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Historical Military Meetings

Black and white images capturing formal military meetings and events, featuring officials in uniform discussing important matters, with a somber and serious atmosphere.

***** meets officers of HMAS Sydney during his brief convey greetings to the ship's officers and man of the ***** carrier. January 02, 1952.

The Air Force Meteorological Center (Lumetc). The renovation of the part of the Rossinibunker designated for the Lumetc. The eastern wing-at Hilversum was ready on 15 March 1965; It was immediately involved. On November 25 of the same year, the official opening of the renovated bunker took place by State Secretary for Defense / Klu J.J.F. Borghouts.in presence of O.A. The BDL Lieutenant General Wolff, Lieutenant General B.D. C. GIEBEL, prof.dr.w. Bleeker, hfd.dir KNMI he stated three telex nets and a facsimilet in operation. On the photo on the right Commodore kite G.W. De Zwaan and Links Colonel kite J.A. Ten pants.

Col. Mesick shaking hands, John F. Kennedy approaching , Ordnance industry, Armories, Military officers, Kennedy, John F. John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Promotion ceremony, White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) staff. Promotion ceremony for White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) officer in WHASA Chief George J. McNallys office. (L-R) WHASA Chief McNally; Anthony S. Suglia of WHASA; unidentified; Personal Physician to President Dwight D. Eisenhower General Howard McCrum Snyder.

Rhee Visits New Army Headquarters -- South Korean President Syngman Rhee is shown around the new Eighth Army Headquarters at Yongsan, Korea, by Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor on Sept. 18. The shift to new quarters was made recently so the former location, a school compound in Seoul, coul be returned to Seoul University officials. September 21, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Presentation of pin , Military personnel, Awards, Chamberlain, Samuel, 1895-1975. Samuel Chamberlain Photograph Negatives Collection

Bob Hope Gives His Autograph To Members Of The 2Nd Service Group, During His Entertainment Tour Somewhere In Iceland. 2 September 1943.

Anefo photo collection. Battle of Heiligerlee commemorated. Prince Bernhard receives an act of Mr. Dhr. A. Kloosterboer. 24 May 1968. Groningen (province), Heiligerlee

Fleet Admiral Leahy Attends Launching of DD Turner with William S. Newell and Captain R.S. Hitchcock, Bath, Maine. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

Photograph of Man Examining Another's Military Medal.

L to R Admiral J.W.M. Eaton, Capt H.J. Buchanan (Commander of the Sydney), Ald. P.D. Hills. January 7, 1953.

Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr. USN commander South Pacific force, is shown presenting the distinguished service cross to his chief of staff,Captain Miles R. Browning, USN. Captain Browning's citation says that his skillful planning was largely responsible for the rout of the Japanese in the Battle of Midway and for the success of the series of attacks made in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands. Wake Island and Marcus Island. March 05, 1943. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).

Sgd. Leader Gibbes - DSO, DFC & Bar of ***** being *****. January 16, 1944. (Photo by Baden Herbertson Mullaney/Fairfax Media).

Royal Air Force- Italy, the Balkans and South-east Europe, 1942-1945. Air Chiefs in conference at Vasto, during a visit to Italy by the Chief of the Air Staff. Left to right: Air Vice-Marshal H Broadhurst, Air Officer Commanding the Desert Air Force; Air Marshal Sir Arthur 'Mary' Coningham, Air Officer Commanding, North-West African Tactical Air Force (back to the camera); Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Mediterranean Air Command, and Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal, CAS.

Duke of Edinburgh - Anxious Father To Be - Attends Naval Show -- The Duke of Edinburgh (centre) arriving at the Royal Albert Hall through a Naval Guard of Honour.The Duke of Edinburgh, whose wife, Princess Elizabeth is expecting her baby this weekend, attended the Navy league display."Ship Ahoy" at the Royal Albert Hall, London, this afternoon (Saturday). November 13, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Marine Athletics Championships are held at the Marine Training Camp (Mokh) on the emergency road in Hilversum. Award ceremony by the commander of the Mokh, Captain-Ter-Zee J.C.A. Siliacus.

