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Vietnam War 1964-1975Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 2016
Photograph of Members of Company "A" Return to Base Camp with Viet Cong Prisoners during Operation Thayer II
Beginning in 1950, American military advisors arrived in what was then French Indochina. U.S. involvement escalated in the early 1960s, with troop levels tripling in 1961 and again in 1962. U.S. involvement escalated further following the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin incident, in which a U.S. destroyer clashed with North Vietnamese fast attack craft, which was followed by the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which gave the U.S. president authorization to increase U.S. military presence. Regular U.S. combat units were deployed beginning in 1965. Operations crossed international borders: bordering areas of Laos and Cambodia were heavily bombed by U.S. forces as American involvement in the war peaked in 1968, the same year that the communist side launched the Tet Offensive. The Tet Offensive failed in its goal of overthrowing the South Vietnamese government, but became the turning point in the war, as it persuaded a large segment of the U.S. population that its government's claims of progress toward winning the war were illusory despite many years of massive U.S. military aid to South Vietnam.
Gradual withdrawal of U.S. ground forces began as part of "Vietnamization", which aimed to end American involvement in the war while transferring the task of fighting the Communists to the South Vietnamese themselves. Despite the Paris Peace Accord, which was signed by all parties in January 1973, the fighting continued. In the U.S. and the Western world, a large anti-Vietnam War movement developed as part of a larger counterculture. The war changed the dynamics between the Eastern and Western Blocs, and altered North–South relations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War
Direct U.S. military involvement ended on 15 August 1973. The capture of Saigon by the North Vietnamese Army in April 1975 marked the end of the war, and North and South Vietnam were reunified the following year. The war exacted a huge human cost in terms of fatalities (see Vietnam War casualties). Estimates of the number of Vietnamese soldiers and civilians killed vary from 800,000 to 3.1 million. Some 200,000–300,000 Cambodians, 20,000–200,000 Laotians, and 58,220 U.S. service members also died in the conflict, with a further 1,626 missing in action.
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A joint service casket team prepares to carry the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era aboard the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086) during the designation and departure ceremony. The BREWTON will transport the Unknown Serviceman to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California

A joint service casket team prepares to carry the casket of the Unknow...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Fehringer Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Pallbearers prepare to move the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era into the main chapel. SENIOR officers, left to right: Lieutenant General R. Arter, CG, 6th US Army: Major General D. Bennett, Commander, 22nd USAF; Major General E. Cheatham Jr., Coast Guard, 1ST Marine Division; Rear Admiral F. Schubert, Commander, 11th USOC District; and Rear Admiral E. Kohn Jr., Commander, Carrier Group III

Pallbearers prepare to move the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT D. Sutherland Release Status: ... More

MAJ. GEN. John A. Collins, CHIEF of Chaplains, U.S. Air Force, delivers the Catholic Prayer of Committal during the interment ceremony for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The Unknown is being interred at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery

MAJ. GEN. John A. Collins, CHIEF of Chaplains, U.S. Air Force, deliver...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey Sanborn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A joint services casket team carries the flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era to a caisson waiting at the East Plaza of the Capitol. The 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard) caisson will transport the serviceman to Arlington National Cemetery for a state funeral service and interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A joint services casket team carries the flag-draped casket of the Unk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Paul Pappas, USN Release Status: ... More

The Army Band "Pershing's Own" enters Arlington National Cemetery to participate in the interment ceremony for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era at the Tomb of the Unknowns

The Army Band "Pershing's Own" enters Arlington National Cemetery to p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Drago Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Members of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) render a salute as the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era is lowered into a crypt at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. Standing at the head of the casket are Raymond J. Costanzo, ANC superintendent, and Major General John L. Ballantyne, commanding general, US Army Military District of Washington

Members of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) render a salute as the cas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT James Tate Release Status: Released to Public ... More

General (GEN) Charles A. Gabriel, CHIEF of STAFF, USAF, left, and Admiral James D. Watkins, CHIEF of Naval Operations, attend the state funeral service for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era at Arlington National Cemetery. Interment will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns following the service

General (GEN) Charles A. Gabriel, CHIEF of STAFF, USAF, left, and Admi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT John Taylor Release Status: Released to Publi... More

