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Remember the Maine
Deck officer the night the USS Maine went down, Lt. John F. Blandin was struck on the head by debris but was able to testify before the official inquiry in Key West. Five months later he died. His family today preserves a hat, belt buckle, and letters-mementos of a career cut short.
Photo ID: 1998_02_REME23
Author: IRA BLOCK
©2005 IRA BLOCK