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USS Mercury NH 98575

Photo #: NH 98575 USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
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Title: USS Mercury (ID # 3012)
Description: Boxing match on board, probably while the ship was bringing troops home from France, circa 1919 Both contestents in this match are African-Americans. Courtesy of Mrs. W.A. Nightengale, 1971. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 98575
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