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Historic Military Presentations

Black and white images of notable military award presentations and ceremonies, featuring various dignitaries and military leaders.

Anefo photo collection. returning Helder Fairwind 1986 exercise distant East; Minister Defense De Ruiter aboard HR. MS. "De Ruyter". 19 June 1986. Den Helder
Anefo photo collection. returning Helder Fairwind 1986 exercise distant East; Minister Defense De Ruiter aboard HR. MS. "De Ruyter". 19 June 1986. Den Helder
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Elsevier photo collection. 100 Papua's petition offer Wlllen Indonesian embassy Hague. ran fight delegates extend. name not, therefore, Indonesians battle Papuans. police flag main uproar urban desk. August 23, 1965. Hague
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DN-SN-85-03121. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Anefo photo collection. Raissen disarmament advisor Paul Nitze (R) Netherlands government inform SDI, i.g.M. Prime Minister Lubbers, Eekelen (Defense) /. 26 February 1987. Netherlands
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The expansion of the spontaneous strikes in September 1969 extended to the Ruhr area. The photo shows the strike action in the Ruhr area, Germany, Europe
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Soldiers of 11 Geniebattaljon at Audience at Pope Paul VI, in the aftermath of their stay in Italy in the context of the Humanitarian Operation Aqua Vita.
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US Marshals remove Vietnam War Protesters from the Pentagon during massive anti-war demonstration, 10/21/1967, Photo by US Army Signal Corps, GG Vintage Images
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Chaplains of various faiths conduct an ecumenical service at the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum during Fleet Week activities. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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930204-D-2987S-007. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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State Funeral of President Kennedy: White House, post funeral Reception. Jacqueline Kennedy and Senator Edward M. Kennedy (Massachusetts) greet guests during a reception at the White House, following the state funeral of President John F. Kennedy; Mrs. Kennedy shakes hands with President of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, Sir Patrick Dean. Also pictured: Under Secretary for Political Affairs for the UN, Dr. Ralph Bunche; Managing Director of the UN Special Fund, Paul G. Hoffman; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; Air Force Aide to President Kennedy, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh. Red Room, White House, Washington, D.C.
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President Kennedy departs the White House for Andrews Air Force Base; White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) staff and Kenneth P. O'Donnell outside White House, 3:00PM. President John F. Kennedy walks with Special Assistant to the President Kenneth P. O'Donnell to a United States Marine Corps helicopter on the South Lawn of the White House, Washington, D.C. Following President Kennedy are (L-R) Press Secretary Pierre Salinger; Naval Aide to the President Tazewell Shepard, Jr.; Secret Service agent Gerald Jerry Behn. The helicopter will transport the President and his party to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, where they will depart for New York.
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DM-SN-85-02836. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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French Minister of Defense Charles Hernu prepares to board his plane after a visit to the United States. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Inspection tour of NASA installations: Houston, Texas, motorcade, address at Rice University, 9:34AM. President John F. Kennedy (right, at lectern) delivers remarks at Rice University regarding the nations efforts in space exploration. Seated on speakers platform: Director of Operations for Project Mercury, Dr. Walter C. Williams; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr.; chief scientific adviser to the Ministry of Defence of Great Britain, Sir Solly Zuckerman; Chancellor of Rice University, Dr. Carey Croneis; Governor of Texas, Price Daniel; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Mayor of Houston, Lewis Cutrer; President of Rice University, Dr. Kenneth S. Pitzer. Also pictured: Secretary to the Assistant Press Secretary, Barbara Gamarekian; White House Secret Service agents, Gerald A. Jerry Behn, Dave Grant, Joe Paolella, Bob Burke, and Emory Roberts. Members of the press sit at left in background; spectators
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Mrs. Lewis B. Puller, sponsor, and CDR Ralph K. Martin, commanding officer, at the podium during the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile frigate USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG-23). Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Committee listen during the public hearing, Colonel Lynn Guenther (ret), an early director of operations for Malmstrom's refueling group, takes the stage to present his arguments for keeping Malmstrom's twelve remaining KC-135 tankers here instead of shifting them to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. Seated around him at the table from left to right, Montana's Governor Marc Racicot, Senators Max Baucus and Conrad Burns, Congressman Pat Williams and Commissioners Kling, Davis and Cox. Base: Malstrom Air Force Base State: Montana (MT) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Military assistants attend the National Prayer Service being held at the National Cathedral in honor of George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Presentation of the 1961 Collier Trophy, 11:30AM. Major Robert M. White (U.S. Air Force) delivers remarks upon receiving the 1961 Robert J. Collier Trophy; President John F. Kennedy presented the trophy to four X-15 pilots on behalf of the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). Trophy recipient, Commander Forrest S. Petersen (U.S. Navy), stands at left (in white uniform). West Wing Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle prime crew members Robert Crippen, left, pilot, and John Young, center, commander, along with backup crewman Richard Truly, study forecasts of weather conditions for launch of the maiden flight of STS-1, Americas first reusable space transportation system.
