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USS Iowa launch day shipyard workers and guests identification badges - Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York - August 27, 1942
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USS Iowa on the slipway ready to be launched. Note drag chains hanging from the bow. Rare color photo 80-G-K-13507
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Iowa launch party; L Matron of Honor Mrs. James D LeCron, C Sponsor Mrs. Ilo Wallace, R Maid of Honor Miss Jean Wallace. F1111C165
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USS Iowa shipyard workers and guests face the launch stand. Note a Navy band performing in the lower left. F1111C161
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Sponsor Mrs. Wallace prepares to christen battleship Iowa. Note Mrs Roosevelt in the lower left, (wearing a hat). F1111C164
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