Diane Rush

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The 94-year-old ocean liner is a Long Beach icon. To commemorate her public reopening, here’s a look back at the Queen’s glamorous history.

The Queen Mary rules once more after public reopening

The 94-year-old ocean liner is a Long Beach icon. To commemorate her public reopening, here’s a look back at the Queen’s glamorous history.

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