View of the Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting Pool, and WWII Memorial, from...
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WWII Memorial, National Parks gallery
Scenic View of Visitors walking around the WWII Memorial.
US COAST GUARD WWII MEMORIAL
Attu, AK (Oct. 27)--A World War II memorial sits on the top of a mountain about four milesfrom Coast Guard LORAN Station Arru. The titanium memorial was placed by japanese government in 1987 to honor soldiers ... More
US COAST GUARD WWII MEMORIAL
Attu, AK (Oct. 27)--A World War II memorial sits on the top of a mountain about four milesfrom Coast Guard LORAN Station Arru. The titanium memorial was placed by japanese government in 1987 to honor soldiers ... More
World War II Gela Landing Memorial ceremony
U.S. Navy and Italian navy sailors carry a wreath to place on the Ponte Dirillo Memorial as part of the World War II Gela Landing Memorial ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella. The ceremony is in remembrance... More
One team, one fight: African-Americans in the Marine Corps
Marines, following the rapid Japanese retreat northward on Okinawa, pause for a moment's rest at the base of a Japanese war memorial during the Battle of Okinawa, April 12, 1945. They are (on steps) Pfc. F. O. ... More
A view of the USS ARIZONA memorial which spans the sunken hull of the ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret) Release Status: Rele... More
Jerry Weiss, a former Engineman 2nd class talks to reporters aboard hi...
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Sep. 02, 2003) Jerry Weiss, a former Engineman 2nd class talks to reporters aboard his former ship, the Battleship Missouri (BB 63) shortly after the Anniversary of the End of World War II... More
Former crewmembers of the Battleship Missouri (BB 63) pose for photos
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Sep. 02, 2003) Former crewmembers of the Battleship Missouri (BB 63) pose for photos shortly after the Anniversary of the End of World War II ceremony, held aboard the famous ship. More t... More
U.S. Navy Adm. Thomas B. Fargo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPAC...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp H.M. Smith State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jondior Ferrell, USMC Release Status: Rel... More
U.S. Navy (Retired) Rear Adm. Charles D. Grojean, head of the Admiral ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Camp H.M. Smith State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jondior Ferrell, USMC Release Status: Rel... More
The 6th Fleet Bandmaster, Lt. Bruce McDonald, provides music for a cer...
Florance, Italy (May. 05, 2005) The 6th Fleet Bandmaster, Lt. Bruce McDonald, provides music for a ceremony celebrating the 60th Anniversary World War II (WWII), at Italy's Florence American Cemetery and Memori... More
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger awards a Rupture Duck to Army Ai...
San Diego, Calif. (May. 29, 2005) California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger awards a "Rupture Duck" to Army Air Corps Veteran Harry Kaplan at a WWII 60th anniversary ceremony. The "Rupture Duck" was given to servic... More
World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C.
The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the ... More
World War II Memorial, Washington D.C.
The World War II memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the ... More
U.S. Marine Corps MAJ. GEN. Duane Thiessen, right, Commander, U.S. Mar...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incheon Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: LT.J.G. Jessica Gandy, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. James Wisecup, second from right, Commander U.S. N...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Incheon Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: LT.J.G. Jessica Gandy, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More
World War II veterans honored
World War II veteran Everett Crary (in wheelchair) and his guardian Dr. David Angelette are greeted by dozens of officers and chief petty officers from the Center for Information Dominance Corry Station, along ... More
Art Deco Column Capital details, Mississippi War Memorial Building, Ja...
Built in 1939 beside the Old Capitol. A Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Print... More
USS Taylor visits Russia to commemorate the end of WWII.
MURMANSK, Russia (Sep. 07, 2010) Color guard members stationed aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) stand at attention alongside members from the Russian armed forces ... More
World War II veteran Terrence Walker, right, walks
World War II veteran Terrence Walker, right, walks past an aisle of applause at the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, N.C., in appreciation of him and 107 of his fellow WWII veterans. The non-profi... More
World War II Memorial in San Francisco, California
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Retired Gunner's Mate 1st Class Hank Kudzik and retired Sonar Technici...
WASHINGTON (Jun. 04, 2012) Retired Gunner's Mate 1st Class Hank Kudzik and retired Sonar Technician Howard Snell shake hands during a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial commemorating the 70th anniversa... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert participates...
WASHINGTON (Jun. 04, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert delivers rem...
WASHINGTON (Jun. 04, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert delivers remarks during a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Mid... More
Battle of Midway veterans are honored during a wreath laying ceremony ...
WASHINGTON (Jun. 04, 2012) Battle of Midway veterans are honored during a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway was the tur... More
Battle of Midway veterans bow their heads during the benediction follo...
