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D95926-1
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- 1956-01-09 (Creation)
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All Aboard! Washington's Sea Cadets wave goodbye as they climb aboard a San Francisco cable car on January 9, 1956. A large banner on the side of the car helps to raise awareness of the March of Dimes' continuing battle against the ravages of polio. Despite the recent Salk vaccine, polio was still a threat to Americans. The Flying Squad composed of the Sea Cadets of Washington would do their part to help the March of Dimes. From left to right are: Lt. Lawrence Williams, Harlan Sharon, squadron captain, Lt. Cmdr. John Bolden, Fred Harper, Jim Gasteli, Cliff Chapman, and Kent Knudson. The Sea Cadets, a two-year organization, provided practical training of young men ages 14-18 in navigation and seamanship. They hoped to interest teenagers in sea-going careers either with the U.S. Navy or Merchant Marines. Photograph ordered by the March of Dimes. (TNT 1-12-56, A-4)
March of Dimes (Tacoma); Washington Sea Cadets; Cable railroads; Signs (Notices);