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USS Idaho, American battleship
USS Idaho (BB42), American New Mexico class battleship. Date: 1919
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1. Title: "USS Idaho (BB42) - A Pride of the American Navy in 1919". This evocative photograph captures the majestic USS Idaho (BB42), an American New Mexico class battleship, in the late stages of its construction at the New York Navy Yard in 1919. Commissioned on March 15, 1919, the USS Idaho was the fifth battleship to bear the name of the 43rd state. The New Mexico class battleships, also known as the "Standard Type," were designed to be the backbone of the U.S. Navy's battle line. With a length of 628 feet and a beam of 97.5 feet, the USS Idaho displaced 27,500 tons fully loaded. Armed with a main battery of twelve 14-inch guns, the battleship was a formidable force on the high seas. The USS Idaho's construction began during World War I, but she did not see combat in that conflict. Instead, she played a crucial role in the post-war era, participating in various fleet exercises and cruises around the Atlantic and Mediterranean. In the 1920s and 1930s, the battleship underwent several modernization programs, including the installation of new guns and radar systems. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of the USS Idaho and the U.S. Navy during a pivotal moment in American maritime history. The battleship's powerful presence serves as a reminder of the United States' commitment to maintaining a strong naval force, both during times of war and peace. The USS Idaho was decommissioned in 1947 and sold for scrap in 1973. Today, her legacy lives on as an important chapter in the annals of American naval history.
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