Mid-20th Century Military Meetings

Images of formal military gatherings, showcasing officers in uniform during ceremonies and discussions, emphasizing camaraderie and respect.

Army Minister Francis meets officers of HMAS Sydney during his brief visit to Kure to convey greetings to the ship's officers and men of the Australian aircraft carrier. January 02, 1952.

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

SHAPE Indoor Exercise. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Photograph of Four Men (Two in Military Uniform) Talking.

Retirement ceremony for Lt. Charles J. Langello, Office of the Naval Aide. Retirement Ceremony for the Assistant to the Naval Aide to the President Lieutenant Charles J. Langello at the White House, Washington, D.C. A United States Navy officer congratulates Lieutenant Langello during his retirement ceremony.

Army Minister Francis meets officers of HMAS Sydney during his brief visit to Kure to convey greetings to the ship's officers and men of the Australian aircraft carrier. January 02, 1952.

French-American Agreement Signed on Airplane. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Admiral Carney Visits NATO College. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Presentation of the Royal Award Admiral Maas

Ridgeway Hands Over: At the ceremony General Ridgeway and General Gruenther shake hands. With them is the secretary General of the North Atlantic treaty organisation, Lord Ismay.At a ceremony held in Paris yesterday, General Ridgeway handed over his authority as supreme commander, allied powers Europe, to his successor General Gruenther.Gruenther was formerly chief of staff to both General Ridgeway and General Eisenhower before him. June 25, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Major General Robert B. Williams Presents An Award To A Member Attached To Hdq., 1St Bomb Division, During A Ceremony Somewhere In England. 31 May 1944.

They Protect the Waterfront. U.S. and British Government officials talk over mutual problems of protecting shipment of arms and supplies to the fighting fronts at the Coast Guard Port Security Conference which closes a four day session in the Interdepartmental Auditorium today (Thursday - March 30th). Left to right, Lt. Col. F. A. Kreidel of the Army Transportation Corps, Commander W. L. Bates, British Security Coordination, and Capt. Norman B. Hall, USCG, chief of the Coast Guard Port Security Division. Captains of the Ports from Coast Guard bases in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and principal port cities of continental United States attended the meeting.

Prince Bernhard Visits NATO College, Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Information and Publications Maine, 1957 , Civil defense, DCPA Staff College. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

They Protect the Waterfront. U.S. and British Government officials talk over mutual problems of protecting shipment of arms and supplies to the fighting fronts at the Coast Guard Port Security Conference which closes a four day session in the Interdepartmental Auditorium today (Thursday - March 30th). Left to right, Lt. Col. F.A. Kreidel of the Army Transportation Corps, Commander W.L. Bates, British Security Coordination, and Capt. Norman B. Hall, USCG, chief of the Coast Guard Port Security Division. Captains of the Ports from Coast Guard bases in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and principal port cities of continental United States attended the meeting.

SHAPE Medical Conference. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Israeli Generals Avraham Yoffe, Chaim Bar Lev and Chief of Staff Haim Laskov1961

DN-SN-85-07365. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

'Man of Peace' Succumbs to Force -- Hurriedly dressing Garry Davis, former -American airman who renounced-his United States Citizenship to become a 'World Citizen' for peace, is escorted from his camp in the precincts of the Palais du Chaillot, Present meeting place of the United Nations. Davis, claiming to be 'World Citizen No. 1', was removed from his tent outside the Palais by police, who later released him but advised him not to return to United Nations international territory. Police acted at the request of U.N. officials. September 18, 1948.

Opening of new buildings at army of Oirschot by State Secretary G.H.J.M. Peijnenburg. Brigadegeneral G. De Kleyn (right) and General Major L. Kuyper (left).

Photographs depicting military activities in France, May - June 1940. Included photographs of Rommel, Guderian, Dreuz, Bottcher, Italian General Garaboldi, Lucie Rommel, shots of Rommel with Hitler. Photographs of equipment and troops arriving and in action, from the personal collection of Rommel.

The Queen's Commissioner in the province of Overijssel Ir. J.B.G.M. Ridder De van der Schueren visits the airbase of Twenthe.

