Historic Military Events

A collection of historical military parades, speeches, and ceremonies featuring large crowds, significant military presence, and solemn occasions from the early to mid-20th century.

1941 - In this documentary directed by Frank Capra, the US Navy offers aid to allied countries occupied by the Axis, and German submarines sink many of their ships (narrated by Walter Huston in 1945)."

04/14/1945. First Photographs of President Roosevelt's funeral. The coffin containing the remains of the late president moved from Washington Station to the Capitol, before the shocked crowd. (Please note: pando photo received by radio).

President-elect Lincoln honors the new state of Kansas on Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1861. Abraham Lincoln raises a flag with a new 34th star at Independence Hall, Philadelphia. At upper right, a man in a top hat sits in a tree for a better view (BSLOC_2018_6_20)

Arrival ceremony for the Prime Minister of Italy Amintore Fanfani,11:15AM. Arrival ceremonies for Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani of Italy. President John F. Kennedy, Prime Minister Fanfani, and others stand on reviewing platform at right; military honor guards stand at attention; members of the press stand in group at left. The Washington Monument is visible in the background. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.

Theodore Roosevelt being sworn in as President of the United States by Chief Justice Melville Fuller, Washington, D.C., USA, March 4, 1905

Inauguration of American War Memorial, Suresnes. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

World War I - Triumphal march of the 27th Division, U.S. Army, in New York, March 25th, 1919.

Volley by the firing squad at the dedication of Fifth Marine Division Cemetery on Iwo Jima. March 21, 1945.

President Woodrow Wilson speaking on behalf of Liberty Loans circa 1917.

The United States Marine Corps Color Guard (286)

Military ceremony , Military parades & ceremonies, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Bonus Army protesting on the steps of the Senate Wing of the Capitol. 10,000 marched against the adjournment of Congress before the Senate voted on the Bonus Bill. July 5, 1932.

President Eisenhower and VP Nixon together on the White House Inaugural parade pavilion. Jan. 20, 1953. - (BSLOC_2014_16_26)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Safety repayment I RS bumpers. The palace (house) of Landvoogd H.J. Van Mook to the Koningsplein-Noord in Batavia. November 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Grenadier Guards in Sydney. November 19, 1934.

Arrival ceremonies for Ramon Villeda Morales, President of Honduras, 10:40AM. Arrival ceremonies for President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales, attended by President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; attendees watch military honor guards perform a 21-gun salute. Also pictured: White House photographer, Captain Cecil Stoughton; Secretary to the Assistant Press Secretary, Barbara Gamarekian; White House Secret Service agent, Win Lawson. The Washington Monument is visible at left in background. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.

General Pershing's arrival, Washington. D.C. ca. between 1909 and 1932.

Vintage Photograph. Tomb of the unknown soldier. Frame 1.

State act - marching past the flags of the Wehrmacht. Hoffmann Photographs 1933 Adolf Hitler's official photographer, and a Nazi politician and publisher, who was a member of Hitler's intimate circle.

Military Reception at the White House, 6:00PM. Guests of a military reception at the White House watch a performance of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, 1st Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment (part of the Old Guard), on the South Lawn. The Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial are visible in the background. Washington, D.C.

Eagle Squadron Transfer To U.S. Command -- The Eagle Squadrons saluting as the stars and stripes is run up at the ceremonial handing over.The three famous American Eagle Squadrons 71,121, and 133 of fighter command since the first year of the war and have, during that time, destroyed 73½ enemy aircraft, were transferred to the command of the U.S. Army air cords today Sept. 29. They will now become the fourth fighter group of the Bight U.S. fighter command under the command Col. Edward Wharton An

Washington D.C.: April 8, 1932. WWI veterans of the Bonus Army stage a demonstration to grant them their bonus as Congress in turn struggles with a deficit.

Visit from the British General John Harding (not in the photo) to the Princess Julianakanne. He is welcomed by standard bearers.

Vintage Photograph. The Tomb of the Unkown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery. Frame 1.

Ghost Dance, Cheyennes & Arapahoes in Circle around Flagpole, Indian Congress of the Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition, by Adolph F. Muir, F.A. Rinehart, 1898

Vintage Photograph. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Changing of the Guard. Frame 3.

Appeal - Group leader Ernst speaks. Hoffmann Photographs 1933 Adolf Hitler's official photographer, and a Nazi politician and publisher, who was a member of Hitler's intimate circle.

Arrival ceremony for Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez, President of Chile, 11:15AM. Arrival ceremonies for President of Chile, Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez, on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Attendees watch military honor guards perform a 21-gun salute. The Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial are visible in background.

DN-SN-85-09404. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-SN-88-03708. Base: MC Logistics Base, Albany State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Aviation day military aviation at Kemajoran airport. Fly show. March 9, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Kemajoran, Dutch East Indies

DN-ST-86-03670. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

State Funeral of President Kennedy: Departure from the White House and Procession to the United States Capitol. The casket of President John F. Kennedy arrives at the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House; the flag-draped casket is borne by a horse-drawn caisson with honor guard attending. Jacqueline Kennedy stands at right with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. Standing behind Mrs. Kennedy: President Lyndon B. Johnson; First Lady Lady Bird Johnson; Steve Smith; Jean Kennedy Smith; Patricia Kennedy Lawford; Peter Lawford; Hugh D. Auchincloss; and White House Secret Service agent, Clint Hill. Riderless horse, Black Jack (led by Private First Class Arthur A. Carlson), stands in center. Honor guard pallbearers prepare to move casket, including: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James

Generals Dwight Eisenhower and Charles de Gaulle salute the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris. June 14, 1945. - (BSLOC_2014_15_237)

'D-Day Memorial Unveiled' -- 'In Rememberace' Field-Marshal Montgomery unveils the 'D-Day' Memorial at Portsmouth to-day, during the impressive ceremony.Field-Marshal Viscount Montgomery, unveiled a 'D-Day' Memorial at Portsmouth to-day (Sunday), to commemerate the fighting men who played a valient part in the invasion of Normandy four years ago to-day. Field Marshal Montgomery, recalled during the impressive ceremony, how a mighty armada of over 4,000 allied ships has set out from these shores to strike the blow which he described as "The beginning of the end". June 06, 1948.

Unveiling Barry Monument

Paris Greets Its Liberators. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

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