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A Salute from U.S. Naval Training Station, San Diego

Date
c. 1940s
State
California
City
San Diego
Format
Postcard

A naval emblem and slanted lettering frame views of buildings. The salute wording makes the training station the focus of this San Diego postcard.

The Naval Training Station in San Diego was commissioned in June 1923. It prepared Navy recruits for service and expanded during World War II. This souvenir makes the station itself the subject, with views of its buildings inside the lettering.

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