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National Shrine to Sea Heroes for Potomac Memorial
A new national monument to honor Americans who died at sea will rise near the Potomac in Washington. The Levy and Marine Memorial Association plans a $900,000 shrine to sailors and merchant mariners, funded by public subscription, with Admiral Fiske leading the committee.
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Wasningaton
Srea
America
Potomac
Virginia Hills
Arlington National Cemetery
Virginia Capes
Taw
Bradley A. Piske
Fisker
Levy and Marine Memorial Association
Fiske
Water T. Firth
William Fellowes Morgan, Jr
Anta M. Graham
Robert Thorn
Edward A. Simmons
C. Shepherd
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New York City
Wilbur
Navy Department
Theodore Roosevelt
Leigh J. Palmer
Emergency Fleet Corporation
John A. Lajeune
Marine Corps
Wolum A. Lamson
Shipping “Board
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Everle and Cooms
Wilson. Jones
Plan
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de Steigner
Welles
Navy
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Merchant Marine
Womens Con Ne
Edo Denby
Secretary of the Navy
Nicolas Longworth
Represen House