United States Army Collection (#19)

US Cavalry officers uniform riding pants worn by John H. Alexander, ca. 1890
A pair of navy blue wool riding pantaloons worn by John Hanks Alexander of the 9th US Cavalry. The tapered pants are made from a dark navy wool gabardine that has been fulled on the reverse to create

Distinguished Service Cross and ribbon issued to Lewis Broadus, Awarded 1906; issued 2006
Lewiston Cunningham Broadus (1875-1960) was an African-American veteran of the United States Army, who served his country with valor for over 32 years, from 1897 to 1923

Army jacket worn by Andre M. Jones during the Iraq War, 2003. Creator: Unknown
Light colored camouflage United States Army jacket. Jacket has four (4) pockets on the front, two (2) on each side of the torso, one above the other

Womens US Army Service beret worn by Brigadier General Hazel Johnson-Brown, 1980
Womens US Army Service beret worn by Brigadier General Hazel Johnson-Brown, the first African American woman to achieve that rank

Photograph of Bosey E. Vick, 1914-1918. Creator: Unknown
African-American Master Sergeant Bosey E. Vick in uniform, seated facing left with a riding crop in his left hand

Colored Soldiers who covered themselves with glory in France, returning to US
An undated sterograph of a WW1 scene captioned: " Colored Soldiers who covered themselves with glory in France, returning to US" No. 14338 published by Underwood & Underwood

Major General J. H Burns (US Army) being interviewed by an R. A. F
Major General J.H Burns (US Army) being interviewed by an R.A.F. Command press officer in the Middle East. October 1941

Prelude to invasion. U.s Army infantry units, after extensive invasion manoeuvres
Prelude to invasion. U.S Army infantry units, after extensive invasion manoeuvres somewhere in England start the long march back to their camps, some of which are 15 miles away. 17th March 1944

A World War II hand to hand combat battle scene
Asia, August, 1943. A World War II hand to hand combat battle scene. The image was published in The World At War P. 63, Vol. 12

WWI: SOLDIERS, 1918. American soldiers waiting to be disinfected and receive new clothes at Saacy, France. Photograph, 10 August 1918

Greetings from Seattle, Washington Postcard. ca. 1942, Greetings from Seattle, Washington Postcard

Smoking Army Nurses
Russia: 1947. Four U.S. Army nurses share a light for their cigarettes during a break. They are part of the first medical group to be stationed with the U.S. bomber bases in Russia

MEDAL OF HONOR, c1943. The United States Army Medal of Honor awarded to servicemen for acts of valor. Photograph, c1943

WWII: RATIONS, 1942. Food and supplies for troops of the Third United States Army during the Louisiana Maneuvers in Louisiana. Photograph, 1942

GENERAL MEADE, He was a career United States Army officer and civil engineer involved in coastal construction, including several lighthouses

WWI: SOLDIERS, 1918. Freshly bathed and clothed American soldiers heading home on a wagon at Saacy, France. Photograph, 9 September 1918

WWI: BLANZY, 1918. American soldiers on the side of the road in Blanzy, France. Photograph, 9 September 1918

WWI: SOLDIER, c1917. Ben Erickson outside of his home at the Faraway Ranch in Willcox, Arizona. Photograph, c1917

Custom Tailored Clothes for the Custom Tailored Man Poster. ca. 1943, Custom Tailored Clothes for the Custom Tailored Man Poster

The Round Tower, Fort Snelling, Minn. Postcard. ca. 1903, The Round Tower, Fort Snelling, Minn. Postcard

Postcard of a US Army Balloon and Hangar. ca. 1917, U. S. Army balloon and hangar
Postcard of a US Army Balloon and Hangar. ca. 1917, U.S. Army balloon and hangar

Postcard of Soldiers on the Firing Line. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U. S. ARMY CANTONMENT. SKIRMISH LINE
Postcard of Soldiers on the Firing Line. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U.S. ARMY CANTONMENT. SKIRMISH LINE

Postcard of Army Platoon in Training. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U. S. ARMY CANTONMENT. PLATOON ON GUARD
Postcard of Army Platoon in Training. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U.S. ARMY CANTONMENT. PLATOON ON GUARD

Postcard of Non-Commissioned Army Officers. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U. S. ARMY CANTONMENT
Postcard of Non-Commissioned Army Officers. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U.S. ARMY CANTONMENT. A GROUP OF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

