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Winston S. Churchill walks up a European beach with officers and other military personnel

Winston S. Churchill disembarks from a transport boat and walks up a European beach with officers and other unidentified military personnel following. The location and event are unknown. Tracks of military vehicles can be seen in the sand. From: Stuessi Printing Co., 6119 W. 16th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Winston S. Churchill landing on a European beach

Winston S. Churchill sits in the stern of a transport boat, surrounded by British officers and other military personnel, after disembarking from an aircraft carrier. The boat will be coming ashore on a European beach. The exact location and event are unknown. The original photo was autographed as follows: "Winston S. Churchill - March 24, 1945." This is a copy. From: Stuessi Printing Co., 6119 W. 16th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108

Greek war poster

A close up of a painting depicting the defeat of the Italians by the Greek army on October 31, 1940. The Greek translates to "I know myself." This souvenir photo from Greece was sent to President Harry S. Truman by John Marangos, Editor of the Pancretan Union in America.

Wreath-laying ceremonies at Truman gravesite

A view of the courtyard at the Harry S. Truman Library after wreath-laying ceremonies at the gravesite of former President Harry S. Truman during Truman Week. On the left is Rev. Thomas Melton with the Army color guard to his left. Of those standing at the gravesite who can be identified are (front row), left to right: Virginia Colgan (Mrs. Robert E.) Bruner, Dr. Robert E. Bruner. Audrey (Mrs. Fred) Truman, Fred Truman, Dr. Benedict K. Zobrist, Mrs. Margaret Truman Daniel, and John W. Snyder. Also present but not specifically identified are J.C. Truman, Lt. Gen.