World War, 1914-1918

World War One soldiers taking aptitude tests, location unknown. Donor: Frank Freidal, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

Physical examinations of muscular development of World War I aviation recruits at the Episcopal Hospital, Washington, D.C. Donor: Frank Freidal, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives

Sinking of the U.S.S. Illinois during World War I. Donor: Frank Freidal, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives

Captain Harry M. Boyer, Father Curtis Tiernan, and Captain Harry S. Truman standing together, Camp Doniphan.

Portrait of Harry Murphy used in conjunction with his oral history interview. Donor: Harry Murphy.

Postcard studio portrait photo of Harry S. Truman wearing his uniform and helmet, taken in France during World War I. Noted on the reverse of the postcard "Given to John A. Hatfield in France in 1918 - returned to Harry S. Truman in January, 1962." Donor: John A. Hatfield.

Simulated combat scenes from an early Hollywood movie showing mock combat by authentic World War I biplanes. Part of a series of eight photographs.

Simulated combat scenes from an early Hollywood movie showing mock combat by authentic World War I biplanes. Part of a series of eight photographs.

Simulated combat scenes from an early Hollywood movie showing mock combat by authentic World War I biplanes. Part of a series of eight photographs.

Simulated combat scenes from an early Hollywood movie showing mock combat by authentic World War I biplanes. Part of a series of eight photographs.