WASHINGTON (Jun. 04, 2012) Battle of Midway veterans bow their heads during the benediction following a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Th... More
Sailors and Marines attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memori...
WASHINGTON (Jun. 04, 2012) Sailors and Marines attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the... More
The official party salute during a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy ...
WASHINGTON (Jun. 04, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, Vice Adm. Manson K. Brown, U.S. Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, Lt. Gen. Willie Williams, Director of Mar... More
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert presents ret...
WASHINGTON (Jun. 04, 2012) Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert presents retired Marine Corps Maj. Albert Grasselli with a Battle of Midway proclamation during a wreath laying ceremony at t... More
The commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, participates in a wreath la...
NORFOLK (Jun. 04, 2012) Rear Adm. Ted Branch, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The... More
Sailors prepare to hoist the flag for morning colors before the 67th a...
PEARL HARBOR (Sep. 02, 2012) Sailors prepare to hoist the flag for morning colors before the 67th anniversary of the end of World War II aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial. The ceremony marked 67 years sin... More
Sailors standby to perform a rifle volley.
PEARL HARBOR (Sep. 02, 2012) Sailors standby to perform a rifle volley during the 67th anniversary of the end of World War II aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial. The ceremony marked 67 years since Gen. Dou... More
Sailors hoist the American flag for morning colors.
PEARL HARBOR (Sep. 02, 2012) Sailors hoist the American flag for morning colors before the 67th anniversary of the end of World War II aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial. The ceremony marked 67 years since... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Slient Drill Platoon Performs
The U.S. Marine Corps Slient Drill Platoon Performs in front of the Historic World War II Memorial.
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial.
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial. Public domain photograph of procession, parade in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Battleship Missouri Memorial is the site of a ceremony honoring th...
PEARL HARBOR (Sep. 02, 2013) The Battleship Missouri Memorial is the site of a ceremony honoring the 68th anniversary of the end of World War II. The ceremony marked 68 years since Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Fl... More
Visitors to the USS Arizona Memorial observe the 68th anniversary of t...
PEARL HARBOR (Sep. 02, 2013) Visitors to the USS Arizona Memorial observe the 68th anniversary of the end of World War II from the location signifying the start of U.S. involvement in the war. The ceremony mark... More
Members of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam rifle detail await order...
PEARL HARBOR (Sep. 02, 2014) Members of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam rifle detail await orders during a ceremony of the 69th anniversary of the end of World War II aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial.... More
Rear Adm. Robert Girrier, deputy commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, spea...
PEARL HARBOR (Sep. 02, 2014) Rear Adm. Robert Girrier, deputy commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks during a ceremony of the 69th anniversary of the end of World War II aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial... More
Gottaswing, World War II Living History Swing Dancers
Gottaswing, World War II Living History Swing Dancers Karyn Jarboe and Jerrold Epstein, entertain visitors at the National WWII Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 16, 2015. National Capital Region airport Honor Fl... More
A U.S. Marine Corps student with the Staff Non-Commissioned
A U.S. Marine Corps student with the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., runs with the Marine Corps guidon during a director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2016. During the r... More
Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets Donald Fosb...
PEARL HARBOR (Sep. 02, 2015) Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, greets Donald Fosburg, a former Navy Radioman, during a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II aboard th... More
Rear Adm. William Byrne renders a salute during the 65th Annual Incheo...
INCHEON (Sep. 15, 2015) Rear Adm. William Byrne, center, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, renders a salute along with Republic of Korea senior military service members at the Gen. Douglas MacArthur memoria... More
151117-N-LV695-001 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Nov.17,2015)
151117-N-LV695-001 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Nov.17,2015) Sailors assigned to United States Navy Ceremonial Guard stop at the WWII Memorial during company physical training. (U.S. Navy Photo by Command Master Chief... More
A close up of a metal wall with a blue sky in the background. Wwii mem...
Wartime images: Free images of war, available for commercial use and free download. Copyright-free, no attribution required. A close up of a metal wall with a blue sky in the background
Chief Petty Officer Brandon Almagro performs taps during a wreath layi...
WASHINGTON (Dec. 07, 2016) Chief Petty Officer Brandon Almagro performs taps during a wreath laying as part of the Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Commemoration at the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. The ceremo... More
Petty Officer 1st Class James Anderson, left, and Master Chief Petty O...
