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S-524-G USS Richard K. Kraus (DD-849)

Single photograph of USS Richard K. Kraus (DD-849) during the commemoration of the first salute to the flag of the United States onboard US Brig-of-War Andrew Dorea, fired from the fort of Saint Eustatius (Netherlands Antilles) on 16 November 1776. The Richard E. Kraus is answering the salute of the fort, 185 years later on 16 November 1961.
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Title: USS Richard K. Kraus (DD-849)
Description: Single photograph of USS Richard K. Kraus (DD-849) during the commemoration of the first salute to the flag of the United States on-board US Brig-of-War Andrew Dorea, fired from the fort of Saint Eustatius (Netherlands Antilles) on 16 November 1776. The Richard E. Kraus is answering the salute of the fort, 185 years later on 16 November 1961.
Catalog #: S-524-G
Donor: H. Van Kuilenburg
Copyright Owner: Naval History & Heritage Command
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