko Herceg Tonic, accepted the Award on behalf of the Tomich Family

The National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Wall of the Missing loc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Honolulu State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR Jane Campbell, USN Release Status: Released to P... More

Female Worker, Watertown Arsenal

Female Worker, Watertown Arsenal

This photograph depicts a female worker at her job at the Watertown Arsenal during the World War II era. Photographs

Larry Kelley prepares "Panchito," a World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber for the start of day two of Airpower over Hampton Roads, at Langley Air Force Base (AFB), Virginias (VA), annual air show

Larry Kelley prepares "Panchito," a World War II B-25 Mitchell bomber ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT B... More

Photograph of the Capsized USS Utah and the USS Raleigh in the Background after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Photograph of the Capsized USS Utah and the USS Raleigh in the Backgro...

Original caption: The capsized USS Utah (AG16), and the USS Raleigh (CL7) in the background after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. General Photographic File of t... More

Aircraft at Hickam Field, Hawaii (HI) continue to burn and explode, in the immediate aftermath of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and other military installations

Aircraft at Hickam Field, Hawaii (HI) continue to burn and explode, in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Field State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

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

Photograph of the USS California after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Ha...

Original caption: The USS California (BB44) after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. Abandoning ship. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

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

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

Photograph of the USS Arizona after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbo...

Original caption: The USS Arizona (BB39) after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Photograph of Gun Crews during the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Photograph of Gun Crews during the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Original caption: Gun crews during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. Marines and soldiers fire on raiding Japanese planes. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

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, HI. Thick smoke rolls out of a burning ship during the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. December 7, 1941. Col... More

Photograph of the USS Shaw in Floating Drydock after the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor

Photograph of the USS Shaw in Floating Drydock after the Japanese Atta...

Original caption: The USS Shaw (DD373) in floating drydock after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 1941. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

Too Little Too Late. (On reverse: Winchester Repeating Arms)

Too Little Too Late. (On reverse: Winchester Repeating Arms)

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

OFFICE OF PROGRAM COORDINATION - Public domain propaganda poster

OFFICE OF PROGRAM COORDINATION - Public domain propaganda poster

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

CURRENTLY...28 INFORMATION PROGRAMS

CURRENTLY...28 INFORMATION PROGRAMS

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

She's a swell plane - give us more! MORE PRODUCTION [Riggs]

She's a swell plane - give us more! MORE PRODUCTION [Riggs]

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

To Keep Your Children Free [Fred Cole]

To Keep Your Children Free [Fred Cole]

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

Train For A Career. U.S. Maritime Service

Train For A Career. U.S. Maritime Service

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

OWI has killed hundreds of publications and thousands of propaganda items of the type the Congress wishes eliminated

OWI has killed hundreds of publications and thousands of propaganda it...

Original Artwork for World War II Posters

What you're making may save my daddy's life.

What you're making may save my daddy's life.

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

Somebody Talked Too Much! - Public domain propaganda poster

Somebody Talked Too Much! - Public domain propaganda poster

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

[Bayonets scaring civilians.] [Lewis Daniel]

[Bayonets scaring civilians.] [Lewis Daniel]

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

FIGHT SYPHILIS and GONORRHEA - A blue sign with a picture of a soldier in a helmet

FIGHT SYPHILIS and GONORRHEA - A blue sign with a picture of a soldier...

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

[Two men carrying a coffin with a barefoot little girl following behind them.][Not Used in "Tale of a City"]

[Two men carrying a coffin with a barefoot little girl following behin...

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 Religion - Freedom of Speech - Freedom from Want - Freedom from Fear

Freedom of Religion - Freedom of Speech - Freedom from Want - Freedom ...

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

UNITED NATIONS Together for VICTORY. [H.R. Sheehan]

UNITED NATIONS Together for VICTORY. [H.R. Sheehan]

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

This can happen here! Verboten! Work for Freedom!

This can happen here! Verboten! Work for Freedom!

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

[Excessive Buyer's Café. Black Market...Inflation. An Advertisement of the New Yorker in "Tide." [Otto Soglow]

[Excessive Buyer's Café. Black Market...Inflation. An Advertisement of...

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

[Shoulders charging with the American, British, Chinese, Russian, and French flags in the background. Media: charcoal]

[Shoulders charging with the American, British, Chinese, Russian, 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

[Inspector talking to farmer beside the dead hogs hanging from meat hooks. June 11, 1945] [Kolada]

[Inspector talking to farmer beside the dead hogs hanging from meat ho...

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

Acoustic Location Device from World War II

Acoustic Location Device from World War II

Records Relating to Publications

LCM(3) Tank Lighter after Completion

LCM(3) Tank Lighter after Completion

This photograph shows the 50 foot LCM(3) Tank Lighter sitting at the US Naval Drydock after production line completion. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

Photograph of the Shore Line on Makin Island seen through Periscope of USS Nautilus

Photograph of the Shore Line on Makin Island seen through Periscope of...

Original caption: U.S. Raid on Makin Island, August 1942. Shore Line of Makin Island, seen through periscope of USS Nautilus. General Photographic File of the Department of Navy

HMS Acquitania Getting Overhauled

HMS Acquitania Getting Overhauled

This photograph shows the HMS Acquitania getting overhauled at US Naval Dry Dock. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

C.C SPAULDING - FINANCIER, PHILOSOPHER, INVESTOR IN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES

C.C SPAULDING - FINANCIER, PHILOSOPHER, INVESTOR IN GOVERNMENT SECURIT...

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

"DON'T REPEAT IT - LOOSE TALK COSTS LIVES!!"

