Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Blast
Atomic Bomb blast over Nagasaki, Japan. Same as 58-561. Photo donated to Harry S. Truman Library by Mr. Joe Kroeger. Identification of the photographer was provided by Mr. Kroeger.
World War, 1939-1945
World War II soldiers with captured Nazi flag
Co. brought to this country to tell civilians about the German counter offensive in the Ardennes, and well qualified to do the job, the group shown above, holding a captured Nazi Swastika, will tour the Sixth Service Command, making talks to war workers urging them to increase the output of vital war supplies. Left to right, they are: Sgt. Frederick R. Wheeler, Charleston, S.C.; Sgt. Hugh D. Thompson, Lufkin, Texas; Sgt. Samuel B. Hendrix, Claxton, Ga., 1st Lieut. Walter J. McDowell, Hackensack., N.J.; Capt. James H., Cruickshank, Elizabeth, N.J.; Sgt. James E.
U.S. defense plant, 1943
Photo taken from Defense Production Council press tour of war plants.
President Truman Announcing Surrender of Japan
President Harry S. Truman announcing the surrender of Japan, ending World War II, to assembled reporters in the Oval Office. Journalist Vivianne Lovell of Agence France-Presse stands in the striped dress on the left. Seated behind President Truman are John Snyder, Admiral William D. Leahy, and Secretary of State James Byrnes.
Screen Gems Collection (outtakes from the television series "Decision: The Conflicts of Harry S. Truman")
Harry S. Truman discusses the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, to include a discussion of Japanese traditions of committing suicide when defeated. Sound and picture.
Old Historic Ruins on Tinian Island
Written on back: "Old Historic Ruins on Tinian Island." Monument on the Island of Tinian that has Japanese writing and English: "Prehistoric ruins left by unknown race which inhabited Tinian many centuries ago probably formed first floor of temple or house for chieftain." This photo is part of the Irwin R. "Bob" Meismer Photographs Library Collection.
Camp Churro on Tinian Island
Written on back: "Camp Churro. Tinian. Native encampment. Dwellings with a few people working at daily tasks." This photo is part of the Irwin R. "Bob" Meismer Photographs Library Collection.
Aerial view of Tinian Island
Written on back: "Tinian Island." Aerial view of Tinian Island, an Army Air Force Base, during World War II. This photo is part of the Irwin R. "Bob" Meismer Photographs Library Collection.
Lucky Strike Bomber
Lucky Strike, a bomber airplane used in World War II, sitting on an airfield on the island of Tinian. This photo is part of the Irwin R. "Bob" Meismer Photographs Library Collection.
An American Soldier Standing Beside The Great Artiste
Written on back: "509th B. Grp. plane on Both Nagasaki & Hiroshima A Bomb Runs." Unidentified soldier standing in front of the Great Artiste airplane on the island of Tinian. This photo is part of the Irwin R. "Bob" Meismer Photographs Library Collection.