The Sergeant-at-arms (right) leads Bankstown building contractor Ray Fitzpatrick (left) to the bar of the House while an attendant holds open the chamber door. June 10, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. KLM. March 26, 1946

Frank Forde - Former Deputy Prime Minister Aust. - Also former Minister of the Army - Personality. January 14, 1946.

Mr. W. A. Harriman's Arrival. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Graduation at NATO Defense College in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

District Manager R Markland Malmö is thanked in the plenary hall and at the Swedish Defense Agency, Stockholm 1956 12 28.

Poll photo collection. Rijnvaart, report on life and work on board a Rijnschip. West-German customs officers control papers aboard the Damco 9 with skipper Anton Rieb in the middle. 25 April 1955. Germany, Emmerich, West Germany

Military Blood Center. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Brest, Transfer to French and Portuguese of 4 Patrol Craft. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Air Vice Marshal C R Carr, Air Officer Commanding No. 4 Group seated at his desk at Group Headquarters, Heslington Hall near York, with his Senior Air Staff Officer, Group Captain W A D Brook.

New Danish Representative to NATO. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Minister Romme to Grote Oost Makassar, Menado, Ambon, Flores, Surabaya. Dr. C.P.M. Romme is greeted at the airport of Surabaya by Colonel G.J. Vermeulen, Commander X-Brigade. 1 February 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

Anefo photo collection. Thirty thousandth ship in Rotterdam. Captain Le Coeffier receives bottle of gin. December 22, 1967. Rotterdam, South Holland

Squalus Commander In Navy Hospital -- Drawn and Haggard after his experience in the depths of the sea following his heroic rescue with 32 other members of the crew of the Submarine Squalus, which went down in 240 feet of water off the New Hamshire coast May 23rd, dieut. Oliver F. Naquin, commander of the ill-fated undersea craft, is shown being congratulated by Captain William Amsden for his patient leadership during the harrowing siege in the sunken vessel. Shown left to right, are: Capt. Amsde

German Peace Treaty Talks BeginGeneral Mark Clark, special deputy for the United States of America, Photographed at the conference in London to-day (Tuesday).The making of a peace treaty with Germany began in London to-day (Tuesday0 when the "special deputies", representing great Britain, the United States of America, Russia and France (who were appointed by their reign ministers ion New York last December) met at Lancaster house, St. James's. January 14, 1947.

DF-SN-86-08593. Base: Brooks Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of the ship Aquarius. General track is present, as well as the KNIL chapel. Tuesday morning at Tandjong Priok arrived the M.S. "Aquarius" with repayment thirds of the 2nd division; one detachment KNIL aviation. Forces and two detachments of naval scoops and marines. The army commander went first on board and maintained some time with the soldiers. 11 May 1948 . Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Goodwill Sheild For Annual Competition At The Honolulu Swimming Carnival called "Keo Nakama Meet"John Henricks will hand to Captain N.W. Smith, commander of Orient line S.S. "Orcades" on Friday (7th October) at 11a.m. a Sheild which Captain Smith will take to Honolulu to and will present on behalf of Messrs. Ive and Hendricks to the famous Hawaiian Coach, Sakamoto, who will receive it on behalf of the Hawaiian Swimming Club. The Seild is called the "hicks I've-Jon Henricks Sheild". October 8, 1955.

Symbolic of the Commonwealth are visiting RNZN first Naval Member and chief of the Naval Staff, Commodore F.A. Ballance, and Mrs. Ballance, with our own first member, Vice-Admiral Sir John Collins. July 04, 1952.

286-MP-FRA-6267_6268. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

ZKH Prins Bernhard brings a working visit as an Inspector General of the Royal Netherlands Air Force in the Group of Engineering and Material Guided Weapons in Hesepe (W-Germany) .links the commander of the GTMGW Lieutenant-Colonel W. Boom that the Prince is helpful in filling in from the guestbook.

The gatekeeper at Stockholm C.

Photograph of Two Men Shaking Hands and One Man Behind Holding a $100 War Bond.

Lieutenant General-Flyer a.j.w. Wijting (1925-1986).

Captain Frank A. Leamy presents 8th District Coast Guard Auxiliary Past Commodore Delmo L. Johnson, with a plaque in recognition of his service. "I desire to express to you my deep appreciation for services you have given to the Coast Guard Auxiliary," states Captain Frank A. Leamy USCG (right), Commander, 8th Coast Guard District, as he presents 8th District Coast Guard Auxiliary Past Commodore Delmo L. Johnson, with a plaque in recognition of his service, during the District Auxiliary board meeting at the Coast Guard Barracks on Lake Pontchartrain recently. Captain Leamy also cited Johnson, of Dallas, for progress and expansion of the Coast Guard Auxiliary during his tenure of office. L. J. Trudeau, of New Orleans, succeeds Johnson as District Commodore.

Menzes & Scott & Rid. August 22, 1953.

James Forrestal Visits Captain A.R. Marron, Manager, Boston, Massachusetts. Administrative History of the First Naval District in World War II

Anefo photo collection. German Defense Minister in our country. Franz Josef Strauss with minister Ir. C. Staf. March 15, 1957

Anefo photo collection. Decorations Belgian embassy. March 19, 1948

Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall -- His majesty the king, being greeted by Sir Ian Fraser, when he arrived at the Royal Albert Hall this evening. H.R.H. Princess Margaret, wearing a white spotted dress, is seen behind his Majesty.His majesty the king attended the Festival of Remembrance, organised by the British Legion, at the Royal Albert Hall, London, this evening (Saturday). Taking part in the festival were members of the newly-formed parachute Medical team, specially formed to render aid to casualties not easily reached by ground parties. More than 300 Air Force men and women gave a realistic display of the working and recreational sides of service life, and members of a W.A.A.F. physical training team gave a gymnastic display. November 6, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Major Gen Burston. April 14, 1942.

Award Orange Nassau by Captain at sea of the technical service ir. J.A.W.C. Welder

Allies Meet In Berlin To Sign Four-Power Pact -- General Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, signing the pact in Berlin.General Eisenhower, Field Marshal Montgomery, Marshal Zhukov and General de Latter de Tassigny, representing the four major Powers,. met in Berlin and signed a four-power pact regarding the defeat of Germany and subsequent control. June 7, 1945. (Photo by Plant News Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of award to pilot helper (people who helped American and English pilots in hiding). November 21, 1946

Emergency Mass Feeding, Fort Dix, New Jersey 1954 , Civil defense. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Korea volunteers at Schiphol. December 10, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Marshall Space Flight Center Director Wernher von Braun presents General J.B. Medaris with a new golf bag. General Medaris, (left) was a Commander of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama during 1955 to 1958.

Anefo photo collection. Prime Minister Karamanlis van Greece visits Saloniki; General Gratros is listening to Karamanlis reason. September 4, 1974. Greece

Operation 'Alert' 1954 , Maps, Civil defense. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

DN-SN-85-07364. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Nuremberg (Germany), 03/09/1946. Nuremberg process. In the image, former Field Marshal Herman Goering appears carrying his blanket to protect himself from the cold in the Hall of Justice.

Anefo photo collection. Price Aviation Journalism awarded to Mr. Henri Hegener in The Hague. General sheek handed the price. November 8, 1963. The Hague, South Holland

Rear Admiral C.E. Olsen presents a check to Rear Admiral F. T. Kenner for the Coast Guard Welfare Fund. Coast Guard Welfare Fund got a #3,160 boost today (Jan. 13) when Rear Admiral C.E. Olsen, (right) commandant of the 14th Naval District, presented a check for that amount to Rear Admiral F. T. Kenner, commander of the 14th Coast Guard District. The check was presented as result of the 1955 14th Naval District Combined Charity Drive which ended with a whopping $220,000 to be distributed to eight local charity organizations.

