263 Free Photos of D.C. In The 1940s

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Dark Fantasy: Listening to a murder mystery on the radio in a boardinghouse room. Washington, D.C., January 1943.
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Pre-fight: Oil for the engine of an airliner preparatory to takeoff. Municipal airport, Washington, D.C. July 1941.
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The Bell Brings Forth: Students at Armstrong Technical High School in Washington, D.C. March 1942
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Sunday cyclists in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C. 1942.
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USS Trippe (DD-403) steaming down the Anacostia River on 18 July 1940 (80-G-K-14443)
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Photograph of military officers walking down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial past a color guard and a large crowd... - NARA - 199500
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Visit of President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela to the Lincoln Memorial. President Gallegos has just placed a wreath... - NARA - 199834
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President Truman attended a ceremony at Lincoln Memorial for President Lincoln's birthday. This photo shows a... - NARA - 199791
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View of the audience at the ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas Tree. - NARA - 199665
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Eternal Vigilance: The National Archives building in Washington, D.C. December 1943.
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Bird's Eye View: Spectators at a scrap salvage rally at Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C., August 1942.
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Ticket Please: From behind one of the ticket counters in the waiting room. Washington, D.C. municipal airport, July 1941
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Margaret Truman at outdoor microphone with Terry Tullos, three year old poster boy for the March of Dimes. - NARA - 199643
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President Truman, in the oval office, receives a bid to open the first performance of the 8th annual Shrine circus on... - NARA - 199764
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Howard on the Air: Broadcast tower at Howard University during commencement exercises. Washington, D.C. June 1942.
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Waders at an automobile ford in Rock Creek Park. Washington, D.C. June 1942.
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At the entrance to the municipal airport in Washington, D.C., July 1941.
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Close view of the Missouri float in President Truman's inaugural parade. - NARA - 200050
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President Truman attends ceremonies celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Washington Monument. He is at the... - NARA - 199852
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Photograph of President Truman arriving at the Lincoln Memorial for ceremonies commemorating Lincoln's Birthday. - NARA - 199490
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The inauguration stand in front of the Capitol Building, Washington DC. The guests are in their seats, a band is... - NARA - 199969
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American Merchant: Mr. J. Benjamin, a store owner in Washington, D.C. August 1942.
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The Right Word at the Right Time: Street scene showing the effect of the gasoline shortage in Washington, D.C., 1942.
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Tarmac Roost: A group of Airliners on the field at the Municipal airport, Washington, D.C., July 1941.
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The Dugout: Players and spectators in a baseball game at Ellipse Park. Washington, D.C. July 1942.
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A Dream for Two: Pictures of a husband in the service decorate the dresser and mirror of this boardinghouse resident. Washington, D.C., January 1943.
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Do Not Disturb: A bridge game does not disturb this sleeper at a boarding house. Washington, D.C. January 1943.
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First Lady Bess Truman and her daughter, Margaret, pose for a portrait in front of the fireplace at Blair House. - NARA - 200023
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View of audience at ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas Tree. - NARA - 199666
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President Harry S. Truman on the rear platform of the presidential train, speaking to two unidentified men. Truman... - NARA - 199936
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Photograph of President Truman and other dignitaries outside the Lincoln Memorial during ceremonies commemorating... - NARA - 200080
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Limousines carrying dignitaries in President Truman's inaugural parade. - NARA - 200042
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President Harry S. Truman attending a baseball game, Griffith Stadium, Washington, DC - NARA - 199863
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Photograph of President Truman (center) and other dignitaries watching as a wreath is carried up the steps of the... - NARA - 200082
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The New York float in President Truman's inaugural parade - NARA - 200052
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The Watchers: Looking out over the field from the south concourse. Municipal airport, Washington, D.C. July 1941
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I, Too, Am America: Portrait of Mrs. Ella Watson, Government charwoman. Washington, D.C. August 1942.
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The Ice Route: A bus going through the snow near Connecticut Avenue and Chevy Chase Circle, Washington, D.C. March 1942.
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Photograph of crowds at the Jefferson Memorial for a ceremony marking Jefferson's birthday. - NARA - 199594
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Beehive: In the ticket reservations department of one of the airliners. Washington, D.C. municipal airport, July 1941
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Panorama: In the main waiting room at the municipal airport in Washington, D.C., July 1941
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Cool in Summer: Keeping the airliner air-conditioned while it is on the ground. Municipal airport, Washington, D.C., July 1941.
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A small crowd in the White House, their hats and coats piled on a table, gathered for the occasion of the announcment... - NARA - 199080
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Photograph of President Truman shaking hands with an unidentified military officer beside his car at the Lincoln... - NARA - 199499
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President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela visits the Lincoln Memorial. In this picture, Mrs. Gallegos is at right. - NARA - 199832
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Delegation outside the White House attending the bill signing to make the governership of Puero Rico an elected... - NARA - 199700
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Weather Man: In the teletype room, where weather data and other information is constantly being received. Municipal airport, Washington, D.C. July 1941.
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Sweet Sue: At the Sea Grill, Sue, a waitress serves beer to the many nightly patrons. Washington, D.C. April 1943.
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Tree for Two: Sunday cyclist at Haines Point, Washington, D.C. June 1942.
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Over the Shoulder: A woman watches the Queen of the Cherry Blossom Festival being crowned. Washington, D.C., May 1941.
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Photograph of President Truman and other officials in the stands at Griffith Stadium in Washington, for the opening... - NARA - 199576
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The cadets of West Point in President Truman's inaugural parade. - NARA - 200054
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Shulman's Market - Washington, D.C.
