Inauguration Album, Republic of Liberia, January 1952 - Page 74

Three columns of printed negative strips with images from a US armed forces visit. Image descriptions from top to bottom, left to right. Image 1: A group of Liberian soldiers standing around a table with a US Marine examining various firearms. The soldiers are on a pier with many other people walking around. Image 2-4: Various images of a US Marine demonstrating firearms on a table. The marine is surrounded by Liberian soldiers looking at the demonstration and examining the firearms themselves. Two large rifles are displayed on the table. The marine and soldiers are on a pier in front of a US military vessel with soldiers standing along the railings. Image 5 & 6: Various images of a Liberian soldier examining a rocket launcher with the help of a US Marine. The marine is talking and explaining the equipment that the Liberian is holding over his shoulders. The soldiers are standing on a pier next to a large US military vessel with soldiers standing along the railings. Image 7 & 8: Various photos of US Marines and Liberian soldiers standing in groups along a pier demonstrating various firearms. A large US military vessel is docked alongside the pier with soldiers standing along the railings. Image 9: A man and woman wearing civilian clothes, standing on a pier next to a group of Liberian soldiers looking at firearms being demonstrated by US Marines. The soldiers are standing next to a large US military vessel with soldiers standing along the railings. The civilians are looking forward and smiling. Image 10-12: Various images of a Liberian soldier holding a flame thrower while a US Marine explains the equipment. A man wearing a military uniform is standing on the right and a second Liberian soldier is standing on the left. The marine is talking directly to the soldier holding the flame thrower.