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Military Awards and Ceremonies

Photos capturing ceremonies of medal distributions, showcasing military personnel in formal attire during award presentations and interactions.

Anefo photo collection. Dr. Drees receives general gruenther. October 15, 1953

COL Miller explains the difference between the two types of ordnance that the Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr is holding in his hands. The secretary is touring the base. Base: Myrtle Beach Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Rickenbaker Holds Press Conference -- Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker (Right Background), just returned from a 55,000-mile inspection tour of War Zones, reports to newspapermen at a press conference in his office in New York, August 17. He said that at the present rate of progress "Germany Will Not Even Crack before the fall of 1944 at the best," and stated that "Only A Miracle Can Bring Victory Sooner". August 17, 1943. (Photo by Associated ress Photo).

Swearing-in ceremony, Gen. Maxwell Taylor, Chairman, JCS, 12:00PM. President John F. Kennedy (center left) and others observe as General Maxwell D. Taylor (with right hand raised and left hand on Bible) is sworn in as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS); Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy (center right, holding Bible), administers the oath of office. Looking on from the steps of the West Wing Colonnade (left to right): General Omar Bradley; outgoing Chairman of the JCS, General Lyman L. Lemnitzer; Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General Curtis E. LeMay; Lydia Taylor; Secretary of the Navy, Fred Korth; Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. General John C. Munn (in back); General Nathan F. Twining (in back, partially hidden); Secretary of the Air Force, Eugene M. Zuckert (face obscured); Deputy Secretary of Defense, Roswell Gilpatric; Mary Happer, sister-in-law of General Taylor; Katherine Lemnitzer. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.

The Dutch army is practicing in La Courtine. Pay attention! The above description is a generic series description based on the information stated by the army film and photo service. In the long term, this global description will be specified.

Anefo photo collection. Farewell American General Cortland Rensselaer Schuyler at Ministry of Defense. October 2, 1959

Farewell reception of Generaal Major T. Meines, deputy head of the quarter of the quarter General, Frederikkazerne, The Hague.

Anefo photo collection. Laid launching tanker Katelysia, RDM. October 8, 1953

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Farewell reception by Captain ter Zee (KTZ) B.G.A. Fanoy, ex-commander of the sub-sea service. KTZ B.G.A. Fanoy in conversation with J.C. Gmelich Meijling, mayor of Den Helder.

The Railway Management Association's section 117 in Västervik will keep its 40th anniversary in 1945.

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Back from New Guinea. From left to right Brigade General Eeckhout, schout at night Reeser, the fox of Steenwijk (vice-admiral, commander of the Dutch naval power). October 30, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Battle of Heiligerlee commemorated. Right Prince Bernhard, links Mr. A. Kloosterboer. 24 May 1968. Groningen (province), Heiligerlee

Inauguration of the electrification line Långsele - Boden. From dinner in Norrbotten's regiment's gymnasium. GD Dahlbeck inauguration speeches.

Greeting - General Smuts (Britains enemy in Boer War days but now the Empires loyal friend) Assisted Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress in receiving guests. Here the General greets General Sir Frederick Pile. February 12, 1944.

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of Prince Bernhard Royal Palace Amsterdam. April 29, 1953. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Montgomery and Mountbatten. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

NATO Defence Minister Meet in Paris.Defence Minister of France and Germany shake hands before the NATO Meeting. General Billotte of France (left) and Mr. T. Blank, Germany (right). In centre are General Guillaume and Mr. Blankenhorn.The conference of the Defence Ministers of the 15 NATO countries opened in forms yesterday under the chairmanship of Lord Ismay, Secretary General of NATO.The purpose of the meeting is to examine and discuss the effects upon military thinking of the new atomic strategy. October 11, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC The Army Commander, Lieutenant General S.H. Track, the British officers offer a cocktail party to say goodbye. Van Houten (center) and S.H. Track (right). November 17, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Benesj receives Dimitrov. April 26, 1948

The Duke Shows His Brother Round:The Duke of York (centre) the Prince of Wales (right) and a model of Scots Guardsman of 1829, at the exhibition this evening.The Prince of Wales visited the Scots Guards Exhibition at the home of the Duke of Westminster at Grosvenor Square, London, this evening (Wed). He was shown round the exhibition by his brother the Duke of York. December 12, 1934. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), 10:12AM. President Kennedy meets with Joint Chiefs of Staff. (L-R) Commandant of the United States Marine Corps General David M. Shoup; Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force General Thomas D. White; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Lyman Lemnitzer; President Kennedy; Chief of Staff of the United States Navy Admiral Arleigh A. Burke; Chief of Staff of the United States Army General George H. Decker. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. The launch of NDSM submarine booth "Friesland". 21 February 1953. Amsterdam

