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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 1776

USS Connecticut
(Battleship # 18)

Some of the ship's enlisted men participate in a cake walk, during some carefree moments in the "Great White Fleet"'s World cruise, 1908.
Note the fancy costumes worn by these men.

Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, Jr., 1928.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image posted 28 August 2008