Anniversaries

Troops of the 211th AAA AW, who participated in the celebrations of the first anniversary of the American landing at Leyte, Philippines, gather in the square opposite the Tacloban Cathedral. All are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton.

An unidentified woman sings the Philippine National song during the celebration of the first anniversary of the American landing at Leyte, Philippines, on October 20, 1944. All others are also unidentified.

Unidentified citizens, soldiers, and dignitaries participate in a ceremony to dedicate a monument to General Douglas MacArthur to commemorate the American landing at Leyte, Philippines on October 20, 1944. Donor: John Paxton.

Flag raising ceremony during commemoration of the first anniversary of the American landing at Leyte, Philippines on October 20, 1944. The soldiers and band members in the background are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton.

The Mayor of Tacloban, Philippines, (standing) addresses the people during celebration to commemorate the first anniversary of the landing of American troops at Leyte, Philippines, on October 20, 1944. All others are unidentified.

Celebrating the first anniversary of the landing of American troops on October 20, 1944, citizens of Tacloban, Philippines participate in a parade in native costume. All are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

Francis P. Whitehair at his first anniversary celebration as Under Secretary of the Navy, receiving plate of cake. Others unidentified.

Celebration of the 176th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Under Secretary of the Navy Francis P. Whitehair in glasses.

Navy Under Secretary Francis P. Whitehair (second from right) at the 176th anniversary of the U. S. Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Bess Truman, currently touring Europe with her husband, celebrates her 39th wedding anniversary at a dinner in Monte Carlo, Monaco, with a cake decorated with blazing candles. An unidentified man looks on. (See also 2009-1781.) From: Truman Home.