Anefo photo collection. Captain Rutter. 13 February 1947

Retirement ceremonies for SDC Enrique S. M. Aflague, USN (prints only). Retirement ceremony for US Navy Steward Chief Petty Officer, Enrique S. M. Aflague (right). Naval Aide to the President, Commander Tazewell Shepard, reads a statement at left. Naval Aide's office, East Wing, White House, Washington, D.C.

American And French Dignitaries, Representing Their Respective Governments, Stood In The Drizzling, Cold Rain At Air Transport Command'S Base, Orly Field, Paris, France, To Witness The Dramatic Lowering Of The American Flag When The Airfield Was Turned Ov

Major General Paul L. Williams (Left), Poses With Colonel Jones And Colonel Richards Of The 9Th Troop Carrier Command After Presenting Each The Legion Of Merit, During A Ceremony Somewhere In England. 11 November 1944.

Anefo photo collection. Ex President General Aramburoe on Palace Soestdijk received by Prince Bernhard. November 26, 1962. Soestdijk, Utrecht

General D. D. Eisenhower's Arrival in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Farewell H.C. Van der Molen, Mr Van der Molen talked to his observer Mr De Jong. July 14, 1966

Legion of Merit Awarded to Coast Guard Skipper. Coast Guard Lieut. Ralph Burns (right) of Ketchikan, Alaska, is presented the Legion of Merit Medal by Coast Guard Capt. F.A. Zeusler (left), commanding officer of the Alaskan Coast Guard District, in ceremonies at Ketchikan. Coast Guard Commander G.F. Hicks (center), Ketchikan base commander, witnessed the presentation. The award was made by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox on behalf of the President. The medal was awarded for "exceptionally meritorious conduct" during an action in North Pacific waters in which the U.S. Coast Guard cutter McLane, with Lieutenant Burns in command, eliminated a Japanese submarine with depth charges. It was the first Jap sub sunk in Alaskan waters.

Anefo photo collection. Eisenhower in Amsterdam. Civic hall of the palace on the dam. General Eisenhower flanked by Prime Minister Schermerhorn and Mayor De Boer. 1945. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. People who work on the cabinet of the Minister President. December 28, 1945

Coast Guard Officers Decorated for Bravery during New York Harbor Munitions Fire. New York, N.Y..In ceremonies at Third Naval District Coast Guard Headquarters, Rear Admiral Stanley V. Parker, District Coast Guard Officer presents Legion of Merit Medal to Lt. Comdr. John T. Stanley of 411 Bement Avenue, West New Brighton, Staten Island, New York, and the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Lt. Comdr. Arthur F. Pfister of 86-24 234th Street, Bellerose, Long Island, New York. These Coast Guard officers were cited for exceptionally meritorious and courageous conduct during fire-fighting operations aboard a merchant vessel loaded with explosives, thus preventing an explosion which would have done incalculable damage to other vessels and vital installations in the New York harbor. Left to right: Lt. Comdr. Stanley - Lt. Comdr. Pfister - Rear Admiral Stanley V. Parker.

American Service Chiefs; Generals George H. Decker and Elbert L. Ford -- Photographed attending the Senate Armed Services Committee investigating the Korean ammunition shortage are Lt. Gen. George H. Decker and Major-Gen. Elbert L. Ford (right) who is Chief of Ordnance, U.S. Army. January 01, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press).

Eisenhower And Monty Meet In Paris - General Eisenhower (right) shaking hands with Field-Marshal Viscount Montgomery after the arrival of the Supreme Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty forces here. Their meeting took place at the Hotel Raphael. Figure partly hidden is that of Lt. Col. Costa de Beauregarde, the Field Marshal's aide.General Eisenhower is making a tour of the United Pact nations whose armies he will command. January 08, 1951.

Photograph of Two Men (One a Rear Admiral).

Anefo photo collection. Trial run and transfer "Spolesto". March 6, 1958

National Museum of Warsaw. Gen. Dwight David Eisenhower, commander-in-chief of the United States armed forces in Europe, visits the exhibition 'Warsaw Accuses' in the company of e. g. gen. Marian Spychalski - guests in the so-called Museum Hall’. Wytwórnia Filmowa. Agencja Fotograficzna (Łódź ; 1945-?), photographer

Vice Admiral Sir H D Pridham-whipell, Vice Admiral Commanding Dover. 20 April 1943, Dover. Vice Admiral Sir Henry Pridham-Whippell, KCB, CVO, with his Secretary, Paymaster Commander H Prevett, OBE, RN.

Rear Admiral Robert B. Carney, USN, (Center) smiles with good reason as he permits the young man on the left to pin on his collar the two Stars designating his new rank. Reason: The Younk man is his Son, first Lieutenant R.B. Carney Jr., a Marine Corps Paratrooper. The father and Son, with Admiral W.F. Halsey, USN, Commander South Pacific force, at right, are Shown at Adm. Halsey's Headquarters, where the Ceremony took place. Rear Adm. Carney, Formerly in command of a light cruiser, is new Chief of Staff to Adm. Halsey. October 20, 1943. (Photob by Official U.S. Navy Photo)

Anefo photo collection. Royal Dutch Hunter Association 50 Years O.A. Prince Bernhard. January 11, 1954

Italian And Allied Forces Sign Military Armistice - Lieutenant General Aldo Castillani, the representative of the Italian Government, shakes hands with General Dwight D. Eisenhower of the U.S. Army, Allied Commander in Chief in the North African theater, after signing the armistice that ended hostilities between Italy and the Allies. Major General Walter B. Smith, Chief of Staff to General Eisenhower, at the extreme left, holds the armistice document in his hand. The signing took place at advanced headquarters of the Allied forces in Sicily. October 24, 1943.

Mrs. Victor Coppleson, Lt-Commander Charles Reid, Rear-Admiral S. P. Ginder at the Party for officers of the visiting US Task Force aboard RAN flagship HMAS Shropshire, last night. May 21, 1947.

Sir Roden Cutler - Early Scenes - Personalities. January 04, 1944.

Coast Guard Officers Become Rear Admirals. Promoted to the rank of rear admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard, Commodore Joseph F. Farley, left, and Captain Philip B. Eaton, center, are sworn into their new offices by Vice Admiral Russell R. Waesche, Commandant of the Coast Guard. Both officers are on duty at Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Rear Admiral Farley, of R.F.D. 2, Seminary Road, Seminary Hill, Alexandria, Va., is Assistant Chief of Operations, and Rear Admiral Eaton, of Klingle Road and Porter Street, Rock Creek Park, Washington, is Assistant Engineer-in-Chief.

Gen. MacArthur , Armories, Military parades & ceremonies, Military officers, MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Celebration of the 75th anniversary of the depot Return goods to Woerden. Offer through the local middle class of a tile tableau with a representation of the castle of Woerden.

Anefo photo collection. Mr. M. Cohen 65 years of carrier MWO, during the reception Lieutenant General F. van Veen congratulates the jubilee. July 13, 1965

Military countries.

Army Nurse Lt. Lucella Vraa 221 Wright Ave., Darby, PA., of The 8168th Army hospital, Major General William E. Shambora, Affe surgeon General, Francis Cardinal Spellman and Major Elizabeth L. Flavelle 716 Washington Street, Easton PA., Chief nurse of the hospital, during the Cardinal, visit to the hospital in Yokohama, Japan. January 01, 1953. (Photo by Anthony Triolo, U.S. Army).

Awarding of medals..

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.

Farewell reception of General-Major kite H.F.C. Holtz at the Inspector-General Klu, Prince Bernhard in the Zwaluwenberg, Hilversum.

The Marines Corps exists 299 years and traditionally the Corporation Birthday with curses starts at Crooswijk cemetery and on Oostplein. After ceremonies, a reception follows, probably at the headquarters of the Marine Corps (HKKM) on Westplein 12 in Rotterdam.

Duke of Kent in chair at Sailors' Society Dinner - The Duke of Kent inspecting young sailors on his arrival. With the Duke is Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey.H.R.H. the Duke of Kent, K.G., took the chair at the Anniversary Festival Dinner of the British Sailors' Society at the Dorchester Hotel, London, W., last night. November 09, 1938. (Photo by Topical Press).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Prime Minister Beel and Minister Side visit Sumatra. Prime Minister Beel maintains itself with an officer. The company is in a spare departure with Rattan armchairs. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photograph of President Truman Congratulating the Flight Crew of The Truculent Turtle at the White House.

Standing Group & N. Atlantic Council Meet, Oct 28, 1952. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Camp David, Change of Command Ceremony (no President Kennedy). Unidentified officer of the United States Navy speaks before a group of military and civilian observers during a ceremony marking a change of command of the President's retreat at Camp David. Naval Aide to the President Captain Tazewell T. Shepard sits at right in background. Camp David, Frederick County, Maryland.

