Soldiers

Soldiers stand on the sidelines and watch as a group of marchers pass by in a parade. The parade was held in Basel, Switzerland. Probably taken while E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. worked in Europe.

Spectators watch as soldiers march by during a parade in Basel, Switzerland that was part of a celebration of the Basel Zoo's anniversary. Probably taken while E. Clifton Daniel, Jr. worked in Europe.

President Harry S. Truman's procession drives past units of the 2nd Armored Division, deployed on the autobahn leading from Potsdam to Berlin, Germany. President Truman is in the area to attend the Potsdam Conference.

Stressing the need for interracial solidarity in the post-war world, African-American and white soldiers got together as part of the army's general educational program at a heavy bomber base in Italy. Arranged by Colonel David C. Epps (third from left standing) of Portland, Oregon, the participants heard informal speeches by 2nd Lieutenant Sidney Thompson, Jr, (to right of Epps) of Cleveland, Ohio; S/Sgt. Ernest J. Henderson (second from left sitting in second row) of Springfield, Massachusetts and Sergeant Robert Williams (extreme right, foreground) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson (in civilian clothes) is standing in the back of the leading half-track as he inspects the 2nd Armored Division in Berlin, Germany during the Potsdam Conference. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (walking in front of troops, right, in civilian clothes) inspects 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Frankfurt, Germany, during a break in the Potsdam Conference. The break occurred as a result of the British parliamentary elections. General Dwight D. Eisenhower (walking in front of troops, center) joined President Truman for the inspection. All others are unidentified.

Event is identified as the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) dinner for Congressional vets. According to Robert Goodwin's diary he attended and it was held at the Statler [Hotel] in the Presidential Room. Those in view are not identified.

Alternate bomb loads for the B-26, stationed in Pusan, Korea, headquarters for the United States Air Force 17th Bomb Wing.

Staff Sergeant Eugene List (right), presents a copy of sheet music that he played at the Potsdam Conference to President Harry S. Truman (left). He played the piano at a dinner that President Truman hosted for Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Marshal Joseph Stalin and other Allied leaders.

Soldiers march past President Harry S. Truman's viewing stand at the Inaugural Parade. President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley are standing in the center of the box. All others are unidentified.