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Boys of Summer: Sunday cyclists watching sailboats at Hains Point. Washington, D.C. 1942.
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Large sign hung above Pennsylvania Ave., near the Willard Hotel, saying, Welcome Vice Pres. Barkley. President... - NARA - 199954
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Photograph of President Truman standing up in his box at Washington's Griffith Stadium, waiting to throw out the... - NARA - 199578
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Photograph of President Truman and his official party at Griffith Stadium in Washington for the first game of the... - NARA - 199577
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A women's military unit passes in front of President Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley during the inaugural... - NARA - 200058
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Photograph of ceremony at the White House at which President Truman presented Collier's Congressional Awards to Sen.... - NARA - 199586
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President Truman addresses the closing session of the 38th annual conference of the National Association for the... - NARA - 199720
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Margaret Truman at an outdoor microphone in downtown Washington, D. C. with Terry Tullos, three year old poster boy... - NARA - 199644
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Ceremony at statue of South American patriot San Martin in Washington, D. C. President Truman is not present at the... - NARA - 199744
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President Truman attends ceremonies celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Washington Monument. This photo shows... - NARA - 199837
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View of West Point cadets as they pass in President Truman's inaugural parade. - NARA - 200045
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On a Street Where You Live: Corner store which is patronized by Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman. Washington, D.C., August 1942.
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Person of Interest: Sunday crowds are so great at the municipal swimming pool that long lines form awaiting their turn. Washington, D.C., July 1942.
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Players in an amateur baseball game between the employees' recreation association and a team recruited from garage workers. Washington, D.C. June 1942.
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American Acropolis: Exterior of the Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C. Dedicated on the third president's bi-centennial anniversary, April 13, 1943.
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Lunch on the Grounds: Government workers lunching and resting in Washington Monument park outside the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Washington, D.C. July 1942.
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Baseball players and unidentified men gathered on the field of Griffith Stadium. President Harry S. Truman was in... - NARA - 199865
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Photograph of President Truman standing beside his car with military officers (including his Military Aide, General... - NARA - 199503
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Distance view of President Truman speaking during ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas Tree. - NARA - 199656
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Lunch Break: Workmen at lunch hour on emergency office space construction job. Washington, D.C., 1941.
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Cross country horseback riders Ned Kennedy and Cecil Carey from Tacoma, Washington, are greeted when they arrive at... - NARA - 199798
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Distance view of Phil Spitalney's all girl orchestra at President Truman's inaugural gala at the National Guard... - NARA - 199997
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Photograph of President Truman and other dignitaries standing at attention outside the Lincoln Memorial during... - NARA - 200081
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President Truman attends Memorial Day service for war dead at Water Gate. He is arriving in his limousine. He is... - NARA - 199859
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A large photograph of President Harry S. Truman and a Welcome sign beneath it, on the side of the temporary... - NARA - 199952
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President Truman addresses the closing session of the 38th annual conference of the National Association for the... - NARA - 199717
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District grocery store warehouse on 4th Street S.W. Farmers bringing their produce in trucks, between two and five a.m. Washington, D.C. July 1942.
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Last Call: Waiting for instructions to take off. Washington D.C. municipal airport, July 1941.
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President Truman addresses the closing session of the 38th annual conference of the National Association for the... - NARA - 199714
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President and Mrs. Harry S. Truman, Margaret Truman, and an unidentified man standing on the rear platform of the... - NARA - 199963
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Close view of West Point cadets as they paass in President Truman's inaugural parade. - NARA - 200046
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Miss Helen Ringwald works with the pneumatic tubes through which messages are sent to branches in other parts of the city of Washington D.C. for delivery, 1943.
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President Harry S. Truman standing in an open car, speaking into microphones, Washington, DC. President Truman had... - NARA - 199965
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President and Mrs. Harry S. Truman, Margaret Truman, and two unidentified men standing on the rear platform of the... - NARA - 199961
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Visit of President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela to the Lincoln Memorial. President Gallegos has just placed a wreath... - NARA - 199833
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Ceremony at statue of South American patriot San Martin in Washington, D. C. President Truman is not present at the... - NARA - 199743
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Touching Up: A young stenographer has the use of a bathroom to powder her nose and wash while she works for the Foreign Function Bureau, housed in a converted apartment building. Washington, D.C.. December 1941.
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Ready for His Close-up: A picture-taking machine in the lobby at the United Nations service center. Washington, D.C., 1943.
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Photograph of an unidentified African-American youth with a wreath at the entrance to the Lincoln Memorial, during... - NARA - 199492
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Distance view of crowd at dinner honoring President Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley at the Mayflower Hotel in... - NARA - 200006
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President Truman and his party, including Mrs. Bess Truman, attend the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial for the... - NARA - 199784
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Photograph of unidentified persons at Jefferson Memorial for commemoration of Jefferson's birthday. - NARA - 199595
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Photograph of President Truman and others around a window near the summit of the Washington Monument, looking out. - NARA - 199296
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President Truman at reviewing stand watching parade on Army Day in Washington, D. C. - NARA - 199601
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President Truman attends the Army Day parade in Washington, D. C. He is on the reviewing stand between two... - NARA - 199605
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President Truman arrives for a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial for President Lincoln's birthday. L to R in front of... - NARA - 199783
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President Truman attended a ceremony at Lincoln Memorial for the birthday of President Lincoln. L to R, W. Elkins... - NARA - 199792
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