Postcard of Soldiers Holding Rifles. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U. S. ARMY CANTONMENT. ONE OF UNCLE SAMs PLATOONS
Postcard of Soldiers Holding Rifles. ca. 1916, LIFE IN THE U.S. ARMY CANTONMENT. ONE OF UNCLE SAMs PLATOONS

Marilyn Monroe In Korea
Korea: February, 1954. Marilyn Monroe visits the troops in Korea, entertaining over 100, 000 soldiers in 10 different locations. Here she is signing an autograph for a happy soldier

NIke Air Defense Missiles
United States: c. 1970. Three generations of NIke air defense missiles showing, L-R: Ajax, (1953), Hercules(1958), and Zeus (1960). The Hercules & Zeus had nuclear warhead carrying capabilities

Winter Warfare Maneuvers
Pine Camp, New York: January, 1940. Taking winter warfare lessons from the Finns, men of the 28th Infantry ski down a slope during winter maneuvers

The troop carrier, USS President Coolidge goes down in the harbor at Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific after hittng a
Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu: October 26, 1942. The troop carrier, USS President Coolidge goes down in the harbor at Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific after hittng a friendly mine

Dancer Jose Limon Leaps High
Camp Lee, Virginia: September 8, 1943. Nationally famous dancer, Pvt. Jose Limon, leaps high as a part of an all-soldier revue for the Third War Loan Drive

Soldier Shares His Meal
Italy: October 6, 1943 An American soldier shares his rations with two hungry Italian waifs

Soldiers of the United States 1st Calvary Division
Korea: February 4, 1951. Soldiers of the United States 1st Calvary Division move out on an assault of a Communist held hill in Korea

Uncle Sam Wants You
Washington, D.C.: 1917. An Army recruiting poster featuring Uncle Sam that was created by American artist James Montgomery Flagg. Its use was revived again for World War II

Army Missile Defense System
Fort Meade, Maryland: March 23, 1957. Electric consoles are the heart of the MIssile Master System. Here, operators use photo-electric light guns placed against the screens to enter targets into

Pershing Missile Ready To Fire
Cape Canaveral, Florida: April 21, 1962. The new version of the U.S. Armys Pershing ballistic missile is ready for firing at Cape Canaveral, Florida

GENERAL MEADE, He was a career United States Army officer and civil engineer involved in coastal construction, including several lighthouses

George Sternberg, US Army physician C014 / 0121
George Miller Sternberg (1838-1915), US Army physician and Brigadier General. Sternberg, who fought in the US Civil War, carried out pioneering work in bacteriology in the USA

US Army 81st Infantry Memorial Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Pacific

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"The United States Army: A Legacy of Courage and Service" In this captivating collection of images, we catch a glimpse into the rich history and profound impact of the United States Army. From Major General Ulysses S. Grant's resolute gaze in a chromolithograph dating back to 1866, to Colin L. Powell's dignified presence donning the iconic US Army green service uniform from 1989-1993, these snapshots encapsulate the unwavering dedication displayed by those who serve. Amongst these artifacts lies a first aid kit from 1943-1945, crafted by Davis Emergency Equipment Co. Inc. , serving as a testament to the selflessness exhibited by medics on battlefields throughout history. Accompanying it are combat boots worn by Andre M. Jones during the Iraq War in 2003, bearing witness to the courage and sacrifice required in times of conflict. General Malin Craig graces us with his commanding presence not once but twice; his black-and-white photographs remind us of the leadership that has guided our troops through countless trials and triumphs over generations. The image of F. W. Hunter, an army test pilot at Douglas Aircraft Company plant in Long Beach, California in 1942 evokes admiration for those pioneers who pushed boundaries and propelled military aviation forward. Medals hold stories untold yet deeply revered - such as the Medal of Honor featured here between 1941 and 1945 - symbolizing extraordinary acts of valor that have forever etched their recipients' names into history books. Diversity is celebrated too within this narrative; a color guard composed solely of Negro engineers stands tall at Fort Belvoir (?), Virginia between 1941 and 1945 – reminding us that unity knows no bounds when defending freedom. Lastly, an American pineapple serves as an unexpected reminder amidst war-torn landscapes – representing resilience against adversity faced by both soldiers abroad and civilians on home soil.