Military Social Events

Historic photographs documenting military personnel during formal gatherings and events, with an emphasis on uniforms and camaraderie.

'Four Of A Kind' -- Which were designed by Maj. De Seversky, the leading ace in the European Theatre.Four Aviators, each credited with a valuable contribution to the Defeat of the Axis in the sky, talked about their ship when they met at an American Legion Dinner at the Hotel Pierre Here. From Left to Right they are Lt. Col. John C. Meyer of Forest Hills, R.Y., Maj. Alexander P. De Seversky of New York, Maj. Willard W. Millikan and Maj. James A. Goodson, both of Akron, O. Flying part of their service in thunderbolts. April 3, 1946. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Cocktail party in the palace v.d. Lieutenant-Governor General T.G.V. The visit by Prime Minister Beel. Second from the left D.C. Buurman van Vreede, L.J.M. Beel right (he is in astered with a killing lieutenant. December 22, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

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

Photograph of Four Men, Two in Military Uniform.

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

Anefo photo collection. Hie Holland England / Anefo London series. An military uniform receives distinction, Prince Bernhard present. Admiral Furstner. 1944. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Royal navy yacht club Den Helder reception. June 26, 1949

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

'Four Of A Kind' -- Which were designed by Maj. De Seversky, the leading ace in the European Theatre.Four Aviators, each credited with a valuable contribution to the Defeat of the Axis in the sky, talked about their ship when they met at an American Legion Dinner at the Hotel Pierre Here. From Left to Right they are Lt. Col. John C. Meyer of Forest Hills, R.Y., Maj. Alexander P. De Seversky of New York, Maj. Willard W. Millikan and Maj. James A. Goodson, both of Akron, O. Flying part of their service in thunderbolts. April 3, 1946. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

Elsevier photo collection. offices L. Smit Co. ' International Towing Service decorations awarded yesterday thirteen rescuers, crews rescue boats Stellendam Hoek van Holland. Skipper W. de Jager Stellendam received gold medal, spelled silver medal. names are: W. van Seters, M. van Soest, A. de Jager, H. van Soest, G. Roon W. Roon, Allen Stellendam H. van Benard, A. Troos, F. De Wersers , S. Visser, H. de Wersers H. Boon, Hoek van Holland. «Mr. Murk Leis, president director CAUTION. H.H. Me. salvation shipwrecking, speech happened received decoration time. Hii wondered short coastal strip busy rescue boats close, wrong now. shipwreck followed other, 18 people saved Iwie "President Jan Leis" 12

GEN John W. Pauly, commander in chief, U.S. Air Force Europe, makes a last visit to Tempelhof Central Airport. COL Vernon L. Frye escorts the general. Base: West Berlin Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Duke of Edinburgh at SHAPE. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

'Air Millionaires' Meet Minister of Civil Aviation -- Left to right: Captain Alcock, Lord Pakenham (Minister of Civil Aviation), Captain Jones and Mr. R. McIntosh, chatting together at a London hotel to-day.At a London hotel to-day (Tuesday) Lord Pakenham, Minister of Civil Aviation entertained three triple-mileage-millionaire civil air pilots to lunch. They were Captain O.P. Jones of B.O.A.C. - he has flown over 3,000,000 miles - 54-year-old Mr. R.H. McIntosh of Airwork Ltd. (over 3,500,000 miles) and Captain E.S.J. Alcock of B.O.A.C. (nearly 4,000,000 miles), the brother of the late Sir John Alcock who was the first man to fly the Atlantic with the late Sir Arthur Whiten-Brown. July 5, 1949.

Photograph of Coast Guard Admirals and Other Officers.

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

Photograph of Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal (Left) Presenting Distinguished Flying Cross to Commander Thomas D. Davies in Anacostia, Washington, D.C..

Anefo photo collection. Presentation Award Admiral Helfring to Capitein Brady. August 2, 1948

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

Officers , Military officers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Dutch Guinea: Visit Minister Toxopeus. Arrival Minister Toxopeus Sentani airport. Schout night g.J. Peaterink proposes main officers Minister Toxopeus. October 1960. Guinea

Anefo photo collection. General Challe at Minister Visser. June 27, 1960

Members of Joint Staff For Atomic Tests -- At a press conference in Navy Headquarters today, announcing the members of the joint staff for the atom bomb test at the Marshall Islands in May, are from left: Rear Adm. W. S. Parsona, Deputy Task Force Commander for Technical Direction; Task Force Commander Vice Adm. W. H. P. Blandy; Ground Force Advisor Maj. Gen. A. C. McAuliffe, and Maj. Gen. W. E. Kepner, Deputy Task force commander for aviation. January 24, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