Graham Looks At Stassen - Brig. Gen. Wallace H. Graham (right), President Truman's Personal Physician, looks toward a smiling Harold E. Stassen (left) as the latter leaves a senate hearing room today after testifying that Graham was "Not Truthful" in a recent statement of his commodity trading. January 09, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

General Gruenther To Be New N.A.T.O Supreme Commander In Europe.Gen. Ridgway (left) with his successor - Gen. Gruenther as a conference in Paris immediately after the announcement.It is announced from N,A.T.O. headquarters in Paris that General Gruenther will succeed General Ridgway as Supreme North Atlantic Commander in Europe. Gen. Ridgway, aged 58, is being called to the U.S. to replace Gen.Collins a U,S.Army Chief of Staff. Gen. Gruenther, aged 54has been serving as Chief of Staff to Gen.Ridgway 2 at S.H.A.P.E. May 14, 1953.

Volunteer Coastal Patrol - Skipper V.A.S. Bruce.First mate W.R. Sanne at the controls of the Silver Cloud. March 27, 1939.

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of awards by Prince Bernhard (Mr. van der Koers) in Maastricht. December 9, 1947. Maastricht

Australian High Commissioner Inspects "Vengeance"Sir Thomas White, the High Commissioner for Australia, Accompanied by Lady White and two of their daughters, Lilian and Judith, inspected the Aircraft Carrier Vengeance at Plymouth Yesterday January 6, 1953.Sir Thomas Expressed Australia's Appreciation to the admiralty for having made Vengeance available on loan for the new Aircraft-Carrier Melbourne with the latest Equipment for jet Aircraft operations.Photo Shows: The Commissioner of HMAS Vengeance, Captain H.M. Burrell, R.A.N. (left), receives from Sir Thomas White a Silver model of a Kangaroo, now the ***** Mascot. January 21, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

Anefo photo collection. Signing of the Armistice Agreement on October 14, 1946 in the British Consulate General in Batavia. From left to right: Schermerhorn, Lord Killearn and Sutan Sjahrir. October 14, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Opening transistor laboratory lets.op 10 May 1962 by the commander Lets, the Lieutenant-Colonel-kite J.H. Coppens the transistor laboratory officially opened. In his speech, the Superb O. Memorized that this laboratory has been established by study, an inventive spirit, teamwork and a great interest in the work on the part of Captain Seckel and his policies. A laboratory in this form is the only in the Lande and it means a rich experience in the field of own development for the LETS. The welcome announcement to be able to do that in this achievement the chef of the Air Force Staff had found a satisfaction assessment to the SGT 1 J.Frieling and the SGT'n J. Krale and T.W. of Thorn.

Watching The First Take Off Of Raf Planes From An Airfield Built For The Raf By U.S. Army Engineers At Harrington, England Are, Left To Right: Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris, Lt. General Ira C. Eaker, Air Vice Marshal H.K. Thorold And Major General O

Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard visits his position of Inspector General of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Airline Troups command in Nijmegen.Hier informs the prince about the ins and outs in the kitchen.

ENGLAND-Col Herbert B. Wright (left) Chief of Professional Services, 8th AF, in charge of evacuation treatment; and Brig Gen Malcolm C. Grow, Surgeon of the 8th AF, examine the heating bag developed by Gen Grow.

Pacific Chiefs Bid Fare Well -- General Matthew B. Ridgway, Commandeer in Chief, Far East (right) bids farewell to Admiral Arthur W. Radford, USN, (left) Commander in Chief, Pacific and U.S. Pacific Fleet, upon the departure of Admiral Radford from Haneda Air Base, 21 October, to return to his headquarters in Hawaii.Admiral Radford said, on the completion of his inspection tour of Far East military units, "****** stronger today in Korea than ever before and we can do anything we want to there". October 23, 1951. (Photo by Official US Navy Photograph).

