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Spaatz, Carl A. (Carl Andrew), 1891-1974

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Spaatz, Carl, 1891-1974

Supreme Commander Douglas MacArthur signs Japanese Surrender on U.S.S. Missouri

Supreme Commander MacArthur seals Japanese defeat as Generals Jonathan Wainwright and Percival of Singapore stand by. In center of Officers in background is Admiral William "Bull" Halsey. On the right Generals George C. Spaatz and Kenney of the Air Forces. Sixth from the right, front row, is Capt. John D. Gingrich. The signing took place aboard the battleship Missouri. This includes a duplicate photo and a negative.

Top officials of the National Military Establishment meet with Forrestal

Top officials of the National Military Establishment attend a special meeting to discuss military problems with Secretary of Defense James Forrestal at the Naval Base in Key West, Florida. From left to right, front row, are Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, United States Navy, Chief of Naval Operations; Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, United States Navy, Chief of Staff to the President; Secretary of Defense James Forrestal; General Carl Spaatz, USAAF, Chief of Staff, Air Force; and General Omar N. Bradley, Chief of Staff, U. S. Army. From left to right, back row, are: Vice Admiral Arthur W.

Top officials of the National Military Establishment meet with James Forrestal in Key West, Florida

Top officials of the National Military Establishment attend a special meeting to discuss military problems with Secretary of Defense James Forrestal at the Naval Base, Key West, Florida. Shown, from left to right, are: Vice Admiral Arthur W. Radford, USN, Vice Chief of Naval Operations; Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, USN, Chief of Naval Operations; Major General Alfred M. Gruenther, USA, Director, Joint Staff; Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, USN, Chief of Staff to the President; W. J.

President Truman at a banquet with officers

President Harry S. Truman attending a dinner sponsored by the Forty-Eight State Wing Command of the Civil Aeronautic Patrol at the Statler Hotel in Washington. He is sitting with several officers at a long table. (L-R) Major General Fred L. Anderson; Assistant Secretary of War for Air Stuart Symington; President Truman; Colonel Earl Johnson; Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn; General Carl Spaatz; and Brigadier General Bill Hall.