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US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kristin Delgado and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Chris Davis, assigned to the 7th Munitions Squadron (MS), inspect 40mm Green Smoke Signal Flares during a Surge Exercise at Dyess Air Force Base (AFB), Texas (TX)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Combat Command Scene Camera Operat More

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Brandin Huggett, from the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS ANZIO (CG 68) rescue and assistance team, provides medical aid to a crew member from the motor vessel AL SHAMS, a Pakistani-flagged dhow on November 13, ,2006. The ANZIO provided the dhow crew with water, food and medical attention. The ANZIO is deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Information Systems Technician First Class Christopher Barb) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: IS1 Christopher Barb, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

United States Lottery. No. [blank] class the first : This ticket entiles [sic] the bearer to receive such prize as may be drawn against its number, according to a resolution of Congress, passed at Philadelphia, November 18, 1776.

Imprint supplied by Evans; date is Nov. 18, 1776. Cf. Journals of the Continental Congress, v. 6, p. 1126. Evans 15194 Journals of the Continental Congress, 132 LC copy is no. 5m974 and signed: Da. Jackson. Pri More

Advertising card for Winsor's Regular Line, the first class extreme clipper ship, Ocean Rover

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US Naval Academy (USNA) Midshipman First Class (MIDN 1/C) Tyson Stahl leads the USNA football team onto the field prior to the start of a regular season game against Rutgers University. USNA (8-2) defeated Rutgers (4-6) 54-21 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland (MD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Damon J. Moritz, Usn Release Status: Released More

For San Francisco with certain dispatch. the splendid, first class clipper ship George Green ... Cornelius Comstock & Co ... New York [185-?].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 122, Folder 44a.

Canton. Mandarins of the First Class, or Blue Button, Discussing.

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Canton. Portrait of Tseang-Keun, Tartar General in Chief of the Canton Army of Braves, Mandarin of the First Class, or Red Button.

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Canton. Chinese Ladies, Forming Part of the Establishment of a Mandarin of the First Class or Blue Button.

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Entrance to the Yamun of Pey Kwei, The Governor of Canton, Mandarin of the First Class.

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Spencer, Vila & Co. Bankers, No. 13 Congress Street, corner of Exchange place (rear of the traveller building,) Boston, offer for sale the following list of first class securities ... [1858].

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 63, Folder 30.

Canton. Two Mandarins of the First Class, or Blue Button.

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Canton. Portraits of Two Chinese Beauties, Wives of a Mandarin of the First Class or Blue Button.

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Canton, Two Mandarins of the First Class, or Blue Button

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Class lectures. The first course of instruction in practical phrenology, physiology, and physiognomy, will commence on Thursday evening, Dec. 27th, at 7 1-2 o' clock, continuing on successive Thursday evenings at the Phrenological Rooms 142 Wash

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 68, Folder 22.

Tuttle's first class international note

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First class at night - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1934:0044). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "English and American Railways," Harper's magazine, 17:379 (Aug. 1885).

Marlborough House, First Class Private Boarding House from "[A Descriptive Guide to Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne and Corfe Castle ... Illustrated with map and photographs.]"

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Start, first class, Dorchester regatta

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 04957. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Start, first class, Dorchester regatta

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"Konig Albert," dining room, first class, North German Lloyd, Royal Mail Steamers

Title from the Detroit Publishing Co., catalogue J foreign section. Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Photographic Company, 1905. Print no. "17200". Forms part of: Views of Germany in the Photochrom print collection.

["Grosser Kurfurst," dining room, first class, North German Lloyd, Royal Mail Steamers

Title from the Detroit Publishing Co., catalogue J foreign section. Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Photographic Company, 1905. Print no. "17215". Forms part of: Views of Germany in the Photochrom print collection.

["Maria Theresia," smoking cabin, first class, North German Lloyd, Royal Mail Steamers

Title from the Detroit Publishing Co., catalogue J foreign section. Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Photographic Company, 1905. Print no. "17208". Forms part of: Views of Germany in the Photochrom print collection.

"Italia," first class ironclad of the Italian Navy

W16089 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Montesi, E.

