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CLEAN SWEEP
WHEN A NAVAL SHIP IS COMING INTO PORT AFTER A MISSION, A BROOM IS
TIED TO THE MAST OF THE SHIP TO SIGNIFY THAT THEY HAD A CLEAN SWEEP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Keyword(s): NAVY BROOM
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Work Commerce Business |
Date learned: 01-00-1968