The Long Blue Line: Keeper Etheridge and the Gold Medal lifesavers of Pea Island

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The Long Blue Line: Keeper Etheridge and the Gold Medal lifesavers of Pea Island

Rare photo showing the heroic Pea Island Lifesaving Station crew commanded by famed African American keeper Richard Etheridge. (Coast Guard Collection)

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Photo by: USCG | VIRIN: 230105-G-CG123-1001.JPG

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