African American soldiers

Major General Louis W. Truman (front row, right) stands alongside twenty-three soldiers who received promotion to the United States Army grade of E-8 (Master Sergeant), the second highest rank among enlisted men. All others are unidentified. This ceremony probably took place at Fort Lewis, Washington.

President Harry S. Truman greets members of the armed services in the audience at the ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas Tree. All others are unidentified.

Snapshot of France during World War I, probably taken by Eben Ayers who was stationed there one year. St. Nazaire. 811th Pioneer Quartet. (Negro soldiers singing.)

This machine gun crew of African American soldiers in the Korean War beat off a fierce night attack with their accurate firing.