Fourth of July celebrations

A view of a 48 gun salute by a group of M8, self propelled guns of the Second Armored Division for a Fourth of July celebration. Taken in the square of the Adolf Hitler Barracks in Berlin, Germany, previously known as the Kaiser Wilhelm Cadet School. As this salute was being fired, the American flag was being raised alongside the Russian flag over the barracks to signify the official entry of American troops to the city.

A view of a 48 gun salute by a group of M8, self propelled guns of the Second Armored Division for a Fourth of July celebration. Taken in the square of the Adolf Hitler Barracks in Berlin, Germany, previously known as the Kaiser Wilhelm Cadet School. As this salute was being fired, the American flag was being raised alongside the Russian flag over the barracks to signify the official entry of American troops to the city.

Former President Harry S. Truman stands in front of a crowd outside the Harry S. Truman Library before speaking at the Fourth of July celebration. All others unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks at a podium outside the Harry S. Truman Library during Fourth of July celebrations. All others are unidentified.

Former President Harry S. Truman speaks at a podium outside the Harry S. Truman Library during Fourth of July ceremonies. All others unidentified.

Fireworks display going off at the Washington Monument as part of the ceremonies commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. All people unidentified.

Fireworks show at the Washington Monument as part of the Independence Day ceremonies commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. All people unidentified.

Fireworks going off in the night sky by the Washington Monument, during ceremonies celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. All people unidentified.

A group of performers on stage at the Independence Day ceremonies commemorating the 175th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence near the Washington Monument. All people are unidentified.

An unidentified man addresses the crowd at the Independence Day ceremonies commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. All people are unidentified.