World War, 1939-1945

Aerial photographs show the relationship between the river and crash site of Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's plane, a Betty 323 bomber, which crashed at Bougainville Island. Image a part of John Brannon's investigation file during the International Military Tribunal of the Far East.

Crash site investigation images from Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's plane, a Betty 323 bomber, which crashed at Bougainville Island. This is a close up image from crash site investigation images. Image a part of John Brannon's investigation file during the International Military Tribunal of the Far East.

Admiral Osami Nagano (right) stands aboard a Japanese ship with other unidentified sailors.

Crash site investigation images from Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's plane, a Betty 323 bomber, which crashed at Bougainville Island. This is a close up image from crash site investigation images. Image a part of John Brannon's investigation file during the International Military Tribunal of the Far East.

Aerial photographs show the relationship between the river and crash site of Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's plane, a Betty 323 bomber, which crashed at Bougainville Island. Image a part of John Brannon's investigation file during the International Military Tribunal of the Far East.

John Brannon, center, was a defense attorney during the War Crimes Trials in Japan. Left, is General Hideki Tojo and right, General Kenryo Sato who were both charged with war crimes during World War II. The photo is inscribed across the lower right: "To Lt. Bernard C. [illegible] who helped put me in between these two guys."

President Harry S. Truman is getting ready to deliver his radio address announcing the end of World War II in Europe following Germany's unconditional surrender.

President Harry S. Truman (standing behind desk) reads the victory proclamation, officially ending World War II in Europe, with Germany signing unconditional surrender terms. Gathered around behind the President are (seated): Elmer Davis (hand to face), Secretary of Commerce Henry Wallace, Major General Philip Fleming, Representative Joseph Martin, General George Marshall, J. Leonard Reinsch, Colonel Harry Vaughan (standing behind Truman), John Snyder, First Lady Bess W. Truman, Margaret Truman, and Secretary of War Henry Stimson. Fred Vinson is in the foreground, looking into the camera.

Actress Ilona Massey is writing on the side of the airplane "To my sweethearts, all the boys best of luck" under the inscription "Lovely Ilona".

Actress Ilona Massey and unidentified servicemen stand on the beach at Trinidad.