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Will Rogers Recalls Santa Monica Harbor Annexation Tale
Will Rogers riffs on Los Angeles harbor building and San Pedro annexation in 1934 style humor. He recalls sailing from Los Angeles and Santa Monica, mocking harbor schemes, Gov ernment rock quarries, and a plan to move harbor access to Santa Monica.
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