Soldiers

Representatives from each of the services, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, unveil a marble panel and bust of James Forrestal, former Secretary of Defense, which is located in the Pentagon opposite the cornerstone. The panel bears the inscription: "James Forrestal, First Secretary of the Defense, 1947-1949." Supporting the bronze bust and affixed to the wall is a pedestal of Swenson pink granite. On the front of the pedestal is carved a spread eagle and four stars. See also photos 97-1754, 1755 and 1757.

On their visit to the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson (center) greets T/Sgt. William R. McLand (second from left), U. S. Air Force, Pope Air Force Base, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and twenty-eight other outstanding solders, sailors, airmen, and Marines, who are visiting Washington, D.C., from January 12 to 15, 1950, as guests of the Department of Defense. The identities of the other servicemen are unknown and were selected by their respective services from among enlisted personnel on the basis of leadership, conduct, bearing and initiative. The soldiers were selected from Ft.

President Harry S. Truman smiles broadly as he takes the wheel of his new convertible club coupe as he starts on a drive in the Charlottesville, Virginia area during a holiday weekend vacation. With him are (from left to right, front seat) Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snyder; Stanley Woodward, State Department Protocol chief and President Truman's host; President Truman; (back seat, left to right) Rear Admiral James H. Foskett, Naval Aide; and Major General Harry H. Vaughan, military Aide. Same as 68-1297.

President Miguel Aleman of Mexico (center 3rd from left) and President Harry S. Truman (center, left) reviewing the troops during visit to Washington.

President Miguel Aleman of Mexico reviewing the troops during visit to Washington.

President Miguel Aleman of Mexico (center) and President Harry S. Truman (center left) reviewing the troops during visit to Washington.

American soldiers advancing up a hill during World War One. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives and Records Administration.

Members of the 5th Division near Nantillois, Meuse, France, during World War I. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives.

Craps game at front. Participants are from the 325th Infantry, 82nd Division. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives.

Baseball game with soldiers watching during World War I. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives.