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The Navy enjoyed several victories during the Spanish American War. The photos below are of U.S. sailors in 1898. A particularly amusing set are those of sailors watching a successful attack on a Spanish ship. Both blue and white enlisted men's uniforms have changed little since then. The major change is the retirement of the "Donald Duck" hat in 1963.
Photos are courtesy of the Library of Congress
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A light deck gun |
Navy men poses after battle |
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Sailors in "whites" |
Sailors watch as enemy ship is shelled. |
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Sailors playing cards in "blues." |
Elated officers watching devastating attack on Spanish ship |
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Heavy deck gun |
Sailor with early machine gun on deck mount |