United States Navy First Class Cruisers New York and Brooklyn / The Werner Company, Akron, O.

The New York (left, in distance) and the Brooklyn (center), at sea, significant ships in the culmination of the Spanish-American War, and fishing boat (right, foreground). 72974 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright More

Manila, Philippine Islands: A first class Filipino barber shop

Man getting a shave out of doors. Stereo copyrighted by B.L. Singley (Keystone View Co.). No. 10015. This record contains unverified data from caption card.

Speaker Bankhead instructs rookie class of Congressmen. Washington, D.C., Jan. 12. With Speaker Bankhead as the teacher, the freshmen class of Congressmen were given their first lesson on lawmaking today. Future classes for the new Congressmen will be held from time to time during the session with Congressional leaders acting as instructors

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[First prize, class N. for Lawson Medal, American Carnation Society Exhibition, Detroit, Mich.]

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Speaker of the House. Washington, D.C., Jan 13. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead really warmed up to his subject as he conducted the first class for freshman members of the House

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New Assistant Secretary of Navy pays first official visit to Naval Academy. Annapolis, Md. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison paid his first official visit to the United States Naval Academy today. He is shown with Rear Admiral David F. Sellers, Commandant of the Academy, as they watched members of the fourth class engaged in mechanical drawing

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First-class battleship IOWA, bow view, U.S. Navy

Copyright by H.C. White Co., no. 7438. Caption card tracings: Photog. I.; Ships U.S. Govmt IOWA and KEARSARGE; Shelf.

Ocean liners: Kitchens - Mauretania

First and second class kitchens on RMS "Mauretania"..The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard...RMS MAURETANIA was one of the most famous ship More

First Class Pantry - Mauretania

This is one of the first class pantries on board the Mauretania...The Mauretania was built by the shipbuilders Swan Hunter and Wigham Richardson Ltd, at the Wallsend shipyard...RMS MAURETANIA was one of the mos More

The Little Engine That Could...

Had never spotted an engine with a tram before in any of our photos (had there been a breakdown?), so thought you might be interested in this one. We thought it may have been taken near Terenure College in Dubl More

Ocean liners: Library - Mauretania

This photograph shows the bookcase in the library of the Mauretania. Situated on the boat deck, along with a lounge, music room and smoking room, the library was one of many first-class facilities on board the More

First Meeting of Elizabeth Smith Miller Study Class

Preceded by brief press clipping, "News Condensed," announcing this Elizabeth Smith Miller Study Class .Sketch of Clara Barton's life read; parliamentary drill conducted by Mrs. Alexander A. Baldridge.

First class dining salon- Matson Liner Lurline

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Brothers graduate again. Washington, D.C., June 22. Members of the graduating class of 1910 at West Point these brothers, Lieut. Col. Beverly C. Dunn, (left) U.S. Engineer Corps, and Lieut. Col. Walter K. Dunn, U.S. Coast Artillery, received diplomas together again today as they graduated from the Army War College at Fort Humphreys here. They are the first two brothers to graduate in the same class from West Point and the War College, 6/22/38

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The Men's Bible Class of the First M.E. Church of Vandalia, Ill., W. M. Folger, teacher

J156292 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; De Witt Panoramic View Co.; May 27, 1911; DLC/PP-1911:44192. On front: "Panoramic photo taken be C. S. De Witt, May 7, 1911, De Witt Studio, Vandalia, Ill., bran More

Sixteenth annual convention, National Association of Postmasters of First Class Offices, Denver, Colo., July 29-31, 1913

Photographer's address: Denver. Handwritten under image: "Isador Sobel, President of National Ass. of Postmasters, elected honorary president at this meeting; he was first honorary president ever elected of thi More

Mens class, First Christian Church Sunday School, Canton, Ohio, June 7, 1912 [sic]

J193406 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; I. A. Miller; June 17, 1914.

Ladies class, First Christian Church Sunday School, Canton, Ohio, June 7, 1914

J193407 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; I. A. Miller; June 17, 1914; DLC/PP-1914:44818.

