The Long Blue Line: Ohio River, 1937—Coast Guard’s largest flood response 85 years ago!

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The Long Blue Line: Ohio River, 1937—Coast Guard’s largest flood response 85 years ago!

Coast Guardsmen set up floating command post tied to a lamppost and dispatch personnel by dinghy to the flooded town. (U.S. Coast Guard)

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Photo by: USCG | VIRIN: 220722-G-CG123-1001.JPG

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