Soldiers

Soldiers passing in front of the presidential viewing stand during a parade commemorating Army Day. Standing in the front row of the presidential box are, from left to right: unidentified Navy officer, General Omar Bradley, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson, President Truman, and two unidentified men. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman and other dignitaries observe as soldiers on horseback pass the presidential viewing stand during a parade commemorating Army Day. In the front row of the box, from left to right: two unidentified men, President Truman, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson (man not wearing a hat), General Omar Bradley, unidentified man. All others are unidentified.

A serviceman poses outdoors with a group of men and women in connection with a series of parties sponsored by the American Newspaper Women's Club on Sunday afternoons as part of "Operation Homefront." The only person who can be identified is Mrs. A. Burke Summers (right) of Holly Oaks, Virginia. From: Truman Home.

An unidentified man, woman, and serviceman stand behind a Victrola and select records to be played at a party sponsored by the American Newspaper Women's Club, Washington, D.C., as part of "Operation Homefront." The parties, held every Sunday afternoon, are given for enlisted men at the Club and include cards and dancing. From: Truman Home.

A view of Millstone Farm near Burke, Virginia, showing the main house in the background, a barn, and a shelter house where service men are lining up for a buffet lunch, some in swimming gear. The party is one of a series held on Sunday afternoons for enlisted men, sponsored by the American Newspaper Women's Club of Washington, D.C., as part of "Operation Homefront." From: Truman Home. From scrapbook on Operation Homefront.

As part of "Operation Homefront," members of the armed services are entertained by piano and guitar at a party held every Sunday afternoon at the American Newspaper Women's Club in Washington, D.C. There is a Negro soldier in the group. From: Truman Home.

As part of "Operation Homefront," the American Newspaper Women's Club in Washington, D.C. sponsors a buffet every Sunday afternoon. Here, members of the armed forces (two wearing aprons) and a female volunteer enjoy a selection of donuts at the Women's clubhouse. The identities of the group are unknown. From: Truman Home.

Members of the armed services from Fort Meade and Belvoir, some in swimming trunks, relax on the porch and lawn of the Millstone Farm near Burke, Virginia, during a Sunday afternoon party sponsored by the American Newspaper Women's Club of Washington, D.C., as part of "Operation Homefront." The party, including a buffet supper, swimming and dancing, is one of a series of parties held on Sunday afternoons by the Club for enlisted men. The identities of the men are unknown. From: Truman Home.

As part of "Operation Homefront," the American Newspaper Women's Club sponsors a buffet at its clubhouse in Washington, D.C., every Sunday afternoon. Here, during the party, a female volunteer reads the palm of a member of the armed forces while three other servicemen and a volunteer look on. From: Truman Home.

Members of the armed services and several volunteers wait outside an unidentified building to board a bus for an outing given by the American Newspaper Women's Club, which will include music, cards, dancing and swimming. The Club, based in Washington, D.C., sponsors a buffet every Sunday afternoon, either at its clubhouse or on a member's estate, as part of "Operation Homefront." From: Truman Home.