Rear Adm. Laverne S. Severance, commander, Naval Base, Seattle, speaks during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42). Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Colonel B. R. P. F. Hasselman at Schiphol back to Prague. March 9, 1950. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Latest U.S. Army Clothing & Equipment Exhibition. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Lt. Gen. Issac D. White (right) former CC, X US Corps, is presented the United Nations plague by general Otto P. Weyland, acting cinofe and CG, Feaf, during ceremony at ***** Tokyo, Japan. Lt. Gen. White ***** to the United States for his ***** as CG, second Army. August 14, 1953. (Photo by Sgt. Robert S. Leonard, US Army Photograph).

Anefo photo collection. Brandmeester Nymeier leaves the service. December 20, 1949

Anefo photo collection. Offer Gift Dutch Secondment United Nations in Oirschot. From Links Colonel G. H. Christians, Lieutenant Colonel W. D. H. Eekhout, $. October 25, 1956. Oirschot

Fifth Air Force Headquarters, Korea -- Maj. Gen. Frank F. Everest, Commanding General of Fifth Air Force, right, is shown with Gov. Thomas E. Dewey while attending a combat briefing at the Joint Operations Center of Fifth Air Force while in Korea. July 10, 1951. (Photo by U. S. Air Force Photo).

Col. C.H. Deitrick , Ordnance industry, Armories, Military officers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Anefo photo collection. General Dijkstra says goodbye as the governor of Amsterdam. General Dijkstra and General L. E. Hinrich. October 27, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Minister of War A.H.J.L.Fievez presents posthume distinctions in the Rolzaal of the Binnenhof in The Hague. Presentation of the pilot's cross at a survivor of aircraft telegraphician size A E. Sisslngh. March 11, 1948. The Hague

Attacked Plane Home -- A Belgian Sabena aircraft which was shot up by an MIG-15 jet fighter near the Austrian-Judge frontier on Thursday, was blown back to Brussels yesterday. Here is the British second pilot, First Officer Douglas Wilson, who landed the aircraft, being interviewed on his arrival at Brussels. A Belgium Sabena aircraft shot up by an M16-15 jet fighter near the Austrian-Yogoslav frontier,was flown back to Brussels the other day. Here British second pilot. First Officer Douglas Wilson, who landed the aircraft, is being interviewed. June 7, 1954.

Col. P.W. Scheidecker , Military officers. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Officer speaking at dedication of Watertown Arsenal laboratories , Military parades & ceremonies, Military officers, Building dedications, Public speaking, Podiums, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Brig. Gen. Nathan F. Twining, Commanding General Of The 13Th Af At Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides (Left) And His Chief Of Staff, Colonel Glen C. Jamison Shortly After Their Recue By A Navy Pby Somewhere In The Coral Sea. Gen. Twining And His Combat Flight

British Admiral Pays New York Visit - Commodore F.G. Reinicke, USN, (right), ***** Director of New York, indicates points of ***** in the vast harbor layout to Admiral Sir James F. Somerville, head of the British Admiralty delegation to the United States, as they examine the huge map of the harbor in Commodore Reinicke's office. Admiral Somerville made his first official visit to New York Nov. 28 since assuming his present post on Oct. 28, and was a guest of Commodore Reinicke on a tour of the harbor facilities aboard a Coast Guar cutter. November 28, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Charles Lindbergh and Arvid Flory in conversation, 1933 Charles Lindbergh visiting F 2 Roslagens flying fleet, 1933. Lindbergh and Arvid Flory in conversation.

Navy Secretary Visits Pacific War Front. Secretary of the Navy Forrestal (left) and Admiral Chester W. Nimitz alight from a plane at Saipan on an inspection tour of the forward Pacific bases. Secretary Forrestal went ashore on bloody Iwo Jima from the flagship of Vice Admiral R. K. Turner, the Navy announced.

Varied Interests Discusses - Airpower and prayer power are the topics of conversation as his Eminence Francis Cardinal Spellman confers with Maj. Gen. Ralph F. Stearley outside the Okinawa headquarters of the Twentieth Air Force. Military vicar for the armed forces, Cardinal Spellman spent a day talking with combat personnel throughout the island. January 07, 1952. (Photo by USAF Photo).

Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh meet on a bridge of a higher command from the Air Force Charles Lindberg and Anne Morrow Lindberg meet on the jetty of Air Force Manager Eric Virgin. Time period 1933. UR: F2 collection, from reprone negative. F2 FM 581. Ur Air Force Museum's image archive.

Korea V.C. Collects His Pay. Private William Speakman (right), *****. January 29, 1952.

Royal Air Force- the Air Training Corps, 1941-1945. Air Chief Marshal Sir C S Burnett, the newly-appointed Commandant, Central Command, ATC, at his desk at Central Command Headquarters, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. He was previously Chief of the Air Staff of the Royal Australian Air Force.

United Nations Central Assembly Continues Third session In New York.Assembly President Herbert Vere Evatt, Australia's Minister for External Affairs (Left) with two distinguished visitors to the opening meeting of the second part of the session, Bernard Baruch (centre) and Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Admiral Nimitz has just been appointed Plebiscite Administrator for Jammu and Kashmir.Of the original 75-point agenda 19 items held over when the First part of the session adjourned in Paris. These items include: Question of France Spain; Question of the disposal of the former Italian colonies; establishment of a United Nations Guard Force; and promotion of international cooperation. April 05, 1949. (Photo by Official United Nations Photo).

General (GEN) Robert T. March presents a memorial plaque to retired GEN James H. Howard, a World War II air mission Medal of Honor winner, during a reunion banquet held in honor of a US Air Force Medal of Honor recipients. Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

RAAF For Malta.L to R: Sq Ld G.T. Newstead, Wing Cmdr B. Eaton C.O. Sq Leader K. Andrews. June 27, 1952. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fairfax Media).

Anefo photo collection. Hie Holland England / Anefo London series. Major Ir. Berdenis van Berlekom, Chef Aviation Office Flyer Lieutenant B. Tammes Coastal Command office Arlington House. 1943. Britain, London

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Anefo photo collection. Honoring the Belgian Pilot H. Brevelet which made a successful emergency in Eindhoven and saved a few children. February 3, 1955. Eindhoven

Air Vice Marshal A.L. Walters, ***** Air Commodore W.H. Garing, Mrs. Garing. July 22, 1955. (Photo by Vivian Jenkins).

United Services Organization Director Salvador C. Pena presents the trophy for outstanding soldier in the Philippines to SFC Benigno Pineda. With Pineda is BGEN James Foss. The presentation is being made during the annual USO Six-Star Salute at the U.S. Embassy. Base: Manila Country: Philippines

State Funeral of President Kennedy: Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) present Black Jack's caparison (saddle, bridle, blanket, sword, boots, and spurs) to Assistant Military Aide, Lt. Col. James M. Connell. Members of the Old Guard deliver to the White House the saddle, bridle, blanket, sword, boots, and spurs of Black Jack, the riderless horse from the funeral procession of President John F. Kennedy. Chief Warrant Officer John C. McKinney (right), of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), hands an item to Assistant Military Aide, Lieutenant Colonel James M. Connell (left). Private First Class Arthur A. Carlson stands in background. Library, White House, Washington, D.C.

DN-SN-86-03507. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger meets with General Bernard Rogers, Commander in CHIEF, U.S. European Command. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A recent Picture of Sweden's New King Gustav VI Who is 68, one of The Oldest Monarchs Ever to Ascend The Throne. he is Seen inspecting A Military Vehicle at A Recent Exhibition of Army Equipment. he took The Oath on Monday (today). is Eldest Son of Gustav VI Who Died Oct 29 Age 1992. October 30, 1950. (Photo by Fox Photos)

Col. Mesick and group , Ordnance industry, Armories, Military parades & ceremonies, Military officers, Awards, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

DN-SN-85-03120. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral William F. Halsey speaks on position of U.S. Naval forces in Pacific at Army-Navy Conference in Los Angeles, California

Air Force-Soldiers of the 4th Air Guard Group of the Air Guard Agency (KLD) in Alkmaar pause.

DM-SN-85-08890. Base: Garden City State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. A bald man with glasses (right) speaks with an air force officer. A plane behind them. 1945. Rotterdam, South Holland

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