A joint services casket team prepares to secure the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era on a 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) caisson during the formation of the funeral procession at the east plaza of the Capitol. The caisson will carry the Unknown to Arlington National Cemetery for a state funeral and internment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A joint services casket team prepares to secure the casket of the Unkn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SFC Lurch, USA Release Status: Releas... More

President Ronald Reagan participates in the internment ceremony for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. With the the president are Major General John L. Ballantyne, right, CG, US Army Military District of Washington, and Raymond J. Costanzo, far left, superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery

President Ronald Reagan participates in the internment ceremony for th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A Vietnamese visitor to Hanoi's Military Museum stands in a room where photographs and war memorabilia recall the hostilities between Vietnam and the United States

A Vietnamese visitor to Hanoi's Military Museum stands in a room where...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sergeant (SGT) Peter Mishou calls members of his squad to morning formation from atop an M1131A armored personnel carrier.  SGT Mishou dedicated the formation to the memory of friends who died in Vietnam and will hoist a flag that flew in battle during the war.  The sergeant's squad is participating in Exercise BRIM FROST'87

Sergeant (SGT) Peter Mishou calls members of his squad to morning form...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIM FROST Base: Fort Greely State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sgt Paul A. T... More

Barbara Dane, James Johnson (Ft. Hood 3), Dr. Howard Levy, Peter Yarrow invite you to ... FTA, Freak the Army and other services Show GI-civilian solidarity, stop the Vietnam massacre, concert/rally - Dec. 26.

Barbara Dane, James Johnson (Ft. Hood 3), Dr. Howard Levy, Peter Yarro...

Public domain photograph of Vietnam War, the 1960s, 1970s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

V.P. Johnson in Saigon, Vietnam. Arriving at textile mill and taking inspection tour / [TOH].

V.P. Johnson in Saigon, Vietnam. Arriving at textile mill and taking i...

Photograph shows Vice President Lyndon Johnson in textile mill with Vietnamese men standing in front of a large quantity of textiles with a "Texas Cotton U.S.A." banner. Title from contact sheet folder caption.... More

Our government is responsible ... our people must rebuild

Our government is responsible ... our people must rebuild

Public domain photograph of Vietnam War, the 1960s, 1970s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

University of Sydney Commem Day procession, Old Medical School, 5 May 1965 / photographer Jack Hickson, Australian Photographic Agency

University of Sydney Commem Day procession, Old Medical School, 5 May ...

Commemoration Day festivities by students began in 1888, when students gave an impromptu concert to the audience at the annual commemoration of benefactors and conferring of degrees in the Great Hall. The conce... More

Photograph of Canadian Geese Flying Over Chippewa National Forest

Photograph of Canadian Geese Flying Over Chippewa National Forest

Original caption: Canadian geese flying over Chippewa NF. Historic Photographs Public domain photograph of forest, trees, US government forestry agency, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of 1st Lieutenant Ronald Baker being Evacuated

Photograph of 1st Lieutenant Ronald Baker being Evacuated

Original caption: 1Lt Ronald Baker (Tucson, Ariz), Executive Officer, Co B, 6th Armor, 25th Inf Div, is evacuated by helicopter after being wounded while staging a fire mission against the Viet Cong. Color P... More

AN air-to-air right rear view of two F-100D Super Sabre aircraft streaking over South Vietnam on their way to an assigned target. The aircraft provides much of the tactical air support to Allied ground forces fighting in Vietnam

AN air-to-air right rear view of two F-100D Super Sabre aircraft strea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saigon Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Liberated by the Viet Cong - A black and white photo of a vietnam war poster

Liberated by the Viet Cong - A black and white photo of a vietnam war ...

Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Photograph of Specialist 4th Class Hendrick Greenwould Eating His First Hot Meal in the Past Five Days during Operation Cook

Photograph of Specialist 4th Class Hendrick Greenwould Eating His Firs...