"DON'T REPEAT IT - LOOSE TALK COSTS LIVES!!"

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

"PAPER PACKS A PUNCH - SAVE IT!!!"

"PAPER PACKS A PUNCH - SAVE IT!!!"

Incentive to conserve waste paper - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Robert W. McClurg, taken at Russell Islands, October 15, 1943. 1LT McClurg is a member of Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214) "Black Sheep" and is credited with 7 kills

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

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

"TURN THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE TRAITOR!!"

"TURN THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE TRAITOR!!"

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

DR. E. FRANKLIN FRAZIER - SOCIOLOGIST

DR. E. FRANKLIN FRAZIER - SOCIOLOGIST

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

"REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR - WORK - FIGHT- SACRIFICE!!" / "WE'LL REMEMBER - AND BY GOD, YOU WONT FORGET!!"

"REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR - WORK - FIGHT- SACRIFICE!!" / "WE'LL REMEMBER ...

Incentive to fight - Remember Pearl Harbor. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

HON. ROBERT SMALLS - CIVIL WAR HERO, STATESMAN

HON. ROBERT SMALLS - CIVIL WAR HERO, STATESMAN

Honorable Robert Smalls - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

"He Can't Quite His Job, Stick to Yours!!"

"He Can't Quite His Job, Stick to Yours!!"

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

"WE HAVE NOT DIED IN VAIN!" - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

"WE HAVE NOT DIED IN VAIN!" - U.S. National Archives Public Domain pho...

Incentive to fight - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

"A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION!!"

"A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION!!"

Recruitment of Negro labor - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

Public Domain Images - "DECEMBER 7th - REMEMBER!!"

Public Domain Images - "DECEMBER 7th - REMEMBER!!"

Dorie Miller defending Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

"-AND WE'LL CONTIUE TO FIGHT FOR LIBERTY!"

"-AND WE'LL CONTIUE TO FIGHT FOR LIBERTY!"

Black Patriotism. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) Sheldon O. Hall, standing next to a US Navy (USN) F4U"CORSAIR"aircraft at Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, 1943. 1LT Hall is an Ace Pilot credited with 6 kills. His hometown is Ottawa, Ohio. (Exact date shot unknown)

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Henderson Field State: Guadalcanal Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT C.L. Smith, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public... More

ELVIN BELL - AWARDED THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED HEROISM

ELVIN BELL - AWARDED THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED...

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

CAPT. ADRIAN RICHARDSON - MASTER OF THE LIBERY SHIP, S.S. FREDERICK DOUGLASS

CAPT. ADRIAN RICHARDSON - MASTER OF THE LIBERY SHIP, S.S. FREDERICK DO...

Captain Adrian Richardson - with biographical paragraphs. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

"IT'S THE LEAST YOU CAN DO!!" - U.S. National Archives Public Domain photograph

"IT'S THE LEAST YOU CAN DO!!" - U.S. National Archives Public Domain p...

Incentive to avoid the Black Market - with caption. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston

Artwork: "Afrika Korps Prisoners". Artist: Rudolf C. Von Ripper, Algiers, 1943. Catalog Number: D.10.33.45

Artwork: "Afrika Korps Prisoners". Artist: Rudolf C. Von Ripper, Algie...

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

World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ), Gregory J. Weissenberger, taken at Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, June 1943. MAJ Weissenberger is an Ace Pilot credited with 5 kills

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Henderson Field State: Guadalcanal Country: Solomon Islands (SLB) Scene Camera Operator: SGT C. L. Smith, Usmc Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Mrs. Rufus G. Thayer, Rear Admiral Robert A. Theobald and Wife, and Rear Admiral T. Withers at the Launch of the USS Queenfish

Mrs. Rufus G. Thayer, Rear Admiral Robert A. Theobald and Wife, and Re...

Original caption: Mrs. Rufus G. Thayer, Matron of Honor, Rear Admiral Robert A. Theobald, USN (Commandant First Naval District), Mrs. Robert A Theobald, Sponsor, Rear Admiral T Withers, USN (Commandant, Portsmo... More

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lieutenant (1LT) John F. Bolt, Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214)"Black Sheep"taken at Vella La Vella, December 5, 1943 as he stands in front of a USMC F4U"CORSAIR"aircraft. 1LT Bolt is an Ace Pilot credited with 6 kills. His hometown is Sanford, Florida

World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) First Lie...

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

Photograph of Trucks that Will Carry Supplies to the Front Line Troops during the Invasion of Normandy

Photograph of Trucks that Will Carry Supplies to the Front Line Troops...

Original caption: Trucks which will carry supplies to front line troops when the assault against Hitler’s Europe begins, are being loaded on an LST in a British port. Color Photographs of Signal Corps Activity

Rear Admiral Robert A. Theobald at APL-13 Launching

Rear Admiral Robert A. Theobald at APL-13 Launching

This photograph depicts Rear Admiral Robert A. Theobald of the United States Navy, at the launching of APL-13 (a non self-propelled barracks ship). Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

Photograph of a Japanese War Balloon

Photograph of a Japanese War Balloon

Cheyenne River Agency: Photographs Public domain photograph of Imperial Japan, Japanese empire during World War Two, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

German War Crimes Trials, Nuernberg and Dachau. The International Military Tribunal (IMT)

German War Crimes Trials, Nuernberg and Dachau. The International Mili...

The prosecution charges the defendants with conspiring to destroy the independence of other nations. Goering is in the defendant's box. The defendants, surrounded by American military police, Goering, Hess, Von... More

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