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

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Aerial view of US Naval Air Station Anacostia c1940
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Ships at the U.S. Naval Gun Factory, Washington Navy Yard, Washington D.C. (USA), on Navy Day, 27 October 1945 (27663787666)
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Martin Dies, Jr. 1940
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Coalyard near the Treasury Department. Washington, D.C., September 1940.
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Nerve Center: Control room at the waterworks. Conduit Road, Washington, D.C., September 1940.
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Spa Day: Service station on Connecticut Avenue. Washington, D.C., September 1940.
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Instant Messaging: Direct postal telegraph wire at a truck service station on U.S. 1 (New York Avenue), Washington, D.C, 1940.
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Youth in Twilight: Group of men being sworn in by Major Seth Gayle, Jr. in Washington, D.C., 1940.
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AERIAL VIEW OF LINCOLN PARK, LOOKING NORTHWEST 042656pv
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Photograph of a color guard of black children holding flags and a wreath at the entrance to the Lincoln Memorial. - NARA - 199491
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Photograph of the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial commemorating Lincoln's birthday, with troops and spectators... - NARA - 199501
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The temporary quarters of the Veterans' Information Center in Washington, DC is decorated to welcome President Harry... - NARA - 199953
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Table Manners: A cafeteria in Washington, D.C., April 1943.
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President Romulo Gallegos of Venezuela visits the Lincoln Memorial. He is leaving the wreath laying ceremony with... - NARA - 199835
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Photograph of President Truman and other officials at Washington's Griffith Stadium for the opening game of the... - NARA - 199583
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Waffle Moderne: Waffle Shop on 10th Street in Washington, D.C. Exterior of shop from side angle, day. Circa the late 1940s.
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Fueling Up: In the cafe at the municipal airport in Washington, D.C. July 1941.
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Photograph of ceremony at Lincoln Memorial celebrating Lincoln's Birthday. - NARA - 199061
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President Harry S. Truman standing on the rear platform of the presidential train, shaking hands with an unknown man.... - NARA - 199960
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Distance view of President Truman in the reviewing stand during the Army Day parade. - NARA - 199769
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Distance view of the inauguration of President Truman showing the President at the podium. - NARA - 199977
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Photograph of ceremony at the statue of Jose de San Martin in Washington, attended by Oscar Ivanissevich, Argentina's... - NARA - 199597
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Group of people gathered in front of an equestrian statue of Jose de San Martin, Washington, DC. - NARA - 199871
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Wait Here: Entrance to the waiting room at the municipal airport, in Washington, D.C. 1941
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Garden of Pan American Union Building, Washington, D.C. May 1939-42.
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Pit Stop: In the cafe at a truck drivers' service station on U.S. 1 (New York Avenue), Washington, D.C., June 1940.
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Municipal swimming pool in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 1942.
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At a truck service station on U.S. 1 (New York Avenue), Washington, D.C. 1940.
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Sailor and girl at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Washington, D.C. May 1943.
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Blue Plate Lunch: In the cafe at a truck drivers' service station on U.S. 1 (New York Avenue), Washington, D.C. June 1940.
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Latchkey Afternoon: Children in street, Washington, D.C, 1941.
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Photograph of a large group of black children at the Lincoln Memorial, during a commemoration of Lincoln's Birthday. - NARA - 199489
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President Truman addresses the closing session of the 38th annual conference of the National Association for the... - NARA - 199712
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Performers ride in to President Truman's inaugural gala in a miniature train. The gala was held at the National Guard... - NARA - 199990
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Three men, probably Latin American officials, standing in front of an equestrian statue of Jose de San Martin... - NARA - 199873
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Free sleeping quarters for truck drivers at a truck service station on U.S. 1 (New York Avenue) in Washington, D.C. June 1940.
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Fill er Up: An airliner refueling. Washington, D.C. municipal airport, July 1941.
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Gus' Place: Occidental Hotel restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue at noon. Washington, D.C. July 1942.
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Daydreamer: Young niece of Jewel Mazique a worker at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 1942.
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Wading in Rock Creek Park. Washington, D.C. June 1942.
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President Truman attended a ceremony at Lincoln Memorial in honor of President Lincoln's birthday. This photo shows... - NARA - 199788
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Globetrotters: Decoration on the floor of the waiting room in the municipal airport in Washington, D.C. July 1941.
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Sunday cyclist in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C. June 1942.
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Each Their Own: Row houses at the corner of N and Union Streets S.W., Washington, D.C. 1941.
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Lights Out: In the lounge at the United Nations service center. Washington, D.C. December 1943.
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Christmas in a home. Washington, D.C. December 25, 1941.
