A large crowd gathers outside of a newly dedicated Victory Center in downtown Portland, at S.W. 6th Ave. between S.W. Morrison and S.W. Yamhill Streets. People can be seen on a stage, including the Portland Rose Festival court. The building was setup in front of Pioneer Courthouse, which can be seen in the background. A similar photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, June 9, 1943 (negative 1 of 5).

A stage and audience at the dedication of the Portland Victory Center in Pioneer Courthouse Square. A woman is standing in front of a microphone, wearing a military-style dress and hat. Other people are seated in rows of chairs on the stage (negative 2 of 5).

People on a stage at the dedication of the new Victory Center in Pioneer Courthouse Square. Rose Festival Queen Shirley Howard is seated on a throne, next to other members of the 1943 Rose Festival Court (negative 4 of 5).

A view of St. Mary's church during its dedication in Mount Angel, Oregon. A crowd of people is gathered in front of the church, some of them holding American flags. A decorated gateway can be seen over the nearby road, with a banner that reads "AVE."

A view of St. Mary's church during its dedication in Mount Angel, Oregon. A crowd of people is gathered in front of the church. A decorated gateway can be seen over the nearby road, with a banner that reads "AVE."