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NH 68054 South American Cruise: Franklin D. Roosevelt

South American Cruise: Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Title: South American Cruise: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Caption: Colonel E.M. Watson, U.S. Army, participates in "Shellback" ceremonies (whenever a ship crosses the equator) late November 1936. "The Army Builds Men When They Join The Navy and See The World." The Ceremonies are taking place aboard the USS INDIANAPOLIS (CA-35), which is carrying President Franklin D. Roosevelt, on his "Good Neighbor" cruise to South America, November 1936. Colonel E.M. Watson, U.S. Army, is one of the president's military aides.
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Catalog #: NH 68054
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1930
Before this Year: 1939
Original Medium: BW Photo
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