Original caption: Elements of Co A, 2nd Bn, 502nd Inf., 101st Abn Bde, move to and secure a Landing Zone on a mountain top in the Quang Ngai Province, approximately 320 miles northeast of Saigon, after suspensi... More

A member of the 3rd Marine Division is lowered through the hatch of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter to inspect a prospective site for a mountain-top fire support base

A member of the 3rd Marine Division is lowered through the hatch of a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An HH-43 Pedro (Huskie) helicopter is used to rescue a downed airman from an enemy infested jungle in Southeast Asia

An HH-43 Pedro (Huskie) helicopter is used to rescue a downed airman f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

March [and] strike, April 15 U.S. out of Vietnam, Laos, all of Southeast Asia. Bring all troops home now.

March [and] strike, April 15 U.S. out of Vietnam, Laos, all of Southea...

Public domain photograph of Vietnam War, the 1960s, 1970s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Christmas in Vietnam, 1971

Christmas in Vietnam, 1971

ID Number: FOD/71/0615/VN .Maker: Ford, John Alfred ..South Vietnam. Private (Pte) David McColl of Page, ACT, hanging puddings to mature before Christmas. Pte McColl spent his spare time during the weeks l... More

A view of the four-party joint military conference held prior to the release of prisoners of war held at Loc Ninh

A view of the four-party joint military conference held prior to the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tan Son Shut Airport, Saigon Country: Republic Of Vietnam (RVN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A returnee receives a physical examination at the hospital shortly after being released from a prisoner of war camp in Vietnam

A returnee receives a physical examination at the hospital shortly aft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

A Viet Cong officer smokes a cigarette

A Viet Cong officer smokes a cigarette

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Loc Ninh Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

In the Clark AB hospital, released Prisoner of War, U.S. Navy LT CMDR Ralph Ellis Gaither, (Captured 17 Oct 65) on the phone with his loved ones in the states. LT CMDR Gaither was in the first group of POWs released by North Vietnam at Hanoi on February 12, 1973

In the Clark AB hospital, released Prisoner of War, U.S. Navy LT CMDR ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Larry Wright Release St... More

Former POW and U.S. Air Force CPT David Earle Baker, on crutches, walks away from the greeting party, MGEN John Gonge, Commander 22nd Air Force and BGEN Ralph Saunders after his arrival from Clark Air Base, Philippines. CPT Baker was captured on 27 Jun 72 in Cambodia and released by the Viet Cong at Loc Ninh on 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S. Air Force CPT David Earle Baker, on crutches, walk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Former POW and U.S. Army SGT Kenneth Wallingford (Captured 7 Apr 72) waves to the crowd of well wishers upon his arrival on the C-141 Starlifter from Clark Air Base, Philippines. In the background MGEN Daniel "Chappie" James await the next returnee to deplane. SGT Wallingford was in the first group of POWs captured in South Vietnam, and released on 12 Feb 73 by the Viet Cong at Loc Ninh, South Vietnam

Former POW and U.S. Army SGT Kenneth Wallingford (Captured 7 Apr 72) w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Ex-POW and unidentified U.S. Air Force COL expresses his gratitude to the crowd of well wishers at the flight line microphones. In the background are LGEN William G. Moore Jr., and the Clark AB Honor Guard

Ex-POW and unidentified U.S. Air Force COL expresses his gratitude to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rele... More

Members of the United Nation's International Commission of Control and Supervision discuss the pending release of American and South Vietnamese prisoners to the U.S. and South Vietnam military and the release of Viet Cong and North Vietnamese prisoners to their military services with Viet Cong and North Vietnamese personnel

Members of the United Nation's International Commission of Control and...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Ex-POWs are greeted upon arriving from Hanoi, North Vietnam, by (Left to Right) Unidentified Air Force CMSGT greets unidentified ex-POW, LGEN William G. Moore Jr., Commander 13th Air Force greets Air Force LCOL Lewis Wiley Shattuck, (Captured 11 Jul 66) and Admiral Noel Gaylor, Commander Pacific Command greets U.S. Air Force MAJ Norman Alexander McDaniel (Captured 20 Jul 66)

Ex-POWs are greeted upon arriving from Hanoi, North Vietnam, by (Left ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Eddie P. Boaz Release S... More

POW and U.S. Army CPT Mark A. Smith (Captured 7 Apr 72), has identification attached to his shirt, after his release by the Viet Cong to the American military. CPT Wanat is one of the twenty eight American POWs released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

POW and U.S. Army CPT Mark A. Smith (Captured 7 Apr 72), has identific...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

SPC-4 Richard Springman, U.S. Army, Captured 25 May 70) talks with a North Vietnamese Army officer who is looking at his peace symbol. He is one of the twenty eight American POWs who were released by the Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

SPC-4 Richard Springman, U.S. Army, Captured 25 May 70) talks with a N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Released POWs enjoy their first taste of freedom on the flight between Hanoi, North Vietnam and Clark Air Base, Philippines. On left, ex-POW U.S. Air Force MAJ Joseph S. Abbott Jr. looks at photo of his family, on the cover of TIME magazine, with one of the flight nurses. Dr. Roger Shields, State Dept representative is standing on the right

Released POWs enjoy their first taste of freedom on the flight between...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Eddie P. Boaz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Ex-POW and U.S.Navy CMDR Frederick Raymond Purrington (Captured 20 Oct 66), shakes hands with LGEN William G. Moore Jr., prior to boarding the C-141 Starlifter that will transport him to the United States. COL John W. Ord, Commander, Clark Hospital and COL Raymond G. Lawry, Deputy Site Commander, Joint Homecoming Receptin Center are to the left. LCMDR Purrington released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 18 Feb 73

Ex-POW and U.S.Navy CMDR Frederick Raymond Purrington (Captured 20 Oct...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SGT William L. Lee Release S... More

Ex-POW and U.S. Air Force MAJ Jay R. Jensen (Captured 18 Feb 67) shakes hands with 13th Air Force Commander, LGEN William G. Moore Jr., after arriving on bus, in background, and prior to his flight to the United States. COL John W. Ord, Commander, Clark Hospital is beside GEN Moore. MAJ Jensen was released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 18 Feb 73

Ex-POW and U.S. Air Force MAJ Jay R. Jensen (Captured 18 Feb 67) shake...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SGT William L. Lee Release S... More

Ex-POW, U.S. Air Force CPT Ernest Milvin Moore Jr., (Captured 11 Mar 67) makes some farewell remarks to the Press and public who came to see the departure of the ex-POWS for the United States. CPT Moore was released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 4 Mar 73

Ex-POW, U.S. Air Force CPT Ernest Milvin Moore Jr., (Captured 11 Mar 6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: CPT Frank J. Adinolfi Releas... More

Ex-POW and U.S. Navy LCMDR Danny Elloy Glenn (Captured 21 Dec 66) shakes hands with a group of well wishers and friends who came to say goodbye as he leaves for United States. He is leaving for the United States on the C-141 Starlifter in the background. LCMDR Glenn was released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 4 Mar 73

Ex-POW and U.S. Navy LCMDR Danny Elloy Glenn (Captured 21 Dec 66) shak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Deal Toney Release Stat... More

Ex-POW and U.S. Navy CPT Ernest Milvin Moore Jr., (Captured 11 Mar 67) talks to some of the children who came to the flight line to say goodbye as he leaves for the United States. CPT Moore was released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 4 Mar 73

Ex-POW and U.S. Navy CPT Ernest Milvin Moore Jr., (Captured 11 Mar 67)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Deal Toney Release Stat... More

Ex-POW and U.S. Navy CMDR Collins Henry Haines (Captured 5 Jun 67) gets farewell hug from one of the many well wishers who came to the flight line to say goodbye as he leaves for the United States. CMDR Haines was released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 4 Mar 73

Ex-POW and U.S. Navy CMDR Collins Henry Haines (Captured 5 Jun 67) get...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Deal Toney Release Stat... More

Comedian-Actor Bob Hop Shaking Songwriter Irving Berlin's Hand at the White House Dinner Held for Released Vietnam Prisoners of War while President Richard Nixon Looks On

Comedian-Actor Bob Hop Shaking Songwriter Irving Berlin's Hand at the ...

President Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon on stage at the White House Dinner for the American Prisoners of War (POW) who were returned by the North Vietnamese government. On stage with President Nixon and Mrs. Nixo... More

Medical Staff Examining Refugee Children Inside an Ambulance at San Francisco International Airport Following the Arrival of an Operation Babylift Plane from South Vietnam

Medical Staff Examining Refugee Children Inside an Ambulance at San Fr...

Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs Public domain photograph of a train, railroad, train car, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

President Gerald R. Ford Holding a Refugee Baby on an Evacuation Bus at San Francisco International Airport Following the Arrival of an Operation Babylift Plane from South Vietnam

President Gerald R. Ford Holding a Refugee Baby on an Evacuation Bus a...

Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs Public domain photograph of US government agency official, meeting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

President Gerald R. Ford Meeting with Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to Discuss Aid to Cambodia and Vietnam in the Cabinet Room

President Gerald R. Ford Meeting with Members of the Senate Foreign Re...

Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs Public domain photograph of politician, meeting, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era is placed on the pier by a joint service honor guard in preparation for a wreath-laying ceremony. The casket will be transported to California aboard the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086), and then transferred to Arlington National Cemetery for interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

The flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era is...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David B. Loveall Release Status: Released to ... More

A Marine Corps honor guard stands around the flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era during a wreath-laying ceremony. The casket will be transported aboard the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086), and then transferred to Arlington National Cemetery for interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A Marine Corps honor guard stands around the flag-draped casket of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David B. Loveall Release Status: Released to ... More

Air Force General Jerome F. O'Malley and Marine Corps Sergeant Major Alan J. Kellog Jr. (right), salute during a wreath laying ceremony for the Unknown Soldier of the Vietnam War. The casket will be transported aboard the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086) to California. Its final destination will be the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetary, Virginia

Air Force General Jerome F. O'Malley and Marine Corps Sergeant Major A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Al Chang Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

A joint services honor guard attends the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The Unknown will be placed aboard a C-141B Starlifter aircraft for transport to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. On Memorial Day the Unknown will be interred in the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery

A joint services honor guard attends the casket of the Unknown Service...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Paul Hayashi, USAF Release Stat... More

A joint services casket team renders a salute after carrying the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era into the Capitol rotunda during a arrival ceremony. President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan, VIP's, Vietnam veterans, and other guests are attending the ceremony. The Unknown will lie in state in the rotunda until Memorial Day

A joint services casket team renders a salute after carrying the caske...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward Release Status: Releas... More

President Ronald Reagan places the Presidential Wreath at the head of the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era during the interment ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. Saluting in the foreground is Major General John L. Ballantyne, commanding general, US Army Military District of Washington

President Ronald Reagan places the Presidential Wreath at the head of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC5 Ed Bosanko Release Status: Released to Public... More

Members of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) change the guard at the tomb of the Unknowns at the conclusion of the burial service for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The Vietnam Unknown will be interred between the Unknowns of the Korean War and World War II

Members of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) change the guard at the to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT James Tate Release Status: Released to Public ... More

President Ronald Reagan, right, and Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, left, attend the state funeral for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The service is being held in the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater, followed by interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

President Ronald Reagan, right, and Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinbe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Donald Sutherland Release Status: Released t... More

Pallbearers lift the casket bearing the remains of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era from the caisson. The casket will be taken into the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater for a state funeral service, followed by interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Pallbearers lift the casket bearing the remains of the Unknown Service...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Donald Sutherland Release Status: Released t... More

President Ronald Reagan participates in the internment ceremony for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. With the the president are Major General John L. Ballantyne, right, CG, US Army Military District of Washington, and Raymond J. Costanzo, far left, superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery

President Ronald Reagan participates in the internment ceremony for th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Vietnamese peasant women wash clothes at a spigot.  In the background, part of an aircraft remaining from bombing during the war with the United States is partially submerged in the pond

Vietnamese peasant women wash clothes at a spigot. In the background,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Vietnamese Soldier stands guard before a building worn by the ravages of war and time

A Vietnamese Soldier stands guard before a building worn by the ravage...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh Jr. speaks at the dedication of the South Carolina Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh Jr. speaks at the dedication of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: N. Miller Release Status: Released to Pub... More

An Army and Air Force officer render a salute as the remains of 27 service members missing in action are carried from a C-141B Starlifter aircraft after being returned in the largest turnover of MIAs since meetings began with North Vietnam in 1981

An Army and Air Force officer render a salute as the remains of 27 ser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hickman Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Don Sutherland, USAF Release Stat... More

Vietnam, Cambodia, Kent, Augusta & Jackson ... March May 30, Memorial Day, bring all the GIs home from S.E. Asia now.