Colleges and Universities - Princeton - U.S.S.M.A. Princeton, New Jersey. Major D. H. Crissy presents silk flag to the first class graduating with 100% marks

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Colleges and Universities - Harvard University - Harvard Naval Cadel School, First Naval District. Graduating class on its way through Harvard Yard to Emerson Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Colleges and Universities - University of Kansas - Technical school for drafted men, first detachment, June 15, August 15, 1918. Blacksmiths' class, University of Kansas

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Colleges and Universities - Harvard University - First class of Naval Officers Material School marching over Anderson Bridge to Soldier's Field for review by Assistant. Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt and Major General Wood

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Decorations - Presentations - DSM and CM of Honor - General Pershing decorating American soldiers. Private First Class Chas. D. Barger, Company 1, 354th Infantry., being presented with "Medal of Honor" by General Pershing at his headquarters in Chaumont, France

Photographer: Western Newspaper Union Decorations - Presentations - DSM and CM of Honor

Colleges and Universities - University of Chicago - University of Chicago. Student Army Training Corps. First detachment. Showing class practice work in the open

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American Red Cross - Classes in Red Cross Work - First Aid Class, Wilmington, Del

Photographer: American Red Cross, Wilmington, Del. American Red Cross - Classes in Red Cross Work

Colleges and Universities - Harvard University - Harvard Cadet School, First Naval District. Graduating class passing through Harvard Yard, October 14, 1918

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Lyon, France. A group of patriotic women of Lyon, France, who composed the first class in nursing under the supervision of the American Red Cross. This is the first class to graduate (1918), and they received certificates and are fully qualified to act as childrens' visiting nurses. Miss Nelson, of the American Red Cross, (in front row center) was supervisor

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Photograph of Marine Corps First Class Private Edith Macies

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A first class Roumanian funeral. Three teams of horses draped in somber black robes with dark cockades haul the hearse when a Roumanian undertaker wins a "first class" funeral. The mourners follow on foot with bare heads. Balkan funerals offer a contrast of picturesque and pitiful scenes. American Red Cross workers, distributing relief throughout the country, have seen one of these three team impressive processions, followed by a one hearse after which trudged a small barefooted boy only mourner

Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card. Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: ARC Paris Office. Group title: Roumania. On caption card: (11574) Used in: Ex. T. More

Home hygiene & care of the sick, Praha, Czecho Slovakia. First class started Sept. 6th and ended Oct. 8th. Fourteen members in class at beginning and ten finished

Title, date and notes from Red Cross caption card. Photographer name or source of original from caption card or negative sleeve: Nursing Service. Classification: Home hygiene. Gift; American National Red Cross More

A US Navy (USN) Sailor mans the rails and renders honor to the Battleship ARIZONA (BB 39) Memorial as the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) pulls into Naval Station (NS) Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (HI). The REAGAN's first port visit to Hawaii comes in support of Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE, the humanitarian operation effort in the wake of the Tsunami that struck South East Asia on December 26, 2004

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Aaron Burden, Usn Release Stat More

Tugboats guide the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) as it gets underway from Pier 12 onboard Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA). The EISENHOWER completed a three-year refueling and complex overhaul in March and this will be her first underway period since completing the repairs

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Laura A. Moore, Usn Release Statu More

A US Navy F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, assigned to the Strike Fighter Squadron 146, launches from the flight deck onboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74) during flight operations in the Pacific Ocean. The STENNIS and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 are operating together for the first time during a Composite Training Unit Exercise.(U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Michael Hight) (Released)

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Chief and first class petty officers participate in a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) 365 workout aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

ARABIAN GULF (Jul. 17, 2014) Chief and first class petty officers participate in a Chief Petty Officer (CPO) 365 workout aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is supporting More

On the boat to Constantinople and Greece was the pet horse of the Queen of Romania. Travelling first class as of royal blood it was on its way to the Queen of Greece daughter of Marie of Roumania Huge Montenegrins in gorgeous native costumes have for years have been the guards of the Pera Palace in Constantinople. They have protected many distinguished guests of the hotel and to-day in this picture were waiting for Ismet Pasha the Turkish peace delegate who taught diplomacy to Europe's best, and out of defeat on the battlefield brought victory at the council table.

