African American soldiers

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center), Commanding Officer of the U.S. Army Seventh Corps, speaks with Specialist 5 Burns, an African-American soldier. An unidentified soldier in the forefront looks on.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman in (center right, in background with unidentified attendant) reviews the troops and equipment of the 7th Army Corps during the Assumption of Command ceremony in Stutt-Moehringen, German. Included among the troops he is reviewing are African-American soldiers. All others are unidentified.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman seen standing at attention in background as troops parade during the Change of Command Ceremony at Kelley Barracks, Stutt-Moehringen, Germany. General Louis assumed command of the United States 7th Army Corps. Included among the troops marching by are some African-American soldiers. All others are unidentified.

This G. I. digs into his mess kit full of hot field rations and looks mighty pleased, because a hot meal and a hot war are rarely found together. African American G. I.

Major General Louis W. Truman (foreground, right) greets unidentified enlisted members of the 12th Infantry 4th Infantry Division upon their arrival at McChord Airforce Base, Seattle-Tacoma after completion of the "Little Bear" exercise in Alaska. Included among these are some African-American soldiers. All others are unidentified.

Major General Louis W. Truman (front row, right) stands alongside twenty-three soldiers who received promotion to the United States Army grade of E-8 (Master Sergeant), the second highest rank among enlisted men. All others are unidentified. This ceremony probably took place at Fort Lewis, Washington.

President Harry S. Truman greets members of the armed services in the audience at the ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas Tree. All others are unidentified.

Snapshot of France during World War I, probably taken by Eben Ayers who was stationed there one year. St. Nazaire. 811th Pioneer Quartet. (Negro soldiers singing.)

This machine gun crew of African American soldiers in the Korean War beat off a fierce night attack with their accurate firing.