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Navy Christmas on ships shifts to shore leave and pranks
The Navy adopts a policy of reduced Sunday work and more holiday time on ships, allowing bluejackets in port to enjoy Christmas ashore or aboard. Pranks, minstrel shows, games, and feasts mark the day, with tales of turkeys bought in Shanghai and crews sharing festive customs aboard floating fleets.
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Secretary of the Navy
Uncle Sam
Navy
Shanghai
China
Ainder
New York Harbor
U. S. Navy
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