Photographs show the Queen Marie of Romania's horse in a stall on a boat with attendant and two Montenegrin guards outside the entrance to the Pera Palace Hotel, waiting for İsmet İnönü (Ismet Pasha), Istanbul More

First year men at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., receiving instruction in aviation from Lt. O[...] Hardison. This class is the first one to have the new cou[...] included in their curriculum. Each man must learn to fly

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The first meeting of the commission to arrange for the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of George Washington to be held in 1932, took place today, Feb. 16th at the White House with President Coolidge as chairman. The committee includes four members appointed by the Senate, four from the House and four appointed by the President. Left to right, front row: Senator Selden P. Spencer, Missouri; Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, President General, D.A.R.; President Coolidge; Mrs. John D. Sherman, Federation of Women's Clubs and Senator Simeon Fess, Ohio. Second row: Frederick H. Gillett, Speaker of the House of Representatives; Representative John Q. Tilson, Connecticut; Representative Willis C. Hawley, Oregon. Top row: Frank Munsey, publisher; Representative Joseph W. Byrns, Tennessee; Senator Thomas F. Bayard, Delaware; Senator Carter Class, Virginia, and Hanford Monider, former Commander of the American Legion

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Will keep informed of wants of 50,000 Post Office clerks. William Otto of Lincoln, Neb., recently elected Assistant Secretary Treasurer of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks, whose duty will be to keep Congress informed of the legislative wants of the 50,000 members of the organization who are employed in first and second class post offices throughout the country

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President Coolidge presents Congressional Medal of Honor to sailor Hero. William Russel Huber, Machinist Mate, First Class, United States Navy, receiving from President Coolidge today the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to him for an act of outstanding heroism. After a boiler explosion on the U.S.S. Bruce last June 11, Huber rescued shipmates and then succeed in closing off the steampipes at the risk of his own life. In the picture at extreme left is Admiral Charles F. Hughes, Chief of Naval Operations, while on the right is Secretary of the Navy Curtis D. Wilbur

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President Coolidge congratulates sailor after presenting him with Congressional Medal of Honor. President Coolidge congratulating William R. Huber, Machinist Mate, First Class, United States Navy, after presenting the sailor with the Congressional Medal of Honor at the White House today Huber was awarded the medal for heroism he displayed aboard the U.S.S. Bruce when an explosion occurred . He rescued shipmates and then at the risk of his life closed off the steampipes

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[Wife of New York department store magnate captures first and second prizes at Washington Horse Show. Mrs. Bernard Gimbel, wife of the New York department store magnate, and her horses Capt. Doane (left) and welcome with with whom she captured first and second prizes in the Ladies Hunters class at the National Capital Horse Show today. Capt. Doane is the $12,000 dollar horse who has been capturing many blue ribbons in eastern horse shows recently]

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Wife of New York department store magnate captures first and second prizes at Washington Horse Show. Mrs. Bernard Gimbel, wife of the New York department store magnate, and her horses Capt. Doane (left) and welcome with with whom she captured first and second prizes in the Ladies Hunters class at the National Capital Horse Show today. Capt. Doane is the $12,000 dollar horse who has been capturing many blue ribbons in eastern horse shows recently

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The source of the "bang." Members of the first "big" plebe class at U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., shown aboard the U.S.S. Babbitt, destroyer, where the newcomers are examining a deck gun. The boys are having quite a time before the regular opening of the academy for all classes. 9/20/35

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Academy Award winner and actor Ernest Borgnine shows off his new CHIEF PETTY Officer (CPO) cover at the Navy Memorial in Washington, District of Columbia (DC). Mr. Borgnine was made an honorary US Navy (USN) CPO by MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott [not shown] on October 15, 2004. Mr. Borgnine served in the Navy for ten years from 1935-1945 and left the service as a Gunners Mate First Class (GM1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Mark D. Faram, Usn Release Status More

