John Philip Sousa's U.S.Navy Band of the Great Lakes Naval Training Station leading a World War I Liberty Loan parade on a city street (possibly in Chicago, Illinois). Behind them two cars are seen and other marchers carrying signs. One sign reads: "Chip In." Numerous spectators line the sidewalks. View from above of the band in formation for a concert. John Philip Sousa and his wife, Jane, pose in front of a residence. He wears the uniform of a Lieutenant in the Naval Reserve. (Note: During World War I, the Navy asked Sousa to train bandsmen at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. On May 31, 1917, at the age of 62, he accepted a commission as a Lieutenant, in the U.S.Naval Reserve and organized a new band at the Great Lakes Center. His fame attracted so many band recruits that he was able to form several Navy bands for other Navy bases and units.)
Buildings and people in Taipei, Taiwan. The Presidential Office Building (No.122, Sec. 1, Chongqing South Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan) along Ketagalan Boulevard in Zhongzheng District with vehicular traffic in the foreground. Children play around a fountain and traffic on street in the background. Chinese signs on shops along Chung Hwa Road.
German Chancellor Adolf Hitler's companion Eva Braun's family on holiday in Iceland. They visit an active geothermal region where steam issues from beneath a rock. They gather with a large number of spectators to witness a geyser eruption. Some of the spectators scatter to avoid getting wet. The geyser rises to a considerable height and then gradually abates. Other scenes are in the Capital City Reykjavik. A woman in traditional dress walks along the street. A sign reads: "Vorugeymsla" (Warehouses, in Icelandic).
U.S. 9th Air Force air attacks against France during World War II. Aerial views of the 9th Air Force L-5 Sentinel aircraft in flight on June 8, 1944. An aircraft flies over Allied camouflaged positions in France. Aerial views of an abandoned tank, abandoned parachutes and 155 mm gun emplacements. U.S. Army Air Forces B-26 Marauders in flight over a convoy of Allied ship in the English Channel. Smoke rises from a ship on fire. Smoke rises from the city of Caen. Marauders bombard a communication center and smoke rises. Bombs being dropped on communication lines and marshaling yards.
Filipino military leader and former President of the Philippines General Emilio Aguinaldo greets the Washington Corrals of the Military order of the Carabao in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines. General Aguinaldo shake hands with officers. General Aguinaldo and others visit a naval station in Cavite (present-day Naval Base Cavite in Cavite City) on 7th December 1929. General Aguinaldo and other officers pose in front of Elcano Monument and guns of the Spanish-American war.
Filipino military leader and former President of the Philippines General Emilio Aguinaldo greets the Washington Corrals of the Military order of the Carabao in the Philippines. Aguinaldo and others visit the Barasoain Church (Paseo del Congreso Street corner Don Antonio Bautista Street, Brgy. San Gabriel, Malolos, 3000) in Malolos City, Bulacan. The former president and party shake hands with men outside the church.
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