U.S. Army Signal Corps

Reathel Odum (left) and Lieutenant General Louis Truman at a birthday dinner in honor of Lt. General Truman at the Kelley Barracks Officers Club in Stuttgart, Germany.

President Harry S. Truman (left, near bottom of stairs) leaves the Little White House in Potsdam, Germany, with his Naval Aide, Captain James Vardaman (background, left) and General Harry Vaughan (right). Truman was in Potsdam to meet with the Allies regarding the end of World War II.

Aerial view of the Army tanker SS "Agate" in the Manila, Philippines, harbor after a fire had been extinguished. Donor: John Paxton.

The deck of the Army tanker SS Agate that was damaged by a fire in the harbor in Manila, Philippines. People on board are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

An Aerial view of the Army tanker SS Agate, after a fire on board was extinguished. The ship is in the harbor of Manila Bay, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton.

Unidentified war correspondents and civilian newsmen read the testimonies given in closed sessions of the Japanese war crimes trials in Manila, Philippines. These statements were given by women who were mistreated by the Japanese. Donor: John Paxton.

Interior of the Snack Bar #16 at Nichols Field, Manila, Philippines. Soldiers and others are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

Unidentified soldiers at the bar of the Base X Officer's Country Club bar, Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton.

American soldiers buy beer during the formal opening of the Manila Leave Center Beer Garden in Manila, Philippines. All are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

Fire at Emergency Control Administration Motor Pool on Azcarraga Street, Manila, Philippines, forces nearby families to evacuate. Smoke from fire can be seen in background. All are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton