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LA Maritime Museum

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Los Angeles Maritime Museum.
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Though the U.S. Merchant Marine is a civilian organization, it’s often called “the forgotten service” in the context of the Second World War, reflecting their tremendous contribution to the war effort and the great personal danger merchant mariners faced. ow.ly/Tiyv30m0bOZ

Though the U.S. Merchant Marine is a civilian organization, it’s often called “the forgotten service” in the context of the Second World War, reflecting their tremendous contribution to the war effort and the great personal danger merchant mariners faced. ow.ly/Tiyv30m0bOZ
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#AskAnArchivist Is this book moldy? No! The light brown spots often found inside old books is called Foxing. While almost impossible to remove without damaging the pages, it is not harmful. It's the result of the oxidation of impurities in the paper exacerbated by high humidity.

#AskAnArchivist Is this book moldy?
No! The light brown spots often found inside old books is called Foxing. While almost impossible to remove without damaging the pages, it is not harmful. It's the result of the oxidation of impurities in the paper exacerbated by high humidity.
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#AskAnArchivist What’s the oldest item in the research library? A 3 vol. set of books published in 1784 - "A voyage to the Pacific Ocean : undertaken, by the command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere ..." / Written by Captain James Cook, F.R.S.

#AskAnArchivist What’s the oldest item in the research library?

A 3 vol. set of books published in 1784 - "A voyage to the Pacific Ocean : undertaken, by the command of His Majesty, for making discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere ..." / Written by Captain James Cook, F.R.S.
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In honor of #Bush41 here are 2 artifacts from LA Maritime Museum .The photograph shows young George Bush as a Navy pilot in 1944, aboard aircraft carrier USS SAN JACINTO. In 1971 SAN JACINTO was scrapped at National Metal and Steel, Port of Los Angeles . The plaque is made from the flight deck

In honor of #Bush41 here are 2  artifacts from <a href="/LAMaritime/">LA Maritime Museum</a> .The photograph shows young George Bush as a Navy pilot in 1944, aboard aircraft carrier USS SAN JACINTO. In 1971 SAN JACINTO was scrapped at National Metal and Steel, <a href="/PortofLA/">Port of Los Angeles</a> . The plaque is made from the flight deck
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It’s #LAWaterfrontGem time! This week we are highlighting the LA Maritime Museum Museum - one of the best places to discover the history of the Los Angeles Harbor, right in the heart of the Harbor itself. For more info on this and other hidden gems: bit.ly/52gems

It’s #LAWaterfrontGem time! This week we are highlighting the <a href="/LAMaritime/">LA Maritime Museum</a> Museum - one of the best places to discover the history of the Los Angeles Harbor, right in the heart of the Harbor itself. 

For more info on this and other hidden gems: bit.ly/52gems
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SAVE THE DATE! Join the The 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII live stream of commemorative events from Battleship Missouri on Sept 2 and make sure the #veterans of #wwii know you #remember. #wwii2020 #ussmissouri #neverforget #greatestgeneration #livestream #VJDay

SAVE THE DATE! Join the <a href="/75thwwii/">The 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII</a> live stream of commemorative events from <a href="/USSMissouri/">Battleship Missouri</a> on Sept 2 and make sure the #veterans of #wwii know you #remember. #wwii2020 #ussmissouri #neverforget #greatestgeneration #livestream #VJDay
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We ask you to Salute Their Service. Honor Their Hope. Please join the livestream commemorating the The 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII from the Battleship Missouri on Sept 2. #Neverforget the #veterans of the #greatestgeneration. #wwii2020 #VJDay #ussmissouri #livestream

We ask you to Salute Their Service. Honor Their Hope. Please join the livestream commemorating the <a href="/75thwwii/">The 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII</a> from the <a href="/ussmissouri/">Battleship Missouri</a> on Sept 2. #Neverforget the #veterans of the #greatestgeneration. #wwii2020 #VJDay #ussmissouri #livestream
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75 Years ago, this Instrument of Surrender was signed on the decks of the Battleship Missouri. We invite you to join the The 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII livestream on Facebook Sept 2 as we commemorate this event that changed our world. #wwii2020 #VJDay #ussmissouri #mightymo #wwii

75 Years ago, this Instrument of Surrender was signed on the decks of the <a href="/USSMissouri/">Battleship Missouri</a>. We invite you to join the <a href="/75thwwii/">The 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII</a> livestream on Facebook Sept 2 as we commemorate this event that changed our world. #wwii2020 #VJDay #ussmissouri #mightymo #wwii
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The annual Lego Shipbuilding Contest is virtual this year LA Maritime Museum ! Entries accepted between now and April 1. Details at lamaritimemuseum.org/legos

The annual Lego Shipbuilding Contest is virtual this year <a href="/LAMaritime/">LA Maritime Museum</a> !  Entries accepted between now and April 1. Details at lamaritimemuseum.org/legos