Wash. D.C. Navy band's new organ. William Arbuckle, musician first class of the U.S. Navy, at the new pipe organ which has been purchased to be included in the new 95-piece symphony orchestra which gives its first concert Tuesday night (11/26/35) at the Navy Yard Sail Loft. 11/25/35

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Future admirals learn to sail. This photograph shows members of the plebe class at Annapolis, U.S. Naval Academy, learning to sail as one of the first lessons for the future admirals. 9/20/35

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Academy Award winner and actor Ernest Borgnine shows off his new CHIEF PETTY Officer (CPO) cover at the United States Navy Memorial in Washington, District of Columbia (DC). Mr. Borgnine was made an honorary US Navy (USN) CPO by MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott [not shown] on October 15, 2004. Mr. Borgnine served in the Navy for ten years from 1935-1945 and left the service as a Gunners Mate First Class (GM1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Mark D. Faram, Usn Release Status More

Speaker of the House. Washington, D.C., Jan 13. Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead really warmed up to his subject as he conducted the first class for freshman members of the House

A black and white photo of a man in a suit, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified data on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information a More

Panay hero receives Navy Cross. Washington, D.C., July 1. Fireman first class John L. Hodge, who is recuperating at Naval Hospital here, was today decorated with the Navy Cross for the bravery he displayed during the sinking of the U.S. gunboat Panay by Japanese bombs last year. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison is pictured pinning the award on the Bluejacket. It was hodge who carried Jim Marshall, staff writer for Collier's injured in the bombing, from the scene of the sinking vessel to Wuhu, China, a distance of about 17 miles, 7/1/38

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PRESIDENT PRESENTS AWARD TO WINNER OF GORGAS ESSAY CONTEST. WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 16. WINNER IN THE NINTH ANNUAL GORGAS ESSAY CONTEST ON THE SUBJECT 'ACHIEVEMENTS OF WILLIAM CRAWFORD GORGAS AND THEIR RELATION TO OUR HEALTH,' MISS FRANCES BABIN IS PICTURED RECEIVING THE HENRY L. DOHERTY FIRST PRIZE OF $500 FOR PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AT THE WHITE HOUSE TODAY. MISS BABIN IS A MEMBER OF THE 1938 GRADUATING CLASS OF SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL, MEMPHIS, TN. L TO R: MRS. HENRY L. DOHERTY, MISS BABIN, AND PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

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FIRST LADY PRESENTS TROPHY. WASHINGTON, D.C. JANUARY 25. ERROL FLYNN, STEPPING OUT OF HIS ROLE AS MOVIE STAR, TURNED HORSEMAN, AT THE FORT MYER PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY HORSE SHOW. MRS. ROOSEVELT PRESENTS THE HACK CLASS TROPHY WHICH HE WON

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First aid class for members of volunteer fire department. Greenhills, Ohio

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First aid class for members of volunteer fire department. Greenhills, Ohio

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Dresses made by home economics class which won first prize. Ashwood Plantations, South Carolina

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Mr. F. Neal Sever (center), a U.S. Navy World War Two Submarine Veteran, talks to U.S. Navy Sailor serving aboard the Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine, USS OKLAHOMA CITY (SSN 723) during his visit at Naval Station Norfolk Va., on Oct. 13, 2006. Following his tour, Mr. Sever attended the time-honored dolphin pinning ceremony and gave a first hand account of the only ground-combat operation on Japanese territory in World War II. (U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 1ST Class Christina M. Shaw) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Christina M. Shaw, USN Release Status: Released More

World War Two (WWII) US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) William H."Dub"Wilson Jr. (center), accompanied by his wife Idel, is congratulated by USAF MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Elizabeth Bookhoop, First Sergeant, 165th Mission Support Flight, following an award ceremony held at the 165th Airlift Wing, Savannah International Airport (IAP), Georgia (GA). PFC Wilson was presented with various awards including the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The awards were presented fifty-seven years after he left the service

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Savannah International Airport State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Shaleata Johnson, USAF Rel More