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Photograph of a group of unidentified dignitaries in the doorway of the Lincoln Museum at Ford's Theater in... - NARA - 199494
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Photograph of a group of unidentified dignitaries with a wreath in front of the statue of Lincoln in the Lincoln... - NARA - 199498
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Three's a Crowd: Passengers in the waiting room at the municipal airport in Washington, D.C. July 1941
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Photograph of Admiral Chester Nimitz seated in the back of a limousine, driving by a vast crowd, with the Washington... - NARA - 199211
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Cashier checking out a customer's purchases at the Will That Be All?: Giant Food shopping center. Washington, D.C. June 1942.
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Parks & Rec: Ellipse Park in Washington, D.C. on a hot Sunday, June 1942.
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Line of prospective swimmers, awaiting their turn at the municipal swimming pool on Sunday in Washington, D.C., June 1942.
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Ceremony at statue of South American patriot San Martin in Washington, D. C. President Truman was not at the... - NARA - 199735
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Ceremony at statue of South American patriot San Martin in Washington, D. C. President Truman was not at the... - NARA - 199738
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Ceremony at statue of South American patriot San Martin in Washington, D. C. President Truman was not at the... - NARA - 199736
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Ceremony at the statue of South American patriot San Martin in Washington, D. C. President Truman is not present at... - NARA - 199741
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Distance view of audience looking toward podium at the ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas Tree. - NARA - 199668
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Extra Curricular: Students at Woodrow Wilson High School, Washington, D.C., October 1943.
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Happening Here: Serving punch during an evening party at the home of a government artist. Washington, D.C. June, 1942
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The Crowd: Sunday swimmers at the municipal swimming pool. Washington, D.C. June 1942.
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Distance view of President Truman in the reviewing stand watching the Army Day parade in Washington, D. C. - NARA - 199772
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Distance view of President Truman in the reviewing stand watching the Army Day parade in Washington, D. C. - NARA - 199775
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President Truman attended a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial for President Lincoln's birthday. This photo shows Gen.... - NARA - 199790
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View of empty podium awaiting ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas Tree. - NARA - 199659
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Ceremony at statue of South American patriot San Martin in Washington, D. C. President Truman was not present during... - NARA - 199739
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Sunday Snooze: Ellipse Park in Washington, D.C. on a hot Sunday June 1942.
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War Games: Children aiming sticks as guns, lined up against a brick building, Washington, D.C. 1941.
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View of crowd at ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas tree. - NARA - 199654
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Serves Up: Playing tennis in the park in front of the U.S. Department of Commerce building on Sunday afternoon. Washington, D.C., June 1942.
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Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 at Naval Air Station Anacostia, in 1940 (80-G-K-13392)
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The Shade Tree: Sunday cyclists at Hains Point, Washington, D.C., 1942.
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Photograph of George C. Marshall walking in Washington on the day he assumed the office of Secretary of State. - NARA - 199516
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View of empty stands prior to the ceremonies for the lighting of the White House Christmas tree. - NARA - 199661
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The Kentucky float in President Truman's inaugural parade - NARA - 200051
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Twelfth Street YMCA Building, lounge
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The Virginia float in President Truman's inaugural parade - NARA - 200047
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The Missouri float in President Truman's inaugural parade - NARA - 200049
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President Truman addresses the closing session of the 38th conference of the National Association for the... - NARA - 199713
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Girls Night Out: Young Women at a Hot Shoppe restaurant in Washington, D.C. December 1941.
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Three's Company: Relaxing on the edge of the municipal swimming pool on Sunday. Washington, D.C. July 1942.
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Washington Rec: Sunbathers on the grass next to the municipal swimming pool on Sunday. Washington, D.C. July 1942.
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President Truman addresses the closing session of the 38th annual conference of the National Association for the... - NARA - 199716
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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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Silver Fleet: In the main waiting room of the municipal airport in Washington, D.C., July 1941.
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News Muse: Reading the newspaper aloud in a boardinghouse room. Washington, D.C., January 1943.
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Bite Squad: Outdoor curb service at the Washington Hot Shoppe. Washington, D.C.. December 1941.
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Loose Lips: Guest at an evening party at the home of a government artist. Washington, D.C. June-July 1942.
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Murder, He Says: Listening to a murder mystery on the radio in a boardinghouse room. Washington, D.C., 1943.
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Hint of a Photographer: Fire engine house number four in Washington, D.C. January 1943.
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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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Prince Valiant: Sailor reading in line while waiting to board a bus at the Greyhound terminal. Washington, D.C. April 1943.
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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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Lively Bunch: After dinner a bridge game goes on nightly in the largest room in the boardinghouse. Washington, D.C. January 1943.
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President Truman attended a ceremony at Lincoln Memorial for President Lincoln's birthday. This is a distance view of... - NARA - 199789
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