Parades

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.

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.

Celebrating the first anniversary of the landing of American troops on October 20, 1944, citizens of Tacloban, Philippines participate in a parade in native costume. All are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

Color guard of the 211th AAA AW passes in review during celebrations to commemorate the Battle of Leyte which began with the American landing on October 20, 1944. All are unidentified. Donor John Paxton

West Point cadets march down Pennsylvania Avenue in a welcoming parade celebrating French President Vincent Auriol's arrival in Washington, D.C. All are unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

President Harry S. Truman (back seat of car, left) and Vice President Alben Barkley (back seat of car, right) greet the crowds lining Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. after winning the 1948 Presidential election. Also pictured is Senator J. Howard McGrath (back seat, center). In the center row of the car: First Lady Bess W. Truman (left); Margaret Truman (center); and Marian (Mrs. Max) Truitt (right). All others unidentified. From: Oscar Chapman Scrapbook

This photograph, taken from the rear of the platform, shows President Harry S. Truman (center, front viewing row) and others watching the band pass by during the Armed Forces Day Parade. All others are unidentified.

Inauguration parade with President Harry S. Truman and Vice-President Alben Barkley riding in a convertible car. All others are unidentified.

The United States Army Band passing in review of President Harry S. Truman in the Armed Services Day Parade. President Truman is in the middle of the first row under the awning. General Harry Vaughan is also under the awning, in the first row, fifth from the left. All others are unidentified.

Parade of Guatemalan soldiers celebrating the anniversary of their military academy. All are unidentified.