Vietnam, Cambodia, Kent, Augusta & Jackson ... March May 30, Memorial ...

Poster showing text. Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Solidarity Vietnam, Palestine, Rhodesia, South Africa /

Solidarity Vietnam, Palestine, Rhodesia, South Africa /

Poster showing quotation from Che (Ernesto) Guevara. Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vietnam Photo News No.  T - A brochure with pictures of people and a truck

Vietnam Photo News No. T - A brochure with pictures of people and a t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Distribution Center: USIS - Saigon Post: RSC - Manila Propaganda Posters Distributed in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East

Vietnam, United States information service

Vietnam, United States information service

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Distribution Center: USIS - Mexico/Buenos Aires Post: RSC - Mexico City Propaganda Posters Distributed in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East

Mothers' Crusade for Victory over Communism Why should we help communists kill Americans?

Mothers' Crusade for Victory over Communism Why should we help communi...

Public domain photograph of Vietnam War, the 1960s, 1970s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Educational Activities in Tay Ninh Province

Educational Activities in Tay Ninh Province

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Distribution Center: Multiple Post: USIS - Saigon Propaganda Posters Distributed in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East

[Martin Luther King, Jr., half-length portrait, facing left, speaking at microphones, during anti-war demonstration, New York City] / World Journal Tribune photo by Don Rice.

[Martin Luther King, Jr., half-length portrait, facing left, speaking ...

World Journal Tribune photo by Don Rice. New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection.

AN air-to-air right side view of a U.S. Air Force 0-1E Bird Dog aircraft. The aircraft is used as a forward air control aircraft throughout South Vietnam. The forward air controller (FAC) spots suspected enemy strongholds and fires smoke rockets to mark the target for strike aircraft. Following a strike the FAC assesses bomb damage

AN air-to-air right side view of a U.S. Air Force 0-1E Bird Dog aircra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saigon Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Marine aircrewman arms rockets on his UH-1 Iroquois helicopter while on the runway at Dong Ha. Another UH-1 is in the background

A Marine aircrewman arms rockets on his UH-1 Iroquois helicopter while...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Dong Ha Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: PFC Kenneth L. Fuller Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

Photograph of Staff Sergeant Harry F. Mitchell Firing a 50 Caliber Machine Gun during Operation Junction City

Photograph of Staff Sergeant Harry F. Mitchell Firing a 50 Caliber Mac...

Original caption: SSG Harry F. Mitchell, (Austin, TX), Pit Sgt. C Troop, 1st Squad, 11th Armor Cav. Rget., fires a 50 Cal machine gun from the top of an M-113 APC at an unknown number of VC during Operation Jun... More

A View of an HH-43B Huskie helicopter as a fireman hooks a fire suppression kit to the aircraft. The helicopter is assigned to Detachment 8, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron

A View of an HH-43B Huskie helicopter as a fireman hooks a fire suppre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cam Ranh Bay Air Base Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

[Sec. of Defense Robert McNamara pointing to a map of Vietnam at a press conference] / [MST].

[Sec. of Defense Robert McNamara pointing to a map of Vietnam at a pre...

Frame 35A of contact sheet. U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection. Original negative not available for frames 32A-36A of LC-U9-13741.

COL Ray C. Staley, commander, 315th Tactical Airlift Wing, greets a UC-123K Provider aircraft crew. The crew members, left to right, are SSGT W. Pase, SSGT R. Christie, CPT J. Greene, MAJ B. Clark and LT B. Slaughter. The aircraft, being inactivated, is named "Patches" for the more than 1,000 hit-hole patches that it received during the Vietnam conflict

COL Ray C. Staley, commander, 315th Tactical Airlift Wing, greets a UC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: PHAN Rang Air Base Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

The Vietnam War, [died] December 31, 1971 May it rest in peace.

The Vietnam War, [died] December 31, 1971 May it rest in peace.

Urges Congress to approve a resolution setting Dec. 31, 1971, as the date for complete U.S. withdrawal from Indochina. Gift; Gary Yanker; 1975-1983.

POW or MIA? When will she know? You can help.

POW or MIA? When will she know? You can help.

Public domain photograph of Vietnam War, the 1960s, 1970s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A munitions specialists prepares a bomb that will be used during LINEBACKER Operations over North Vietnam

A munitions specialists prepares a bomb that will be used during LINEB...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LINEBACKER Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A munitions specialists prepares bombs as he helps support Strategic Air Command's flying mission during LINEBACKER Operations over North Vietnam

A munitions specialists prepares bombs as he helps support Strategic A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LINEBACKER Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Bombs lined up as preparations are made for LINEBACKER Operations over North Vietnam

Bombs lined up as preparations are made for LINEBACKER Operations over...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: LINEBACKER Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

CAPT. Laurel Lingyel waves to the crowd gathered to welcome him to Clark Air Base upon his arrival aboard a C-141 Starlifter aircraft. CAPT. Lingyel was recently released from a prisoner of war camp in Vietnam

CAPT. Laurel Lingyel waves to the crowd gathered to welcome him to Cla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: Chambers Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Air Force CAPT. David Baker is carried by Viet Cong to a waiting helicopter upon his release

U.S. Air Force CAPT. David Baker is carried by Viet Cong to a waiting ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Loc Ninh Country: Viet Nam (VNM) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Former POW and U.S. Army SP4 Richard Springman (Captured 25 May 70) walks off the flight line with his escort after arriving from Clark Air Base. SP-4 Springman was released by the Viet Cong at Loc Ninh on 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S. Army SP4 Richard Springman (Captured 25 May 70) wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

In the Clark AB hospital, released Prisoner of War, U.S. Navy CMDR John Bryan McKamey (Captured 2 June 65) packs his suitcase for the trip back to the United States. CMDR McKamey was in the first group of POWs released by North Vietnam at Hanoi on February 12, 1973

In the Clark AB hospital, released Prisoner of War, U.S. Navy CMDR Joh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Larry Wright Release St... More

Former POW and U.S. Army MAJ Raymond Cecil Schrump talks with BGEN William Deitrich, Vice Commander 22nd Air Force in the passenger lounge after his arrival from Clark Air Base, Philippines. MAJ Schrump was captured on 23 May 68 in South Vietnam and released by the Viet Cong at Loc Ninh on 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S. Army MAJ Raymond Cecil Schrump talks with BGEN Wil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Returned POWs U.S. Navy CPT Jeremiah Andrew Denton (on left), (Captured 18 Jul 65) make a farewell statement at the microphones as fellow ex-POW Navy CPT James Alfred Mulligan, (Captured 20 Mar 66) and 13th Air Force Commander, LGEN William G. Moore listens. Both Denton and Mulligan were released by the North Vietnamese in Hanoi on 12 Feb 73 in Hanoi

Returned POWs U.S. Navy CPT Jeremiah Andrew Denton (on left), (Capture...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Eddie P. Boaz Release S... More

Former POW and U.S. Air Force LCOL Armand Jesse Myers looks through a book on Vietnam prisoners of war in the hospital lounge. LCOL Myers was captured on 1 Jun 66 and released by the North Vietnamese in Hanoi 12 Feb 73

Former POW and U.S. Air Force LCOL Armand Jesse Myers looks through a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rele... More

CPT David Earle Baker, U.S. Air Force, (Captured 27 Jun 72) shot down while flying his O-2 Forward Air Control aircraft and held captive by the Viet Cong until his release on February 12, 1973. He was one of twenty eight American POWs who were released during the prisoner exchange between the Viet Cong and the Americans and South Vietnamese

CPT David Earle Baker, U.S. Air Force, (Captured 27 Jun 72) shot down ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Surrounded by Viet Cong medical personnel, injured American POW, CPT David Earle Baker, (Captured 27 June 72) sits in the hospital tent prior to being turned over the American authorities. CPT Baker was one of the 27 American POWs released during the exchange of POWs by the Four Power Joint Military Commission

Surrounded by Viet Cong medical personnel, injured American POW, CPT D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

The location, with tents and helicopters parked, where the exchange of American and South Vietnamese prisoners for Viet Cong (VC) and North Vietnamese (NVA) prisoners took place

The location, with tents and helicopters parked, where the exchange of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Ex-POW U.S. Army SGG Bobby Louis Johnson (Captured 25 Aug 68), talks with a Viet Cong official after his released by the Viet Cong to the American Military. He is one of the twenty eight American POWs released by Viet Cong on February 12, 1973

Ex-POW U.S. Army SGG Bobby Louis Johnson (Captured 25 Aug 68), talks w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Two Viet Cong and a North Vietnamese Army officer with still and motion picture cameras that they will use to photograph the exchange of prisoners of war

Two Viet Cong and a North Vietnamese Army officer with still and motio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Loc Ninh Country: South Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Herman Kokojan Release Status: Released to Publ... More

At Gia Lan Airport, surrounded by North Vietnamese and American officials, the press and public, an unidentified, just released ex-POW walks with his escort to the waiting C-141 transport for the trip to Clark Air Base

At Gia Lan Airport, surrounded by North Vietnamese and American offici...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Hanoi Country: Democratic Republic Of Vietnam Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Eddie P. Boaz Release Status: Rel... More

Ex-POW, U.S. Navy CPT Ernest Milvin Moore Jr., (Captured 11 Mar 67) gets a kiss and a gift from young Robert Ballentine, son of SSGT Michael G. Ballentine assigned to the 6922nd Security Squadron. Robert was one of the many well wishers who came to say goodbye to CPT Moore prior to his departure for the United States. CPT Moore was released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 4 Mar 73

Ex-POW, U.S. Navy CPT Ernest Milvin Moore Jr., (Captured 11 Mar 67) ge...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: CPT Frank J. Adinolfi Releas... More

Ex-POW and U.S. Air Force MAJ John Charles Blevins (Captured 8 Aug 66) shakes hands with a group of well wishers who came to say goodbye as he leaves for United States. MAJ Blevins was released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 4 Mar 73

Ex-POW and U.S. Air Force MAJ John Charles Blevins (Captured 8 Aug 66)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Deal Toney Release Stat... More

Ex-POW and U.S. Air Force MAJ William J. Baugh (Captured 21 Jan 67) holds a welcome sign with his name on it in front of the crowd of well wishers who came to see him leave for the United States. MAJ Baugh was released in Hanoi by North Vietnam on 4 Mar 73

Ex-POW and U.S. Air Force MAJ William J. Baugh (Captured 21 Jan 67) ho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HOMECOMING Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rele... More

President Gerald R. Ford Speaking with Henry Kissinger and Vice President Nelson Rockefeller in the Oval Office Prior to a National Security Council Meeting to Discuss the Situation in South Vietnam

President Gerald R. Ford Speaking with Henry Kissinger and Vice Presid...

Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs Public domain photograph of politician, meeting, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

President Gerald R. Ford Smoking a Pipe during a National Security Council Meeting to Discuss the Situation in South Vietnam

President Gerald R. Ford Smoking a Pipe during a National Security Cou...

Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs Public domain photograph of US government, White House, Office of President of the United States of America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General George Brown at a National Security Council Meeting to Discuss the Situation in South Vietnam

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General George Brown at a Nation...

Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Vietnamese refugee arrives after being evacuated from Saigon. After being processed at the air station passenger terminal, the refugees will depart for Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. (SUBSTANDARD)

A Vietnamese refugee arrives after being evacuated from Saigon. After ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT D.E. Campbell Release... More

A joint service casket team carries the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era aboard the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086) during the designation and departure ceremony. The BREWTON will transport the Unknown Serviceman to Naval Air Station, Alameda, California

A joint service casket team carries the casket of the Unknown Servicem...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bob Fehringer Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A joint services casket team carries the flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era toward the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086), at the conclusion of a wreath-laying ceremony. The casket will be transported to California and then transferred to Arlington National Cemetery for interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A joint services casket team carries the flag-draped casket of the Unk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David B. Loveall Release Status: Released to ... More

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