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[Army Day]

Recruiting poster for Army Day painted by Colonel Thomas B. Woodburn, U.S. Army. The poster depicts the Goddess of Liberty in front of flag, holding laurel wreath over marching line of US soldiers of multiple time periods with the text: "The United States Army: Then - Now - Forever. United States Army Recruiting Service. Army Day-April 6th"

Date: 1939~

Creator: Woodburn, Thomas B.

Item Type: Poster

[Chester W. Nimitz Relieving J. O. Richardson as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation]

Photograph of an unidentified man, Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, and Admiral J. O. Richardson standing together during change of command where Nimitz relieves Richardson as Chief of Bureau of Navigation. The unnamed man stands profile on the left in a dark suit, a white collared shirt, a striped tie and wire framed glasses. Chester W. Nimitz stands in the center with his hand resting on a book and wearing a light-colored suit, white collared shirt and a patterned tie. On the right holding up … more

Date: June 15, 1939

Creator: United States. Navy

Item Type: Photograph

Nippon

Booklet containing images of some of the geographical, cultural, and industrial features of Japan intended to attract tourists to the country and its territories. The booklet contains information about the Japanese mainland, Taiwan, Korea, and Manchuria. Among the subjects included in the photos are Japanese architecture, education, festivals, arts and music, sports and recreational activities, and travel options between locations within the Japanese Empire.

Date: 1939~/1940~

Creator: Japanese Board of Tourist Industry

Item Type: Book

[Officers and Enlisted Men Aboard U.S.S. Arizona During Command Change]

Photograph of Officers and enlisted men line the deck of the U.S.S. Arizona in dark Naval uniforms and white hats. They are either standing at attention or saluting during a change of command ceremony.

Date: May 26, 1939

Creator: United States. Navy

Item Type: Photograph

[Wings Over America]

Recruiting poster for the U.S. Army Air Corps painted by Colonel Thomas B. Woodburn, US Army. The poster depicts a screaming eagle with U.S. Air Corps insignia diving on target with U.S. planes.