Soldiers

Soldiers marching down Pennsylvania Avenue in a welcoming parade celebrating French President Vincent Auriol's arrival in Washington, D.C. All are unidentified.

Soldiers marching down Pennsylvania Avenue in a welcoming parade celebrating French President Vincent Auriol's arrival in Washington, D.C. All are unidentified.

Bess Truman speaks with a group of servicemen (probably a chorus) standing on risers at a USO gathering in Washington, D.C. From: Truman Home.

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.

Composite of seven photographs arranged as an illustration. Identified as: "'Service for Poland' a Polish paramilitary organization has 1,000,000 members. Photo shows members competing for organizations military medal." Further identification given on back of photograph in a foreign language. Publication given as "Swiat", July 12, 1953.

Exterior view of a row of unidentified soldiers standing in formation with their guns. Identification with photo reads: "Rumania maintains half a million men in Army and security forces combined. Photo shows Rumanian infantrymen." Illustration for publication "Imagini Militare" for January 1953.

Exterior view of a group of unidentified soldiers lined up and ready to receive their weapons before a training exercise. May be Czech troops. Only identification given reads: "Distribution of arms before training." Appears to have been an illustration for a publication, "Svet V Obrazech," October 4, 1952.

Exterior view showing three unidentified men taking part in a camouflage training drill. Identification reads: "Camouflage and infiltration tactics are emphasized in satellite armies. Photo shows Rumanian soldiers on camouflage drill." Photo used as an illustration in "Imagini militare," October, 1953.

Interior view showing a group of unidentified young military recruits seated below a picture of Joseph Stalin. Identification of photograph reads: "The average Rumanian draft class totals between 120,000 and 145,000 young men. Photo shows recruits receiving instruction. (Note the Soviet type uniform.)" Illustration for publication "Imagini Militare" for January 1953.