Valley Forge (CV 45) - Naval Cruise Book

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Leaving the docks the liberty party scattered by various means to all parts of the city. Those inter- ested in historical things found Cook's Monument and other re- minders of the discovery and settlement of the Australian Con- tinent. Everyone enjoyed the beau- tiful floral displays at Hyde Park in the center of the City. After this first visit in the Park, small groups of American bluejackets could be seen there at any time during liberty hours.

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