Mrs. Florene Miller Watson (one of the first Women Air Forces Service Pilots during WWII), entertains women with her war stories while aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker refueler at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., on Sept. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Carlye D. LaPointe) (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Carlye D. La Pointe Release Status More

Retired US Army (USA) Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jose Mendoza Lopez (left), Medal of Honor Recipient, World War II (WWII), and US Air Force (USAF) Brigadier General (BGEN) John H. Grueser, Vice-Commander, 4th Air Force (AF), poses for a photograph, during the Department of Defense Armed Forces Awards Breakfast, held during the 75th Annual League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), National Convention and Exposition at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas (TX)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Antonio State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Robert A. Whitehead, USAF Release Status: Rele More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Stacia C. Tieman (left), Public Affairs Journeyman, 100th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), interviews Mr. Wilbur Richardson, wearing the uniform of a World War II (WW II) US Army Air Force (USAAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT), for an upcoming article on the rededication of the American Air Museum at RAF Duxford, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. Standing to the left of Mr. Richardson is an unidentified female wearing the uniform of a WW II USAAF 1ST Lieutenant (1LT)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Duxford State: Cambridgeshire Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Andrew E. Lynch, USAF Release Status: Released to Public More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tabari Thompson (left), USAF, and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Anthony Heindl, USAF, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS), Survivor Equipment Fabrication Flight, 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, perform the long folding process on an Aces II ejection seat recovery canopy parachute. When completed it is stuffed into the parachute container. The EMS survivor equipment shop meets the needs of over 220 aircrew members and relocated to a $1,700,000 state of the art maintenance facility from two condemned World War II huts

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To More

With an airfield security detachment in Hawaii. On alert with an airfeild security detachment in Hawaii the troops stand guard in a dugout. Shown left to right are: Private First Class James Warren and Coston W. Gambrell of New York City and Private Otis Lee, Baltimore, Maryland

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U.S. Air Force 1ST LT. Amanda Person (left), 91st Air Refueling Squadron, and Mrs. Florene Miller Watson (right), one of the first Women Air Forces Service Pilots during WWII, discuss the changes in technology while sitting in the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker refueler at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., on Sept. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Carlye D. LaPointe) (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Carlye D. La Pointe Release Status More

Japanese World War II Veteran Mr. Iwashita, President of the Zero Fighter Pilots Association and US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Timothy Nichols, a member of the Hickam AFB, Hawaii (HI) Honor Guard Team, pay respects to fallen soldiers during a Flagpole Ceremony held to commemorate the attack on Hickam Field during the Japanese invasion

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Christopher Campbell, USAF Release More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tabari Thompson (left), USAF, and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Anthony Heindl, USAF, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS), Survivor Equipment Fabrication Flight, 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, perform the long folding process on an Aces II ejection seat recovery canopy parachute. When completed it is stuffed into the parachute container. The EMS survivor equipment shop meets the needs of over 220 aircrew members and relocated to a $1,700,000 state of the art maintenance facility from two condemned World War II huts

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To More

U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing members march in a parade through Bury St. Edmonds during a ceremony on Sept. 18, 2004, to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain. During World War II the German Luftwaffe began its attack against the United Kingdom on July 10, 1940, unleashing its bombers against Britain's shipping industry and conducting fighter sweeps over the southern coast of England in what would become known as the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN First Class Christopher Walkenhorst) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bury St. Edmonds State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Christopher Walkenhorst USAF Release Status: Released t More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Kelli England (left), 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) and AIRMAN Basic (AB) Chase Carulli, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), clean the propeller on a mock up World War Two (WII) P-51D Mustang aircraft as part of a team assigned to clean up the Barksdales Material Heritage on Display at the 8th Air Force Museum, located at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), Louisiana (LA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Michael A. Kaplan, USAF Relea More

U.S. Air Force 1ST LT. Amanda Person (right), 91st Air Refueling Squadron, prepares to give Mrs. Florene Miller Watson (left), one of the first Women Air Forces Service Pilots during WWII, a tour of a KC-135 Stratotanker refueler at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., on Sept. 17, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Carlye D. LaPointe) (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Carlye D. La Pointe Release Status More

