Aerial View of the Upward Blast from the Able Day Explosion over Bikin...
Original caption: It Flies Through the Air with the Greatest of Heat -- The atom bomb burst, in its test of the fleet. Looking for all the world like a giant cauliflower head suspended to an ever-stretching nec... More
Rowland Ball, a World War II veteran, shares a story
Rowland Ball, a World War II veteran, shares a story with Airmen during a visit to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 2016. Ball was a B-29 Superfortress navigator who flew in 27 missions out of Guam. Duri... More
A scene of Equipment Park is shown Feb. 4, 2021, on
A scene of Equipment Park is shown Feb. 4, 2021, on a snowy day at Fort McCoy, Wis. Equipment Park is inside the installation’s historic Commemorative Area. The Equipment Park is an outdoor display of historic ... More
"Tora, Tora, Tora," performs the re-creation of the
"Tora, Tora, Tora," performs the re-creation of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor during the 100th Centennial Celebration Air Show, June 11, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The motto of the Commemora... More
Reenactors wear World War II-era U.S. Army uniforms
Reenactors wear World War II-era U.S. Army uniforms during a display at Bettendorf, Luxembourg, January 18, 2020. The reenactors were part of a larger event that involved building a pontoon bridge across the Sa... More
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
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 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 ...
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.
Berryman Political Cartoon Collection Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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 ...
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...
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 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 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
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...
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 (...
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 ...
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 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, 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 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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 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 ...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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
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 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
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
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 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, 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
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
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 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 (...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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
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
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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 it...
Original Artwork for World War II Posters
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
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]
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...
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 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 ...
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]
Original Artwork for World War II Posters Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[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 ...
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
Records Relating to Publications
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
[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
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
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...
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
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 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!!"
Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
"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 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!!"
Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
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 ...
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
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!!"
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 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!!"
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!!"
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!"
Black Patriotism. Artworks and Mockups for Cartoons Promoting the War Effort and Original Sketches by Charles Alston
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 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 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, 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 (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