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    A black-and-white archival photograph, likely from the 1940s or 1950s, showing a severely damaged automobile being examined at what appears to be a nighttime accident scene or salvage yard. A uniformed official, possibly a police officer or investigator, is inspecting the wreckage of a car whose front end has been completely destroyed, with the hood crumpled and engine components exposed. The image appears to be a crash investigation or accident documentation photograph.

    CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    02.13.2012

    Courtesy Photo

    318th Theater Public Affairs Support Element

    The interior of the car is original to the 1938 model. Gen. George S. Patton, commander of the 15th Army, was riding in this series 1938 Cadillac when he was fatally injured in a traffic accident in Germany, Dec. 9, 1945. (U.S. Army file photo)

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    Date Taken: 02.13.2012
    Date Posted: 02.21.2012 19:06
    Photo ID: 529045
    VIRIN: 120213-A-8214C-065
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 1.11 MB
    Location: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, US

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