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Shipbuilding (Newport News). In the foreground is the frame section for a new naval vessel under construction. The ways and overhead carriers and cranes are seen in the background
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Credit lineShipbuilding (Newport News). In the foreground is the frame section for a new naval vessel under construction. The ways and overhead carriers and cranes are seen in the background. 1941-01-01. United States. Office For Emergency Management, Palmer, Alfred T.. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Collection, Library of Congress. Public domain.
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