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1942 Launch of battleship Iowa
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0:31Now PlayingDate: 27th August 1942
Location: USA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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AMERICA, Naval. Battleship Iowa launched in U.S. Mrs Wallace.
WALLACE HENRY. (Vice President). wfe of launches battleship Iowa in U.S.
Ceremonies - Launchings; United States of American ship
World War II, WWII, Second World War, war, World War Two, christening, US Navy, shipbuilding, heavy industry, Allies
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