WASHINGTON (Dec. 07, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class James Anderson, left, and Master Chief Petty Officer Mike Schmitz perform on trombone during the Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Commemoration at the WWII Memori... More
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers host a wreath
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers host a wreath laying ceremony with 2nd Calvary Regiment and the Romanian Army to honor fallen soldiers during World War II in Romania in Sinaia, Romania during exercise ... More
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers host wreath laying ceremony w...
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers from 361st Civil Affairs Brigade host a wreath laying ceremony with 2nd Calvary Regiment and the Romanian Army to honor fallen soldiers during World War II in Romania in... More
U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley, speaks
U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley, speaks at a honorary promotion ceremony in honor of Bob Dole at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., May 15, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dana Clarke)
U.S. Army Major General Mark Shwartz greets WWII veteran
U.S. Army Major General Mark Shwartz greets WWII veteran David Lowhorn during the Operation Market Garden and Battle of Angaur 75th Anniversity Commemoration at the National WWII Memorial, Washington, D.C., Sep... More
World War II veteran Edward Baytala waves to patriotic
World War II veteran Edward Baytala waves to patriotic onlookers, who are applauding him and 107 of his fellow WWII veterans at the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, N.C., May 4. Escorting Baytala ... More
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial.
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial. Public domain photograph of procession, parade in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The U.S. Marine Corps Slient Drill Platoon Performs
The U.S. Marine Corps Slient Drill Platoon Performs in front of the Historic World War II Memorial.
Gottaswing, World War II Living History Swing Dancers
Gottaswing, World War II Living History Swing Dancers Karyn Jarboe and Jerrold Epstein, entertain visitors at the National WWII Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 16, 2015. National Capital Region airport Honor Fl... More
U.S. Marine Corps students and staff with the Staff
U.S. Marine Corps students and staff with the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., run towards the Washington Monument during a director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2016. D... More
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers host a wreath
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers host a wreath laying ceremony with 2nd Calvary Regiment and the Romanian Army to honor fallen soldiers during World War II in Romania in Sinaia, Romania during exercise ... More
A visitor to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial traces the
A visitor to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial traces the name of a U.S. service member killed during the Vietnam War in Washington, D.C., Nov. 11, 2018. (Photo Credit: Sean Kimmons)
Bob Dole receives an award during his honorary promotion
Bob Dole receives an award during his honorary promotion ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., May 15, 2019. Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley, hosted the ceremony. (U.... More
Vietnam veteran Bobby Beal guides WWII veteran James
Vietnam veteran Bobby Beal guides WWII veteran James Washburn towards the Operation Market Garden and Battle of Angaur 75th Anniversity Commemoration at the National WWII Memorial, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2... More
World War II veteran Clay Cofield feeds off the energy
World War II veteran Clay Cofield feeds off the energy of the crowd applauding him and 107 of his fellow WWII veterans at the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, May 4.
The U.S. Marine Corps Slient Drill Platoon Performs
The U.S. Marine Corps Slient Drill Platoon Performs in front of the Historic World War II Memorial.
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial.
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial. Public domain photograph of procession, parade in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Gottaswing World War II Living History Swing Dancers
Gottaswing World War II Living History Swing Dancers entertain visitors at the National WWII Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 16, 2015. National Capital Region airport Honor Flight groups welcome 750 veterans an... More
U.S. Marine Corps students with the Staff Non-Commissioned
U.S. Marine Corps students with the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., march in front of the Washington Monument during a director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2016. Durin... More
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers host a wreath
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers host a wreath laying ceremony with 2nd Calvary Regiment and the Romanian Army to honor fallen soldiers during World War II in Romania in Sinaia, Romania during exercise ... More
A visitor to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial points to
A visitor to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial points to a name on one of its polished black granite panels in Washington, D.C., Nov. 11, 2018. (Photo Credit: Sean Kimmons)
Bob Dole speaks at his honorary promotion ceremony
Bob Dole speaks at his honorary promotion ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., May 15, 2019. Dole was promoted to the rank of Col. after his many years of dedicated service to the United ... More
An event participant greets WWII veteran James Washburn
An event participant greets WWII veteran James Washburn during the Operation Market Garden and Battle of Angaur 75th Anniversity Commemoration at the National WWII Memorial, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2019. (D... More
U.S. Navy and Italian navy sailors carry a wreath to
U.S. Navy and Italian navy sailors carry a wreath to place on the Ponte Dirillo Memorial as part of the World War II Gela Landing Memorial ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella. The ceremony is in remembrance... More
World War II veteran Clay Cofield moves through a crowd
World War II veteran Clay Cofield moves through a crowd that applauds him and 107 of his fellow WWII veterans at the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, N.C, May 4. Thousands from the local community... More
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial.
