He’s a toughie!
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View of the ship’s mascot, a bulldog, aboard the USS New York (BB-34) in 1932.Naval History & Heritage Command
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By Tom Ricks
Posted on Sep 14, 2018 11:00 AM EDT
He’s a toughie!
View of the ship’s mascot, a bulldog, aboard the USS New York (BB-34) in 1932.Naval History & Heritage Command