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White House staffers. United States Naval officer identified in photographer's log as Chief Broulette stands in driveway next to car. South Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.
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DN-SN-85-07036. Base: Portsmouth State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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The Saluting base in Mall. watching the March Past, left to right, Mr. C. R. Attlee, the Prime Minister Mr. Winston Churchill, Mr. MacKenzie King Prime Minister of Canada, and Field-Marshal Smuts: behind are the Duchess of Kent and her daughter, Princess Alexandra. June 08, 1946. (Photo by Reuterphoto).
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DF-SC-86-12765. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Anefo photo collection. Press conference on NATO exercise "Atlantic-Lion" of the Army. V.l.n.r. Lieutenant General Loos (Commander 1e Army Corps), Lieutenant General Roos (Commander) and General Major Cohen (National Territorial Commander). June 27, 1983
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Communication of the GW frigate Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (1976-2001) by H.M. Koningin Juliana
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Trip to Mexico: Motorcade with President Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (JBK), President of Mexico Adolfo López Mateos and wife Eva Mateos, 11:45AM. Spectators throw confetti from a roof along the route of President John F. Kennedys motorcade to Los Pinos, the official residence of the President of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos. Mexico City, Mexico.
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Retired ADM Arleigh Burke holds his hand over his heart as the national anthem is played during the commissioning of the ship named in his honor, the guided missile destroyer USS ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51). Base: Norfolk State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Veterans Day Salute Awards
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DN-SN-86-01262. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Anefo photo collection. Debate in the House of Representatives about possible excesses at military actions in Indonesia in the 1941 1948 the young. March 25, 1969
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DN-SN-89-00505. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, left, congratulates Paul H. Nitze, a member of the U.S. delegation to Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT), after presenting him with the Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Medal. Tucker has served in his position since 1969. His wife and other members of his family are attending the Pentagon ceremony. Nitze also served as assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, secretary of the Navy, and deputy secretary of defense. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A joint services color guard displays state flags during the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Capitol dome and the Washington Monument are visible in the background. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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MARS ATTACKS! (1996), directed by TIM BURTON.
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Members of the Chinese delegation from the People's Republic of China are given a tour of Sea World. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard Zaire President Moboetoe; Prince Bernhard inspects honorary guard. August 12, 1973. Zaire
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930512-D-9880W-259. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DF-ST-86-03860. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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DN-SN-87-00400. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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US Navy CHIEF Photographer's Mate Mark Reinhard passes out US Navy patches and postcards to Russian children visiting the Little Star Shipyard Museum. PHC Reinhard, attached to the Fleet Imaging Command Atlantic Combat Camera Unit is travel through Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakstan documenting portions of the Cooperative Threat Reduction agreements. All ballistic submarines dismantlement is currently occurring at Little Star shipyard located in Severodvinsk, Russia. Little Star is located on Yagry Island on the banks of the Dvina river on the coast of the White Sea. Base: Severodvinsk Country: Russia (RUS)
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010619-D-2987S-028. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)