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial.
The U.S. Marine Corps Slient Drill Platoon Performs
The U.S. Marine Corps Slient Drill Platoon Performs in front of the Historic World War II Memorial.
World War II Veteran Thurman Frank and guardian Richard
World War II Veteran Thurman Frank and guardian Richard Schmidt visit the National World War II Memorial Freedom Wall, Washington, D.C., May 16, 2015. National Capital Region airport Honor Flight groups welcome... More
U.S. Marine Corps students and staff with the Staff
U.S. Marine Corps students and staff with the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., participate in a director's motivational run in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2016. During the run, Marines visit... More
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers host a wreath
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers host a wreath laying ceremony with 2nd Calvary Regiment and the Romanian Army to honor fallen soldiers during World War II in Romania in Sinaia, Romania during exercise ... More
Ewing Miller, right, a former first lieutenant with
Ewing Miller, right, a former first lieutenant with the U.S. Army Air Forces who was a prisoner of war in World War II, poses for a photo after a Veterans Day ceremony at the National WWII Memorial in Washingto... More
Bob Dole speaks to an audience during his honorary
Bob Dole speaks to an audience during his honorary promotion ceremony to Col. at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., May 15, 2019. U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley, hosted the ceremony.... More
U.S. military veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam take
U.S. military veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam take their hats off for the national anthem during the Operation Market Garden and Battle of Angaur 75th Anniversity Commemoration at the National WWII Memorial... More
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial.
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial.
The U.S. Marine Corps Slient Drill Platoon Performs
The U.S. Marine Corps Slient Drill Platoon Performs in front of the Historic World War II Memorial.
A wreath sits alone in front of the World War II Memorial
A wreath sits alone in front of the World War II Memorial Freedom Wall, Washington, May 16, 2015. National Capital Region airport Honor Flight groups welcome 750 veterans and their guardians from across the cou... More
A U.S. Marine Corps student with the Staff Non-Commissioned
A U.S. Marine Corps student with the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA), Quantico, Va., stands at parade rest holding the SNCOA guidon at the Korean War Veterans Memorial during a director's motivat... More
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers host a wreath
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers host a wreath laying ceremony with 2nd Calvary Regiment and the Romanian Army to honor fallen soldiers during World War II in Romania in Sinaia, Romania during exercise ... More
World War II veterans help lay wreaths during a Veterans
World War II veterans help lay wreaths during a Veterans Day ceremony at the National WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C., Nov. 11, 2018. (Photo Credit: Sean Kimmons)
Bob Dole and his wife, Elizabeth Dole, pose for a photo
Bob Dole and his wife, Elizabeth Dole, pose for a photo during an honorary promotion ceremony in honor of Bob Dole at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., May 15, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Dana Clarke)
The U.S. Army Color Guard parades the colors during
The U.S. Army Color Guard parades the colors during the Operation Market Garden and Battle of Angaur 75th Anniversity Commemoration at the National WWII Memorial, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2019. (DoD photo by... More
World War II Veterans from East Tennessee tour the
World War II Veterans from East Tennessee tour the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial.
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial. Public domain photograph of procession, parade in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The U.S. Marine Corps Slient Drill Platoon Performs
The U.S. Marine Corps Slient Drill Platoon Performs in front of the Historic World War II Memorial.
Civilian and military volunteers greet veterans at
Civilian and military volunteers greet veterans at the National World War II Memorial, Washington, May 16, 2015. National Capital Region airport Honor Flight groups welcome 750 veterans and their guardians from... More
U.S. Marine Corps students and staff with the Staff
U.S. Marine Corps students and staff with the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Quantico, Va., pause for a period of instruction about the Lincoln Memorial during a director's motivational run in Washingt... More
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers host a wreath
U.S. Army Reserve civil affairs soldiers host a wreath laying ceremony with 2nd Calvary Regiment and the Romanian Army to honor fallen soldiers during World War II in Romania in Sinaia, Romania during exercise ... More
Ewing Miller, a former first lieutenant with the U.S.
Ewing Miller, a former first lieutenant with the U.S. Army Air Forces who was a prisoner of war in World War II, speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony at the National WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C., Nov. 11,... More
WWII veteran James Washburn places a commemorative
WWII veteran James Washburn places a commemorative wreath during the Operation Market Garden and Battle of Angaur 75th Anniversity Commemoration at the National WWII Memorial, Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2019. ... More
The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs
The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs in front of the historic World War II Memorial.
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial.
"The Commandants Own" Performing at WWII Memorial. Public domain photograph of procession, parade in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description