EVB2948030: Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter administers oath of office to Secretary of Navy, Col. Frank Knox. As World War 2 began in Europe, President Franklin Roosevelt organized a bi-partisan 'War Cabinet' including Republicans such as Knox in critical posts. July 11, 1940 / Bridgeman Images
EVB2948063: New York City fire fighter north of the collapsed Twin Towers. Behind him are other firemen, fire trucks, and rescue vehicles. In the background is smoke and pulverized building debris of the collapsed North and South Towers of the World Trade Center. New York City, Sept. 11, 2001 / Bridgeman Images
EVB2948085: American flag planted in the rubble of World Trade Center after 9-11 terrorist attacks. The nearest structure is a pedestrian bridge over the West Side Highway (West St.) that connected the WTC with the World Financial Center. New York City, Sept. 11, 2001. In the background is WFC 2 / Bridgeman Images