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Photograph of the Rizal Monument in Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines, circa 1969-1972.

Silk map of the Visayan Islands, circa 1939-1945. The text "Army 10/44, No. C-42" is partially visible through the cardboard backing.

Photograph of the exterior of the Manila Hotel, Philippines, circa 1941. Inscription on verso: "Manila Hotel, P.I. Before the Japanese invasion in 1941. Item from the Lee Embree photograph album, circa 1920s-1970s. Album contains one hundred forty…

Photograph of people walking past a building, likely in the Philippines, circa 1942-1945. A sign on the roof reads "Parang."

Photograph of two emaciated prisoners of war after their release from the Santo Tomas Internment Camp, Manila, Philippines, circa 1945. Inscription: "The day after release from Santo Thomas [Tomas] prison."

Photograph of a group of men gathered near a sign in Indanan, Sulu, Philippines, circa 1942-1945. The sign reads: "3rd Sulu Co. Indanan. P.C."

In this two-part oral history, Harrison R. “Harry” Thyng discusses his military career with the United States Army Air Forces and United States Air Force. In part two, he continues to describe his World War II experiences, including his time in the…

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Strane discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed…

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Strane discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Pacific Theater…

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Albert C. Slack discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed…