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- 1868: Sioux Wars. Several conflicts took place in different territories of the Great Plains between American troops and Sioux warriors from 1854 to 1891.
- 1862: Abraham Lincoln at Antietam during Civil War. The battle of Antietam was one of the most important wins for the Union troops, though it was also known as the bloodiest battle in United States history.
- Philippine–American War. The consensus among historians is that approximately 200,000 Filipino civilians died in the Philippine-American war of 1899-1902, alongside 4,200 fallen U.S. soldiers and more than 20,000 Filipino soldiers and guerillas.
- 1915: Mexican Border War. Beginning in 1910, Mexican rebels and American soldiers engaged in a series of military confrontations on the Texas-Mexican border, skirmishes that would continue until 1919, just after the end of World War I. The pinnacle of these border skirmishes came in 1916 when revolutionary leader Francisco "Pancho" Villa attacked the town of Columbus, New Mexico.
Jun 17, 2022 · View in National Archives Catalog. Arguably the single largest subject covered in the holdings of the Still Picture Branch, photographs of U.S. Military activities number in the millions and are found in hundreds of series from each military branch and their various components.
Mar 15, 2024 · The Still Picture Branch has many candid photos that feature U.S. military personnel. We have various name indexes, filed by last name, where one can complete a search for candid photos of a specific person.
- World War I Photographs
- World War II Photographs
- World War I and II Posters
Series 165-WW. This series consists of black-and-white photographs collected from private sources, the U.S. Army Signal Corps, and other Federal and State agencies. Subjects include A.E.F. activities, wartime industries and other activities on the homefront.
Series 80-G. This series consists of black-and-white photographs of naval ships, shipboard activities, naval aircraft, military and civilian personalities, and naval engagement. Color images can be in series 80-GK.
Series 111-SC. The World War II section of this series consists of photographs documenting U.S. military activities at home and abroad, Allies and Axis forces, major battles, destruction, the war effort on the homefront, and significant events, including the Holocaust, war crimes trials, and prisoner of war exchanges. 1. Corresponding photographic albums can be found in the series 111-SCA. 2. Color images can be found in 111-C. 3. An online personality index can be found in the series 111-PX.
Series 208-AA. Photographs in this series were taken by OWI Domestic Branch and Overseas Branch photographers, U.S. military photographers, and private sources. Subjects cover all aspects of U.S. ground, air and sea operations as well as activities on the homefront.
Series 4-P. This series consists of posters relating to agriculture, conservation, education, fuel efficiency, patriotism, war production, recruitment, and security.
Series 44-PA. Posters from various federal agencies, assembled by the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, and used to promote the war effort.
Series 179-WP. Posters used in various production drives instituted by the War Production Board.
Nov 8, 2021 · Photographed in July of 1918. The first and most important mobilization decision was the size of the army. When the United States entered the war, the army stood at 200,000, hardly enough to have a decisive impact in Europe. However, on May 18, 1917, a draft was imposed and the numbers were increased rapidly.
Oct 25, 2023 · This guide provides an overview of military photographs from the Crimean War to the present. Most images show the American armed forces from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s.
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Oct 25, 2023 · The majority of these photos were taken during World War I and show activities of the American Red Cross in the United States and overseas. It also includes photos of refugees, orphans, and other people in Europe who were affected by the war as well as soldiers from many of the combatant countries.
