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John A. Shaw taking fingerprints of Arthur G. Whaley, Coast Guard hdqtrs., Wash. D.C. The system keeps outcasts from other services from changing their names and enlisting and also establishes identity for men who have lost proof of service
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John A. Shaw taking fingerprints of Arthur G. Whaley, Coast Guard hdqtrs., Wash. D.C. The system keeps outcasts from other services from changing their names and enlisting and also establishes identity for men who have lost proof of service

Harris & Ewing · 1923-01-01 · photo, print, drawing

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Credit lineJohn A. Shaw taking fingerprints of Arthur G. Whaley, Coast Guard hdqtrs., Wash. D.C. The system keeps outcasts from other services from changing their names and enlisting and also establishes identit. 1923-01-01. Harris & Ewing. Harris & Ewing Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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