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The late president's 5-foot megaphone, used to call boats, is held by Mrs
The late president's 5-foot megaphone, used to call boats, is held by Mrs

The late president's 5-foot megaphone, used to call boats, is held by Mrs

Date8/20/1964
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Original Toronto Star caption: The late president's 5-foot megaphone; used to call boats; is held by Mrs. Linnea Calder. Her mother was Roosevelt's housekeeper. Thousands attended dedication ceremony. Star photos by Norman James.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0105332F
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