GEN. Paul X. Kelley, commandant of the Marine Corps, stands with CMDR. Edward M. Kline, commanding officer of the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42) during the ship's commissioning. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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

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

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

Shape Change of Command Approved by NATO Council. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

DN-SN-85-07340. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. During the opening ceremony of the common r.a.f. - USAAF-exhibition in the Bijenkorf in The Hague, Lieutenant General John K. Cannon, commanding general of the American air forces in Europe, has communicated that HRH Prince Bernhard has been awarded the "Senior Officers" wings "of the American Air Force , from gratitude for his merits for the Allied Case and his operations as a kite. The silver emblem will be handed the prince later. October 18, 1945. The Hague

Photograph of Two Women and Two Men in Navy Uniform.

From Left to Right General Navarre, Prince Buu Loc Centre & General Gautier, Governor Of Vietnam. November 01, 1953. (Photo by Service Presse Information)

Toul-Rosiere Air Base Dedicated. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Read Admiral H. A. Showers, Flag Office Commanding, Sydney, greeting Admiral Pierre Barjot on his arrival at Mascot by K.L.M. to-day Admiral Barjot is Commander of the French Naval Forces in the Indian Ocean. September 15, 1954.

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Nederlands Nieuw-Guinea: Visit Brigadier-General Cleland Administrator Australian Guinea. honor visit Netherlands Guinea Administrator Papua Guinea, Brigadier-General D.M. Clean C.B.e., reception held governor. left A. Boendermaker, Destrilation Domestic Affairs Service, MR. Cland Dr. P.J. Platteel. September 1959. Hollandia, Guinea

Aircraft Workers Donate Their 1,000th Cornell to R.C.A.F.On behalf of the R.C.A.F., Air Marshal L.S. Breadner, D.S.C., C.A.S., accepts from Walter Deisher, general manager, Fleet Aircraft Ltd., Fort Erie, Ont., the "Spirit of fleet", 1,000th Canadian-built Cornell trainer, donated by Fleet employees to the air force. Presentation ceremony Thursday was attended by large number of high R.C.A.F. officers, company executives, and United States Army representatives. At right is Ralph P. Bell, director-general of the Aircraft production branch, department of munitions and supply, who presented special merit award to eight fleet employees. plane was christened "Spirit of Fleet" by Mrs. Agnes Mark, wife of a Flect employee, and mother of nine. January 16, 1944. (Photo by National Film Board Photograph)

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

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.

Coast Guard's Chief Medical Officer Named Assistant Surgeon General. Chief Medical Officer of the U.S. Coast Guard, Dr. Carl Michel, left, receives the congratulations of Rear Admiral L. T. Chalker, Assistant Commandant of the Coast Guard, on the former's promotion by Congress to the rank of Assistant Surgeon General of the U. S. Public Health Service with the equivalent rank of rear admiral. Dr. Michel, a native of Chicago, took over his present office in the Coast Guard in 1940, after serving five years as Chief Medical Officer at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn. During the First World War he also served with the Coast Guard. He and Mrs. Michel reside at 3024 Tilden Street, N.W., Washington, D. C.

Information office and radio broadcaster Dutch New Guinea. Dutch New Guinea: Tour of State Secretary Mr. Th. Bone. Mr. Th. Bot arrives at Sentani airport from where he will leave Australia. February 1960. New Guinea

Coast Guard's Chief Medical Officer named Assistant Surgeon General. Chief Medical Officer of the U.S. Coast Guard, Dr. Carl Michel, left, receives the congratulations of Rear Admiral L. T. Chalker, Assistant Commandant of the Coast Guard, on the former's promotion by Congress to the rank of Assistant Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service with the equivalent rank of rear admiral. Dr. Michel, a native of Chicago, took over his present office in the Coast Guard in 1940, after serving five years as Chief Medical Officer at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn. During the First World War he also served with the Coast Guard. He and Mrs. Michel reside at 3024 Tilden Street, N. W., Washington, D.C.

War Heads Confer With Roosevelt.Pictured as they arrived at the White House in Washington for a conference with President Roosevelt are, left to right: Admiral Ernest J. King, Commander-in Chief of the U. S. Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations; Admiral William D. Leahy, President Roosevelt's personal Chief of Staff; and General George C. Marshall, U. S. Army Chief of Staff. November 1, 1942. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc).

Anefo photo collection. Three American and a Dutch officer are distinguished by Prince Bernhard at Paleis Soestdijk as a thank you for what they did for the Netherlands when reducing robbed art treasures and other valuable items from Germany. The decorated are: COL. Walter L. Kluss, Major William W. Furie, Major Bancel E. Lafarge, Lt.-Kol. Prof. A. P. A. Vorenkamp .. August 3, 1948. Soestdijk

Certified officers are presented to the State Secretary of Marine (Stasmar) H.C.W. Moorman (1899-1971, in civilian costume) at the Ministry of Marine in The Hague, 1957.

President Kennedy greets recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Annual Military Reception, 6:03PM. President John F. Kennedy (left, foreground) attends a military reception in honor of recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Standing directly behind President Kennedy: Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; Naval Aide to the President, Captain Tazewell Shepard. South Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.

Command transfer at the MarineLiegkamp De Kooy van Kapitein ter Zee J.E. Cheese shooter to captain at sea J.N. Gateman

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

Information office and radio broadcaster Dutch New Guinea. Minister Staff, Governor of Bale, Schout at Night Valkenburg and many others witnessed the opening and employment of the trailing slope "ir. Konijnenburg" in Manokwari. May 1957. New Guinea

Anefo photo collection. German Bond President Dr. H. Lubke at Dutch soldiers in Kamp Seedorf (near Bremen). President Lubke in the camp. July 21, 1967. Bremen, Seedorf

Commander Leon H. Morine Receives Navy Commendation Ribbon. Commander Leon H. Morine, U.S.C.G., is decorated with the Navy Commendation Ribbon at Coast Guard Headquarters by Rear Admiral Raymond T. McElligott, U.S.C.G., Chief, Office of Personnel. The Citation accompanying the ribbon read: "For excellent service in the line of his profession while serving as Executive Office of the USS CAVALIER from January 1944 to May 1945. His professional skill and devotion to duty contributed materially to the success of his vessel during participation in the assault and capture of Saipan, Tinian, and Leyte. All men and supplies were unloaded on a pre-arranged schedule, despite intermittent heavy mortar fire and concerted enemy serial attacks. His performance of duty was outstanding and his conduct was at all times in keeping with the highest tradition of the United States Naval Service.".

Anefo photo collection. Launch mine sweeper "Axel" slicking fear, yard de Groot and van Vliet. March 3, 1955. Slikkerveer, South Holland

Rear Admiral Donohue Inspects Coast Guard Air-Sea Rescue Unit. How U. S. Coast Guard Air-Sea Rescue teams operate to save crashed fliers or shipwreck victims in the Pacific was demonstrated to Coast Guard Rear Admiral Robert Donohue, Chief of Air-Sea Rescue from Headquarters in Washington, D.C., during an inspection tour of the Coast Guard Air Station at San Diego, Calif. Here, Rear Admiral Donohue (right) examines charts with Coast Guard Commander Donald B. McDiarmid, Commanding Officer of the San Diego Station. The Visiting Rear Admiral rode in a fast 63-foot crash boat and made a seaplane flight with off-shore takeoff and landing.

Coast Guardsman Reports Sub Sinking to Commandant. Vice Admiral Russell R. Waesche, U. S. Coast Guard Commandant, left, gets a first hand account from Lieut. Commander Maurice D. Jester of how the U. S. Coast Guard cutter Icarus, under his command, blew a Nazi U-boat to the surface, engaged it with deck guns and took 33 prisoners. Lieut. Commander Jester, now stationed in Miami, Fla., received the Navy Cross for the exploit.

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

Fisherman who drifted out to sea from Botany Bay on Wednesday morning were rescued by the Dutch shop Tjibadak. Here they are being interviewed by 5DN/radio announcer Ken Chinner. Left to right - George Smith, Ernest Foster, Ray Hartley, Ken Chinner (announcer), Captain C. de Wolff, captain of the ship which rescued the men, and Frank Munsie. September 17, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Reception Soestdijk foreign officers of aid explain. 18 February 1953. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Dutch Guinea: arrival newly appointed governor flat. June 18, 1958, Sentani (Hollandia) airport arrived newly appointed Governor Dr. P.J. Platteel wife. commander naval power schout-at-night a.m. Valkenburg officers Royal Navy Governor. June 18, 1958. Hollandia, Guinea, Sentani

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Opening RadioStudio v.H. Army program in Padang; Visit Admiral Pinke to Studio. Padang. In Padang, a new radio studio for the armed forces program was opened by the army contact service. At the opening were O.A. present the c..m. Vice-admiral a.s. Pinke and the CDT. U-Brigade, the Colonel Sluyter and wife,. November 8, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

Naval captains by ferry.

