Parades

Parade celebrating French President Vincent Auriol's arrival in Washington, D.C.

President Harry S. Truman (backseat, driver's side) French President Vincent Auriol (backseat, passenger side) and unidentified persons during a welcoming parade in Washington, D.C. for the French President.

View of Polish Army tank participating in a street military parade. Identified as: "Polish Army is equipped with modern Soviet weapons. Photo shows Polish tank parading through Kattowitz (presently called Stalinograd)." Illustration for publication "Swiat" for August 2, 1953.

Extended view of Red Square located in Moscow, Russia. Military units are shown in parade formation. Identification reads: "The Soviet Union has at least 175 fully trained divisions under arms. Photo shows a fraction of these marching through Red Square." Typed on the back of the photograph is two paragraphs titled "Highway to Peace" which give a brief explanation of the United States and Soviet Union views on peace keeping after World War II.

Outside scene showing a group of soldiers in parade formation walking in what appears to be a stadium or arena location. Possibly Soviet troops. Photograph a publication illustration with explanation given in non-English language.

View of tanks moving down a street in what is identified as a May Parade, Roten Platz (Moscow, Russia). Identification with photograph also includes: "Ogonjok", 4. Mai 1952."

Group of military soldiers lined up in formation and holding their guns, perhaps marching in a parade. Identified as an illustration, "Imagini militare", August 1953. Location probably Romania or a country behind the Iron Curtain.

Exterior view of military tanks participating in a parade seen passing by full viewing stands. Identification not in English language, appears to be an Asian location, perhaps China.

View includes tanks and soldiers on the street participating in a parade to honor the Hungarian National Holiday. Identification with photograph reads: "Tank parade on the occasion of the Hungarian National Holiday 4 April 52."

Exterior parade view which features a cavalry unit passing by a reviewing stand. Identified as: "For the first time a cavalry unit takes part in a parade (Liberation day 9th May 1952 in Prague)."