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img A barge in a flood control canal (ddr-densho-299-33)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1869. 18 March 49 / NRS Project: / Flood control (public works) on a / drainage canal of the Ara River, not / far from the heart of Tokyo, which / is also used for navigation. River / barge used for transportation. / Photographer - Dunn / Photograph by U.S. Army."

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img Forrested road to Nikko (ddr-densho-299-217)

Caption: "On the road to Nikko"

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img Koreans welcoming American troops (ddr-densho-299-108)

Caption: "In Korea, the populace await the arrival of American troops at the end of the war."

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img Japanese farm in the mountains (ddr-densho-299-62)

Caption on reverse: "WPA-46-69189. 25 Nov 46 / Japanese Farm: / This Japanese farm in the mountain range / of Yamanashi Prefecture is a good example / of the clean, well kept, and fully culti- / vated fields of the Japanese farm. / Photographer - Wheeler / Photograph by U.S. Army"

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img Firefighter demonstration in Tokyo with new equipment (ddr-densho-299-168)

Caption: "Thrilled with gifts of modern firefighting equipment, firefighters give a demonstration to / the populace of downtown Tokyo."

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img A farmer hoeing a field to plant rice (ddr-densho-299-8)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-47-77281. 14 July 47 / Rice planted in Japan: / A rice paddy near Mount Fuji, Japan, / is prepared for planting by hoeing / unplowed portions of the field by / hand. This field, flooded to a / depth of eight inches, will do its / part in alleviated Japan's serious / …

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img Farmers learning about the land reform laws (ddr-densho-299-194)

Caption: "Farmers at a meeting where they learn about the land reform laws which were enacted for / their benefit."

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img Japanese fruit store in Tokyo (ddr-densho-299-64)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-2012. 30 March 49 / NRS Construction Project: / Typical fruit shop in metropolitan / Tokyo area showing the sale of many / varieties of mikon (citrus) and / apples. / Photographer - Crowe / Photograph by U.S. Army."

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img Eruption of Mount Aso (ddr-densho-299-174)

Caption: "Mount Aso erupts and we get to use General MacArthur's plane to photograph it."

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img Japanese political demonstrations (ddr-densho-299-137)

Caption: "On May 1st demonstrations re permitted as a sign that democracy is at work."

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img Monk calling others to prayer (ddr-densho-299-223)

Caption: "Centuries of calling monks to prayer have worn a groove in the fish."

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img A building under construction (ddr-densho-299-31)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1439. 1 March 49 / NRS Project: / Scaffolding around a building in Tokyo, / Japan, showing the use of wood for / repair purposes. / Photographer - Crowe / Photograph by U.S. Army. "

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img Aerial view of a large crowd gathered in the streets (ddr-densho-299-151)

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img Japanese farmer with his ox working in the fields (ddr-densho-299-177)

Caption: "Oxen are ideal for work in the muddy fields."

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img Japanese woman dressed for a festival (ddr-densho-299-179)

Caption: "Festival kimono but no wig."

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img Japanese fisherman hauling in Tuna (ddr-densho-299-17)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1018. 8 Feb 49 / NRS Project: / Japanese fishermen lay nets off the coast / of Odawara, Japan, for the day's tuna catch. / Photographer - Orzio / Photograph by U.S. Army."

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img Judges of the Tokyo war crimes trials (ddr-densho-299-162)

Caption: "Judges representing the many allied powers listen to the attorneys for the prosecution / and defense."

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img Farming in bombed out areas (ddr-densho-299-12)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1871. 18 March 49 / NRS Project: / Utilization of every available plot / of ground - use of the soil between / the foundations of bombed out areas / for growing foodstuffs. Tokyo. / Photographer - Dunn / Photograph by U.S. Army."

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img Japanese children stand in front of charcoal rations (ddr-densho-299-51)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1865. 18 March 49 / NRS Project: / Charcoal ration (Haikyu) stacked in / village near Tokyo awaiting distri- / bution. Woven straw covering tied / with straw rope, with entwined twigs / at end to hold contents. Two story / wooden construction combination store / and residence in background. Store / previously …

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img Showing of Tannhauser to promote culture and the arts (ddr-densho-299-203)

Caption: "Somehow, sung in Japanese 'a lot seemed to be lost in translation' as a friend said. They also / presented Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticanaand Carmen."

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img The remains of Hiroshima (ddr-densho-299-130)

Caption: "Hiroshima. One bomb. Unbelievable destruction. You could go into a building and by looking at the scorch marks on the walls, could tell exactly where the bomb went off."

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img View of destroyed city from a window (ddr-densho-299-127)

Caption: "Scene from living quarters of abandoned office building."

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img Construction of the interior of a house in Tokyo (ddr-densho-299-53)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1443. 1 March 49 / NRS Project: / Interior of frame work and wood / strips used in a plaster house in / Tokyo, Japan. / Photographer - Crowe / Photograph by U.S. Army."

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img Female police officers at work in Japan (ddr-densho-299-195)

Caption: "Women take their place even in the police force to further impress upon the people the democratic way of life."

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img A new public bath (ddr-densho-299-20)

Caption on reverse: "FEC-49-1954. 25 March 49 / NRS Project: / Large public building constructed / entirely of wood except tile bathing / area - newly constructed public bath / in Tokyo metropolitan area. / Photographer - Crowe / Photograph by U.S. Army."

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