Colonel Harold W. Bowman Presents A Medal To A Member Of The 401St Bomb Group At An Airfield Somewhere In England. 5 December 1944.

Coast Guard Hero Given Humane Association Medal. For going over the side in mid-winter to rescue a dog from a raft, Lieutenant (j.g.) Harry Keene of the U.S. Coast Guard, left, was awarded a gold medal by Sidney Coleman, New York, president of the American Humane Association. Half hour after rescuing the dog, a member of the Coast Guard cutter's crew was washed overboard. Lieutenant Keene jumped into the cold seas and rescued him also, losing a tooth in the struggle that ensued when the drowning man became panicky. The incidents occurred i the North Atlantic. Lieutenant Keene, whose home is in Washington, received the medal during ceremonies in the Departmental Auditorium, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Minister of Defense P.J.s. De Jong opens a scientific pavilion at the Royal Military Academy (KMA), during tour, Minister De Jong, Lieutenant General F. van der Veen. April 26, 1966. Breda, Noord-Brabant

Mrs. Charles W. David, Jr.; African American widow and her three-year-old son, Neil Adrian receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Medal from Rear Admiral, Stanley V. Parker. 1939 - 1945. Photographs. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division. African Americans, African-American soldiers, Armed Forces , United States, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Coast Guard, United States. Navy, Military uniforms, Medals, African American women, Navies , Officers, Widows, African American boys

Anefo photo collection. Farewell reception fire brigade commander Riedel; Mayor Samkalden and wife say goodbye to Riedel. October 7, 1970

Soldiers , Soldiers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

During the reception at the Marines Corps, in the Van Braam Houckgeestkazerne (VBHKAZ) in Doorn, after the presentation of crosses from merit (KV), Corporal der Mariniers R. Kosse is having a nice talk.

Durant And Counsel Share A Joke.Col. Jack W. Durant (left) and his assistant defence counsel, Capt. Glenn V. Brumbaugh (right) smile during their conversation in Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, as Durant's military trial resumed after transfer from Frankfurt, Germany. Durant is charged with participation in theft of $1,500,000 Hesse family jewels. March 1, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Major General Thomas J. Hanley, Jr., congratulates Colonel D.R. Hardy after presenting him with the Air Medal at a base in India. 12 September 1945.

Distribution of medals ...

We admire Personal Courage- Gen. Clifton Cates (Left), Marine Corps Commandant, Greets President Truman today at the national convention of the Marine Crops League As the chief Executive Arrived to Personally Apologize for slurs he made against the marine corps. The Commandant said,"We in The Marine Corps Admire Courage, Especially personal courage.Apology. President Truman meets General Clifton Gates, Marine Corps Commandant and Personally apologises for the slurs he made recently against the Marine Corps. September 07, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

CMDR. Edward M. Kline, prospective commanding officer of the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42), returns a salute as he approaches the speakers platform for the ship's commssioning. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Prince Bernhard; Photo and collage book 'The Hidden Camera'. Prince Bernhard, in military uniform in conversation with one of the leaders of the resistance, Colonel Overhof. To get his arm the NBS lighthouse and the band with CD = Command Dutch Forces

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.

Admiral Sir Bruce A. Fraser, G.C.B., K.B.E., talking to Admiral Sir Guy Charles Cecil Royle K.C.B., C.M.G.Admiral Royle who was the First member of the Naval Board and Chief of Australian Naval staff has recently relinquished his appointment and is returning to England. July 10, 1945. (Photo by Royal Naval Office Photograph).

Five men on steps , Military personnel, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

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

Air Force CHIEF of STAFF GEN Lew Allen Jr. and Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr are present at a wreath laying ceremony. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Meeting in Palazzo Venezia between Benito Mussolini and Joachim von Ribbentrop (1893-1946), February 25, 1943, Rome, Italy, World War II, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year LXX, No 10, March 7, 1943.

Visit of police officers to mark National Police Week, 12:53PM. President John F. Kennedy visits with police officers to mark the first annual National Police Week. Left to right: White House Police Officer, Lieutenant Lawrence B. Quimby; Lieutenant Thomas Herlihy, of the Metropolitan Washington Police Department (in back); acting Director of the United States Park Police, Nash Castro; unidentified (in back); President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Frank A. Sweeney; unidentified (behind Mr. Sweeney); unidentified; Secretary-treasurer of the National Conference of Police Associations, Royce L. Givens (in back); President Kennedy; Chief of the Metropolitan Washington Police Department and past president of the IACP, Robert V. Murray; past president of the Metropolitan Washington Police Department and co-chairman of the Committee for National Police Week, Inspector John L. Sullivan (in back); Executive Director of the IACP, Quinn Tamm; unidentified (in back)

Military members at dinner , Military personnel, Dinner parties, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Civil Defense, Curtis Hall , Civil defense. Leon Abdalian Collection

General Dwight D. Eisenhower and General Omar H. Bradley march in Funeral Procession in final Tribute to General of the Armies John J. Pershing (1860-1948), Washington, D.C., USA, photograph by U.S. Army, July, 19, 1948

Am. Legion Heintz & veteran ca. between 1918 and 1928.

Trip to Europe: Germany, Hanau: President Kennedy has lunch with U.S. enlisted troops and their officers at Fliegerhorst Kaserne, 12:15PM. President John F. Kennedy (center left) receives gifts from U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Ross McEuen during a lunch with military officers in the mess hall at Fliegerhorst Kaserne in Hanau, West Germany (Federal Republic). Also pictured: U.S. Army Sergeant Major Richard C. Whitfield; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; Commander of U.S. Army in Europe, General Paul L. Freeman, Jr.

Soldiers of the Wardregiment Fuseliers 'Princess Irene' offer Princess Irene on Palace Soestdijk a gift.

Anefo photo collection. Safety divorce for Captain Captain J. Mal Captain J. van Beek and Ir. B. Wilton. April 10, 1962

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reception Red Cross. Reception of the Red Cross. A lady gets a distinction pinned. November 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Visit of the White House Police Pistol Team, 11:00AM. President John F. Kennedy and members of the White House Police Pistol Team pose with pistol tournament trophies in the Rose Garden. Left to right: Private William E. Devens; Private Alexander V. Kissal; Corporal James E. Young; Chief of White House Police, Major Ralph C. Smokey Stover; President Kennedy; pistol team captain, Sergeant William S. Crawford; Private John J. Buono; Private Charles W. Aubertin; Private Homer G. Mood. White House, Washington, D.C.

Soldiers of the Wardregiment Fuseliers 'Princess Irene' offer Princess Irene on Palace Soestdijk a gift.

Anefo photo collection. A large number of American professors and 6 military doctors visit the Netherlands. December 8, 1945

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).

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

36th Fighter - Bomber Wing, Furstenfeldbruck Air Base, Germany. Maurice Tobin, Secretary of Labor in the cabinet of President Harry S. Truman is shown at the left at Neubiberg Air Base in Germany on his recent visit to the occupied zone of Germany. Shown with Secretary Tobin and Walter Krischner, Special Advisor to the Secretary, and Colonel George T. Lee, Commanding Officer of the 36th Fighter-Bomber Group, based at Furstenfeldbruck, Germany, a few miles away from Neubiberg. Colonel Lee is a native of Norwood, Massachusetts.

Will Direct Invasion Of Europe - These seven men, shown at a meeting in London Feb. 1, will direct the invasion of Western Europe by Allied Forces. They are (left to right, seated): Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder, Deputy Supreme Commander; Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander; Gen. Sir Bernard L. Montgomery, Commander of British land Armies; (Left to Right, Standing); Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley, Commander of American Ground Forces; Sir Bertram Ramsey, Naval Commander in Chief; Air Marshal Trafford L. Leigh-Mallory, Air Commander In Chief; and Lt. Gen. Walter B. Smith, Chief of Staff. February 01, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Radiophoto).

Photo moment after the baptismal ceremony of the daughter of Lieutenant at Sea Arts of First Class W.J.M.W. Timmers in the Chapel of the Marine Hospital in Overveen. Is part of Object series AVDKM 54776 to 54781

High command / and sailors ...

ADC's, Lieut. R. H. E. Byrne (Royal Navy), and Capt. J. A Taplin (Royal Marines). October 24, 1949.

On board an American cruiser, who is moored at the Parkkade in Rotterdam, a commandism takes place. After the command transfer, a reception follows, whereby Dutch officers are also present.

Massachusetts, 1953 , Civil defense. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

Mr Wendell Willkie in Alexandria. during His Middle East Tour Mr Wendell Willkie Met Admiral Sir Henry Harwood, General Maxwell and Pressmen. 6 September 1942. (L to R) John Nixon, Mr Wendell Willkie, Larry Allen (Associated Press), Admiral Sir Henry Harwood and George Palmer (United Press).

Elsevier photo collection. Thunderstreaks hunting bombers transferred Dutch government Volkel airbase. left Secretary War Mr. F.J. Kranenburg, American ambassador Freeman Matthews, Minister War C. Staff PLV. Chef Air Force Sheek. December 9, 1955. Noord-Brabant, Volkel

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