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NH 97161 Imperial Palace Grounds, Tokyo, Japan

Photo #: NH 97161 Imperial Palace Grounds, Tokyo, Japan
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Title: Imperial Palace Grounds, Tokyo, Japan
Description: Liberty in Tokyo All sailors and other servicemen on liberty find themselves sooner or later at the Imperial Palace grounds. Here a group squint through their camera viewfinders at the most photographed spot in Tokyo. The palace grounds are completely surrounded by a moat for the protection of the emperors; and the grounds used to be known as 'Chiyodo-Jo', or everlasting castle. The building shown in the picture is a fortress along the outer walls. Photograph and caption were released by Commander Naval Forces, Far East, under date of 9 October 1952. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the All Hands collection at the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Catalog #: NH 97161
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