Many veterans gathered at a Battle of Britain ceremony held in Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, United Kingdom, on Sept. 18, 2004, to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain. During World War II the German Luftwaffe began its attack against the United Kingdom on July 10, 1940, unleashing its bombers against Britain's shipping industry and conducting fighter sweeps over the southern coast of England in what would become known as the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN First Class Christopher Walkenhorst) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bury St. Edmonds State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Christopher Walkenhorst USAF Release Status: Released t More

Arriving onboard a US Navy (USN) UH-60S Knighthawk helicopter, Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Commodore (CDRE) Steve Gilmore, Commander Task Force 58 (CTF-58), transferred his flag and his crew of 15 RAN Sailors from the USN Ticonderoga Class Cruiser Class USS ANTIETAM (CG 54) [not shown] to the USN Ticonderoga Class Cruiser Class USS NORMANDY (CG 60). CDRE Gilmore, is responsible for coalition maritime security operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf and the first Australian coalition commander to lead a combined task group in operations since World War II (WWII)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: JO2 David Valdez, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Robert A. Whitehead (right), 4th Combat Camera Squadron (CCS), photographs United States Army (USA) Retired Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jose M. Lopez (in wheelchair), a World War II (WWII) Medal of Honor Recipient, with distinguished guests during the Department Of Defense Armed Forces Awards Breakfast, held as part of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 75th Annual National Convention and Exposition, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas (TX)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Antonio State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Francisco V Govea II, USAF Release Status: Rele More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tabari Thompson (left), USAF, and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Anthony Heindl, USAF, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS), Survivor Equipment Fabrication Flight, 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, perform the long folding process on an Aces II ejection seat recovery canopy parachute. When completed it is stuffed into the parachute container. The EMS survivor equipment shop meets the needs of over 220 aircrew members and relocated to a $1,700,000 state of the art maintenance facility from two condemned World War II huts

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) John Calvano, Videographer, 509th Communication Squadron (CS), Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO), captures a historical moment with retired USAF Brigadier General (BGEN) Paul Tibbets in Columbus, Ohio. BGEN Tibbets founded the 509th Composite Group in the 1940s and piloted the B-29 Super Fortress Enola Gay that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on 6 August 1945

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Columbus State: Ohio (OH) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA Tia C. Schroeder, US More

The U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing Honor Guard stands at attention during a ceremony on Sept. 18, 2004, to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain. During World War II the German Luftwaffe began its attack against the United Kingdom on July 10, 1940, unleashing its bombers against Britain's shipping industry and conducting fighter sweeps over the southern coast of England in what would become known as the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN First Class Christopher Walkenhorst) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Christopher Walkenhorst USAF Release Status: Released to More

US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Cory Lovejoy, Charlie 1/27 Field Artillery (FA), Babenhausen Kaserne, Germany (DEU), presents World War II (WWII) veteran First Lieutenant (1LT) (Ret) Frank Hertzog, with an empty shell casing from a 75mm howitzer following the 21 gun salute during the US-sponsored ceremony at Utah Beach commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tabari Thompson (left), USAF, and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Anthony Heindl, USAF, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron (EMS), Survivor Equipment Fabrication Flight, 48th Fighter Wing (FW), RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, perform the long folding process on an Aces II ejection seat recovery canopy parachute. When completed it is stuffed into the parachute container. The EMS survivor equipment shop meets the needs of over 220 aircrew members and relocated to a $1,700,000 state of the art maintenance facility from two condemned World War II huts

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tony R. To More

U.S. Air Force 48th Fighter Wing members march in a parade through Bury St. Edmonds during a ceremony on Sept. 18, 2004, to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain. During World War II the German Luftwaffe began its attack against the United Kingdom on July 10, 1940, unleashing its bombers against Britain's shipping industry and conducting fighter sweeps over the southern coast of England in what would become known as the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN First Class Christopher Walkenhorst) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bury St. Edmonds State: Suffolk Country: United Kingdom (GBR) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Christopher Walkenhorst USAF Release Status: Released t More