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Battle of the Coral Sea (public domain photograph from [1], Photo 80-G-7413, 8 May 1942)

An explosion is shown occurring aboard the USS Lexington. Pictured left is USS Hammann in the process of rescuing survivors from Lexington. The photograph was taken from USS Minneapolis, part of which is pictured at right.

Public domain This image is a work of a sailor or employee of the U.S. Navy, taken or made during the course of the person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.

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