Anniversaries

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center, second from left) takes part in the dedication ceremony of John F. Kennedy Square in Remiremont, France. The dedication was part of the celebration commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the liberation of Remiremont from the Germans on September 29, 1944 and to honor the men who died fighting for its freedom. All others in the crowd are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) speaks at the dedication of John F. Kennedy Square in Remiremont, France. The dedication was part of the celebration commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the liberation of Remiremont from the Germans and to honor the men who died fighting for its freedom.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (foreground, left), aided by an unidentified dignitary, lays a wreath on the war memorial at Remiremont, France, during ceremonies honoring those who died to gain its freedom. The ceremony was part of a larger celebration commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the liberation of Remiremont from the Germans on September 29, 1944. All others are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center) with two unidentified dignitaries, speaks with a vendor at the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the liberation of Remiremont, France from the Germans.

Presentation of the National Capital Sesquicentennial stamp takes place in Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson's office. Chief Justice Fred Vinson represented the Federal Government Judicial Branch. Carter Barron represented the Sesquicentennial Commission as Vice President of that Committee. The stamp went on sale to the general public on August 2 , 1950.

Troops of the 211th AAA AW, who participated in the celebrations of the first anniversary of the American landing at Leyte, Philippines, gather in the square opposite the Tacloban Cathedral. All are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton.

An unidentified woman sings the Philippine National song during the celebration of the first anniversary of the American landing at Leyte, Philippines, on October 20, 1944. All others are also unidentified.

Unidentified citizens, soldiers, and dignitaries participate in a ceremony to dedicate a monument to General Douglas MacArthur to commemorate the American landing at Leyte, Philippines on October 20, 1944. Donor: John Paxton.

Flag raising ceremony during commemoration of the first anniversary of the American landing at Leyte, Philippines on October 20, 1944. The soldiers and band members in the background are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton.

The Mayor of Tacloban, Philippines, (standing) addresses the people during celebration to commemorate the first anniversary of the landing of American troops at Leyte, Philippines, on October 20, 1944. All others are unidentified.