Sailors

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Emmet O'Neal (in white suit, back to camera) boarding a vessel as United States Naval personnel stand at his sides. Others are unidentified.

The United States Navy Band, led by Charles Brendler and Richard E. Townsend, performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949. The are posed before the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

Conductor Richard E. Townsend served as Assistant Leader for the United States Navy Band which performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949.

The United States Navy Band, led by Charles Brendler and Richard E. Townsend, performed at the Inaugural Gala held January 19, 1949. The are posed in front of the United States Capitol Building.

On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West causing severe flooding at the Naval Air Station. Unidentified sailor stands in the street, demonstrating the depth of the high water. Damage to the trees and palms is also evident.

On September 20-21, 1948 a hurricane struck Key West, Florida causing flooding at the Naval Air Station. Unidentified sailor and young boy stand in the street, demonstrating the depth of the high water. Damage to the trees and palms is also evident.

A sailor lies on the top bunk in a cabin aboard the Williamsburg cruising in the Caribbean during President Harry S. Truman's trip to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Key West. From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.

This is the famous Alfred Eisenstaedt photograph of the sailor kissing the nurse in Times Square, New York City, after the announcement of the end of World War II. From: Photo was obtained by Whistlestop editor Lenore Bradley for use in the newsletter.

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair (right)with unidentified sailor during his visit to the Naval Air Station, Olathe, Kansas.

Reathel Odum (second from right) with unidentified sailors standing in front of a statue at the World's Fair in New York City.