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Aircraft Carrier Drill
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Physical exercise aboard an aircraft carrier during World War II. This photograph was a part of a scrapbook compiled by Philip F. La Follette, former governor of Wisconsin and press aide to General Douglas MacArthur, from official photographs that came to his desk.
May 22, 1944
United States. Navy
Publication Information
| Creator | United States. Navy |
|---|---|
| Date Created | May 22, 1944 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 x 20 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Philip Fox La Follette papers, 1876-1973, 1987-1988 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 100.82 B |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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