Army Chiefs -- New And Retiring -- Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower (left) retiring chief of staff of the U.S. Army, shakes hands with Gen. Omar Bradley, his successor, at National Press club luncheon today at which Eisenhower bid farewell to the Washington press corps. Gen. Bradley will replace Eisenhower Saturday. February 05, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

SHAPE Handover Ceremony (Handover of SHAPE Command). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Visit of US Chiefs of Staff to Uniforce HG at Fontainebleau. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

General Eichelberger at Reception.Lieut-General Robert L. Eichelberger (left) with Lord Mayor Ald. E.C. O'Dea at the civic reception given to the General at the Town Hall to-day. April 29, 1952. (Photo by Ronald Leslie Stewart/Fairfax Media).

Greek Military Leaders at SHAPE. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Elsevier photo collection. Captain-Ter Sea C.W. Slot, commander "Karel Doorman" promoted schout-night mentioned successor commander naval power vice-admiral J.J.L. Willinge. February 5, 1951

Col. Mesick with Dr. Lester , Armories, Military officers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

The U. S. Task Force L to R: Min for Navy Mc O'riordan Admiral Ginder, Premier M. McGirr. May 21, 1947. (Photo by Martin/Fairfax Media).

Anefo photo collection. HR. Ms. Tromp in Australia Commander KTZ Stam. 1945. Australia

Acting-Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) presided at a meeting of War Cabinet in Melbourne for the first time today. Here he is (seated) with the heads of the three services before business began. From left: Admiral Sir Ragnar Colvin; Lieutenant-General V.A.H. Sturdee, and Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Burnett. The Acting-Prime Minister (Mr. Fadden) with heads of the three services Admiral Sir Ragnar Colvin, Lieutenant-General V. A. H. Sturdee and Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Burnett before the War Council meeting in Melbourne. February 01, 1941.

John V. Goleniecki (with Commodore Finlay).

Anefo photo collection. Country day Aid legal authority in Dordrecht Prince Bernhard. September 2, 1950. Dordrecht

Aircraft, Burma, India &Ceremonies& Decorations, War

Anefo photo collection. Series Training Camp Lejeune Dutch Mariniers.Chef-Staff Liaison Officer Marines Marine Corps officer local commander. 14, 1944. Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, United America

In the Van Ghentkazerne (VGKAZ) of the Marines Corps to the Approxis, a commandism takes place.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of the ship Johan van Oldenbarnevelt. General track in conversation with a soldier. November 4, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

SHAPE Exercise CPX-4. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Le "Skate" Aborde a Cherbourg. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Change of Command at US Fleet in Mediterranean. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Elsevier photo collection. Amsterdam Chief Police H.J. v.d. Molen goodbye corps main office day. talking observer, Mr. Jong. July 16, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Press conference by commanders Maritime Nato exercise "Teamwork 76", in Amsterdam. September 29, 1976. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Army exercise "Walk through" NTS team. Soldiers and officers in room. November 7, 1961

Apprentices who completed their three years theoretical and practical studies at the Army Apprentices School, Balcombe, Victoria passed-out for service with Army technical units at the annual graduation parade on the School's oval on Saturday afternoon, December 12, 1953. The Prizes and certificates were presented by the Quarter-Master General (Major-General J.A. Chapman) at his last ceremonial parade in the Army. General Chapman retires on December 15, after 40 years' service. December 12, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Rescuers of Shipwrecked Ping An, distinguished atne. 12 February 1966

New Jersey 1962 , Civil defense. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

LTC Joseph R. Sales of the Inspector General's team talks to SGT Gabino during a personnel and clothing inspection. State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

"Bomber" Harris Receives Soviet Award Today -- M. Gusev, The Soviet Ambassador, presents the order of Suvarov to Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris at the Soviet Embassy in London today.At a Notable ceremony held at The Soviet Embassy in London today, May 16, M. Gusev, the Soviet Ambassador, presented the Order of Suvorov to admiral Sir John Tovey, Gen.Sir Alan Brooke and Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris. July 05, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Poll photo collection. Reporting soldiers. Officers in a cafe on the left a lieutenant colonel, on the right a captain-for-sea. 1945. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Arrival and discussion English supreme commander of gems and the Booy. January 5, 1953

Military greets on sailors..

Fotocollectie Eerste Wereldoorlog. Winterfest of the Skagerrak Society Berlin on 16.11. 19 .. in the zoo. From left: Admiral of Waldegg, Viceadmiral A.D. by Trotha and Admiral Raeder in conversation .. {1914-1918}. Berlijn, Dutsland

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