WW2 US Navy 1945 Battleship USS Dakota at Sea Sunrise 9.5x7 Rare Original Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer.Type & Size: A 9.5x7" original photograph.Condition: Fair vintage condition. May have wrinkles, missing corners, or other damage from age. Please see photos for details. The back side may have cardboard backing remnants, glue remnants from being previously part of an album, or other markings.This photograph captures a US Navy battleship at sea during early sunrise, showcasing its 16-inch guns and 40 MM anti-aircraft batteries. The photo presents the ship in a column formation, moving towards the horizon, with other battleships visible in the distance.The USS Dakota, a significant naval vessel during its time, was involved in numerous operations and played a key role in naval warfare. The experience of seeing such ships silhouetted against the rising sun evokes a powerful sense of history and strength.Visible text includes the caption: "The 16-inch guns of her main battery and 40 MM anti-aircraft batteries silhouetted in the weak rays of early sunrise, the Navy battleship USS Dakota is photographed in column formation as it prepares to join other Navy battleships in bombarding enemy positions."- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

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Location: Carlsbad, California

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