Second D-Day anniversary after World War II celebrated in Washington DC. General Dwight D. Eisenhower seated at a desk addresses the nation on the second D-Day anniversary. He recalls how American soldiers fought on the D-Day against all odds. He also remembers those soldiers who fell on the D Day. “Young men who have not yet done their share must now come forward to help bear the burden. May the memory of what the American fighting man accomplished renew in us a firm resolve to see the job through. We, whose strength did so much to win the shooting war cannot afford to grow laggard now.” Eisenhower said.
End of World War I. Franklin D Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of Navy observing the departure of American troops from Europe after the end of World War I. American troops disembark from a ship as they return home after the war. Roosevelt speaks to Secretary of Navy, Josephus Daniels.
Victory in Europe Day or VE Day during World War II. North facade of the White House with an American flag hoisted at half mast on the building to mourn the death of Franklin D Roosevelt. A building with a sign 'Navy Department'. American flag at half mast on the building. Naval officers and women cross the street in front of the building.
Victory in Europe Day during World War II. A woman looks at the north facade of the White House from across a railing on Victory in Europe Day. Naval officers and civilians cross a street and enter the Department of Navy building. Men walk through a gateway.
Allied aircraft in Germany during World War II. P-47D of the 386th Fighter squadron, 365th Fighter Group nicknamed "PEE-WEE" (right side) and "Peggy Short" (left side) parks on Fritzlar Air Base, Germany. Crew chief rides on left wing to help pilot maneuver in the tight quarters, due to war damage obstructing the field. A confiscated German car pulls up near the aircraft. Pilot gets into the cockpit of P-47 aircraft. He wears his flight gear. Engine starts and aircraft takes off. P-47 aircraft lands after a short flight. 386th Fighter Squadron P-47Ds land and taxi along the airstrip.
Allied air fields in Germany during World War II. Men construct an Allied air field in Germany during World War II. Men work on corrugated hardstand. A P-47 aircraft taxis down a runway as men work in the foreground. A crane truck carries corrugated hardstand in a sling. Men work at the air field.
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