NATO Anniversary. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

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

Smith Signs Armistice For United Nations - Representing the United Nations, Maj. Gen. W.B. Smith signs the Armistice with Italy for the United Nations. Observing (L-to-R) are: Commodore R.M. Dick, Royal Navy, Maj. Gen. Lowell W. Rooks, U.S.A., Captain De Haan, Brigadier Strong's aide, Gen. G. Castellano, who signed for Italy, Brig. K.W.D. Strong, British army, (rear), and a Mr. Montenari of Italian foreign ministry. September 4, 1943.

DN-SN-85-07776. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Indian Colonel C. J. R. Ailicus employs 50 years. March 7, 1949

Anefo photo collection. Fifty anniversary Dutch Historical ship shipping museum, during recipe. May 10, 1966

The British General Sterling (Northag) visits the headquarters KL in the Princess Julianakanne.

Offshore Contract - NATO Signature. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

At the invitation of General-Major of the Mariniers (Genmajmarns) Nass, his guests, including some American officers, are offered an extensive Indonesian meal in the from Ghentkazerne (VGKAZ) in the Van Ghentkazerne (VGKAZ).

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

Photo Shows: Commissioner George Carpenter (right) being congratulated by Commissioner Parker, President of the High Council, on his election. Commissioner George Carpenter has been elected General of the Salvation Army in succession to General Evangeline Booth by the International High Council of the Army Sitting at the Salvation Army Congress Hall, Clapton, London. Commissioner Carpenter, one of five candidates, is a 67-year-old Australian in control of the Army in Canada. He was the first to challenge the alleged misrule of General Bramwell Booth and he was "banished" to Australia in 1928. August 24, 1939.

Presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) to Gen. Thomas D. White, 11:42AM. Presentation of the Space Trophy, established by the National Geographic Society, to Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Thomas D. White. (L-R) President John F. Kennedy, unidentified officer, and General White. Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.

R.A.F. Call For 1,000 a Week -- Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Lord Tedder, speaking at to-day's conference at the Air Ministry. On his right is the Secretary of State for Air, R. Hon. Arthur Henderson. Opening a new recruiting campaign in London, to-day (Sat), the air Minister, Mr. Arthur Henderson, said recruits for the Regular Air Force at the rate of 1,000 a week were required. October 2, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Capt, Dolphin presenting the message to the Prime Minister. In the background can be seen Vice-Admiral C.T.M. Pizey, C-in-C, Indian Navy and Capt. G.S. Kapur, In (left).Capt.G.V.M.Dolphin, Captain of New Zealand cruiser "Bellona" now on a goodwill cruise to India, paid an official visit to Delhi on August 4, to convey to the Prime Minister of India the message of greetings sent to him by the New Zealand Prime Minister. August 4, 1952.

Men at Watertown Arsenal exhibit , Ordnance industry, Armories, Exhibitions, Arms & armament, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- Maj. Gen. L. I. Davis, commander of the U.S. Air Force Missile Test Center, welcomes President John F. Kennedy to the Cape Canaveral Missile Test Annex in Florida.

DA-SN-85-09328. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Reception after the transfer of command about the Dutch Brigade in Seedorf by Brigadegeneraal J.D. Berghuijs to Brigadegeraal C. Knulst.

Man receiving award , Military parades & ceremonies, Military officers, Awards, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Anzus Talks - Admiral Felix B. Stump, USN, left, Commander in Chief, Pacific and U.S. Pacific Fleet; Vice Adm. Sir John Collins, Royal Australian Navy, center, and Commodore Sir Charles Madden, Royal Navy, who represented New Zealand are pictured as they began closed session talks Dec. 10 at Pacific Fleet headquarters, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Admiral Stump. "fire back." December 13, 1953. (Photo by U.S. Navy Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Helfrich decorates our naval. July 4, 1946

Photographs Relating to the Minor Nuremberg Trials

Anefo photo collection. General de Lattre, Sir Ch. Kettley at General Curls. February 7, 1950

Presentation of the Reserve Officers Association Minuteman Hall of Fame Citation to President Kennedy, 12:15PM. National officers of the Reserve Officers Association of the United States (ROA) present to President John F. Kennedy (right) the Minuteman Hall of Fame citation in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Rear Admiral John E. Harlin, National President of ROA (center left), holds the citation; Colonel John T. Carlton, Executive Director of ROA, stands at far right. Also pictured: Commander Frederick J. Evans, Jr., Vice President of ROA (Navy); Major General Michael J. Galvin, Vice President of ROA (Army); and Colonel Frank E. Heyer, Vice President of ROA (Air Force).

Anefo photo collection. The cabinet, candidate ministers gathered, the men's cals field camp. April 12, 1965

Anefo photo collection. Latest journey Captain J. Lassche (M.S. Oranje). Ambassador in Tokyo Jr. O. Ruechlin. June 8, 1956. Japan, Tokyo

Anefo photo collection. Visit Sultan from Pontianac to Aschen. September 8, 1947

Winston Churchill Receives France's Highest Military Award - Mr. Vincent Auriol, President of the French Republic, shaking hands with Mr. Winston Churchill following the presentation of the ***** Militarie to Mr. Churchill in Paris for his war services. at the right is M. Paul Ramadier, French premier. The Ceremony took place at the coured Honneur of Napo son are kept. May 12, 1947.

President Kennedy with SSgt. Staymes, United States Air Force (USAF). President John F. Kennedy visits with a man identified in the photographer's log as Staff Sergeant Staymes (right), of the United States Air Force. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Belgian paras back, King Baudouin inspects the troops. December 1, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Promotion of the lieutenant at sea 2nd class P. A. E. Sillevis Smit to doctor in medicine. 11 February 1960

Inspector General Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard visits the Nato-canteen during his working visit to 41 armored brigade and speak with a few professional and conscript executives.

Anefo photo collection. Commander of the Salvation Army, W.F Palstra, gets something handed over with regard to 75th anniversary of Salvation Army photo-commissioned army of salvation. April 26, 1962

Col. Mesick, Dr. Lester and group , Ordnance industry, Armories, Military officers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Anefo photo collection. Opening Liberation Museum in Nijmegen and commemoration of the Market Garden operation. September 17, 1984. Nijmegen

Photograph of Woman Showing Technical Instrument to Three Men.

Gen. Sir Bernard Freyberg & Gen Sir J. MacKay. July 21, 1943.

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 put three telex nets and a facsimilet in operation. On the right in the photo Prof. Bleeker.

Visit of Edward Neron, National Commander, Veterans of World War I, 9:50AM. President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with National Commander of Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A., Inc., Edward J. Neron (left), during a visit in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington, D.C.; National Editor of Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A., Inc., Roy Chittenden, stands at right.

Twining of Rennes-Rochester. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Smaldeel 1, with the commander of the marine forces (BDZ) vice admiral H.H.L. Pröpper (1906-1995) A / B from the flagship Kruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802), visited Copenhagen at the end of October 1958. The BDZ (right) was received by Danish authorities.

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard visits Nam, Groninger Gasveld (and Oil Island), 26, Gas field overview. 11 May 1976

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Nederlands Nieuw-Guinea: Visit Brigadier-General Cleland Administrator Australian Guinea. reception governor house held honor Papua Administrator Guinea, Brig. D.M. Cleland C.B.e. Guinea, photographer photographer authorities Guinea. September 1959. Hollandia, Guinea

Independence Day in Paris, 1955: AT the Rochambeau Statue, Place d'Iena. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Officials. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Swearing-in ceremony, James J. Rowley, Director of the Secret Service, 10:37AM. Newly sworn-in Secret Service Director James J. Rowley greets Secret Service agents and White House Police officers after Director Rowley's swearing-in ceremony at the Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. White House Police Officer, Kenneth M. Burke, stands at far left.

'Alert America' Convoy , Exhibitions, Civil defense. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

Arrival ceremonies for Harold Macmillan, Prime Minister of Great Britain, 4:50PM. President John F. Kennedy (left) and Prime Minister of Great Britain, Harold Macmillan, stand on the reviewing platform during arrival ceremonies in honor of Prime Minister Macmillan. Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland.

Presentation of bronze cross to Kol M.R.H. Calmeyer by ZKH Prins Bernhard.

Anefo photo collection. Farewell dinner for the Canadian Lieutenant General G.G. (Guy Granville) Simonds. Simmonds in conversation with Prince Bernhard (left). December 12, 1945

Col. Kellogg signing document , Ordnance industry, Armories, Gates, Military officers, Document signings, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Lt.-Gen. H. Gordon Bennett speaking to meeting of Teachers Anti-Communist League - The theme of his address was "World War III".L to R: P. Forsyth; Pres. Lt. Gen. H. Gordon Bennett; J.K. Fowler, Sec. May 6, 1949. (Photo by Martin/Fairfax Media).

