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Pictures  New York World
1916-THE YEAR'S MEMORABLE ACHIEVEMENTS RECORDED IN INTERESTING PHOTOGRAPHS-1916

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In 1916, the Arizona, the largest American ship of war, a 32,000-ton battleship,was put in commission. The view shows her in the North River.
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In 1916 Ruth Law flew 590 miles, breaking the American non-stop record.

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In 1916 the first Aeroplane Express delivered New York Worlds in Washington in 3 hours 4 minutes.

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In 1916 the first American-built Commercial Motor Ship was launched by the Vacuum Oil Co.

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In 1916 the Statue of Liberty was permanently lighted, The World raising the funds.

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In 1916 the Hell Gate Connecting Bridge, the largest steel arch structure in the world, was practically completed.