Launching of "E-9" Destroyer Escort. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Field Marshal Papagos Visits Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. T.G.V. 40 Stat Inspector Armed Forces Hands Inspers. Geus Prins Bernhard book. September 18, 1985

Colonel observer W.J. Kramer, commander of the airbase Eindhoven appeals to those present at the award ceremony during the annual aerial photo exploration competition Royal Flush IV for NATO countries that was held in the Netherlands for the first time and this time at the Eindhoven airbase. Ground photo archive Klu no. 1521.

Victory Smiles At Rheims -- Making A "V" for victory sign, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, distributes fountain pens used in signing unconditional surrender terms with Nazis at supreme headquarters in Rheims, France. Left to right: Gen. Walter Bedell Smith, Chief of staff Gen. Eisenhower, and Air Chief Marshall Sir Arthur Tedder, Deputy supreme Allied Commander. May 8, 1945. (Photo by ACME Photo).

Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1939-1941. Air Marshal Sir Richard Peirse, Air Officer Commanding in Chief, RAF Bomber Command sitting at his desk in the Operations Room at Bomber Command Headquarters, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Alongside him stands his Senior Air Staff Officer, Air Vice-Marshal R Saundby.

Change of command ceremony for MAJ George W. Kralovec (left), commanding officer of Detachment "B", who is relieved by MAJ Stanley R. Stewart. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Prince Peter van Greece in our country. Prince Peter (left) talking to the chairman of the Avnro de reserve Lieutenant-Colonel mr. Haitsma. May 13, 1963

Anefo photo collection. Visit by Sir Ernest Oppenheimer. December 3, 1945

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

Presentation to Nighter Fighter ACE Nov. 1941 - The Mayer handing over the watch to Wing Commander Cunningham, with the Town Clerk & Mrs. Cunningham standing by. Acting Wing Commander John Cunningham, D.S.O., D,F,O. & Bar, ace of Britain's night fighter pilots, was presented with a gold watch by the Mayor of Croydon on Armistice Day. Cunningham is a Croydon man, and the ceremony took place after the Mayor had been elected for the third year. November 14, 1941. (Photo by Central Press Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Opening NATO conference in The Hague, Coure de Murville and Butler. May 12, 1964. The Hague, South Holland

General MacArthur visit, 1951 , Armories, Military parades & ceremonies, MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Festivities around the 300th birthday of the siege of Maastricht.

Harry Truman.

Bi-Centenaire de la Naissance de Lafayette. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Italian Officers Serving with SHAPE. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Meeting with Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor, 3:30PM. President John F. Kennedy (right) meets with General Maxwell D. Taylor (left). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

Former Olympic sculling champion, Bobby Pearce, was the helping hand” on Strike It Rich this week and won £54 for an absent contestant, Mrs. L. M. Donald, of Latrobe, Tasmania. Now a Lieutenant-Commander in the Canadian Navy and in the Ontario, at present in Sydney, Pearce has been renewing many friendships in his own country. In the picture with Pearce is compere, John Dunne. March 13, 1954.

Inauguration by Douglas Dillon of New Tours PAO USIS Center. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Military personnel in calls.

Exercise "CPX Two" - Left-Right, Filed Marshal Viscount Montgomery, deputy supreme commander and director of the exercise, with General Omar N. Bradley, Chairman of the U.S. joint chiefs of staff.Top ranking army, navy and air force leaders of the Atlantic Pact nations, are taking part in the exercise "CPX Two" (command post number two) which started March 9th, at camp Voluceau, near the S.H.A.P.E. headquarters, at Louveciennes, twelve miles outside of Paris. March 31, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit of group members of the House of Representatives to General Spoor. On Wednesday, December 1, the army commander received, lute gene. S.H. Platform the group leaders from the Lower House, which had arrived in Indonesia on November 27. General Track shakes the hand from Prof. mr. C.p.m. Romme. December 1, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Visit of representatives of the Womens Army Corps regarding 20th Anniversary, Oval Office, 11:45AM. President John F. Kennedy visits with representatives of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) regarding the corps' 20th anniversary. Left to right: Director-designate of the WAC, Lieutenant Colonel Emily C. Gorman; former WAC director, Colonel Irene O. Galloway; former WAC director, Colonel Westray Battle Leslie; Director of the WAC, Colonel Mary Louise Milligan Rasmuson; President Kennedy; former WAC director, Colonel Mary Hallaren; Secretary of the Army, Elvis J. Stahr, Jr.; Chief of Staff of the US Army, General George H. Decker. Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

C. Douglas Dillon Comes Back to Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

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